BUSINESS BRIEFS
Fuel-efficient cars fitting in
Advertiser Staff
Hawai'i's cities have the highest percentage of fuel efficient vehicles in the nation, according to a study released yesterday.
Motorists in Kapa'a on the island of Kaua'i were more likely to drive fuel-efficient cars than anywhere else in the United States, according to MapInfo Corp.
The Kahului-Wailuku area on Maui was No. 2, followed by Hilo and Honolulu. MapInfo said with the nation's highest gas prices, it's no surprise the top four cities were in Hawai'i.
KAUA'I WORLD'S SECOND-BEST ISLAND
Kaua'i has been ranked as the No. 1 island in Hawai'i by readers of Travel + Leisure in the category of World's Best Islands.
Readers judged the islands based on natural attractions; activities/sights; restaurants/ food; people; and value.
Kaua'i ranked second overall in the listing of World's Best Islands, trailing only Bali. Maui was No. 3, the Big Island No. 7.
HOKELE SUITES WILL SEE THREE STARS
Castle Resort & Hotels will take over management of the Hokele Suites Waikiki in October, the company announced yesterday.
Castle Resorts also said the 114-unit Hokele Suites Waikiki will undergo a $4.5 million phased renovation that will reposition it from a two-star budget property to a three-star boutique hotel. The renovation of the hotel, owned by Iwasaki Waikiki Inc., begins this summer and will continue through 2007.
