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Hawaii tourism chief resigns amid audit turmoil and contract shakeup
A state audit says the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau ran amok with public funds, awarding lavish severance and questionable deals while executives faced conflicts of interest. Interim head Les Enderton defends the agency as foreign marketers take over Asia and Europe, leaving Hawaii’s image and contracts in flux. Governor Lingle questions sustaining a consistent Hawaii brand through the split contracts.
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