About HTA（关于HTA）

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Established in 1998, the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)(夏威夷旅游专家) is the lead state agency for tourism. Among its responsibilities（责任）, the HTA’s is charged with: (1) Setting tourism policy and direction with the goal of contributing to the ongoing, sustainable growth（持续稳定的发展） of Hawaii’s economy (2) Developing and implementing（执行） the State’s tourism marketing plan and efforts (3) Managing programs and activities to sustain a healthy visitor industry (4) Developing and implementing the Hawaii Tourism Strategic Plan（战略计划） (5) Coordinating （协调）tourism-related research, planning, promotional（促销的） and outreach activities with the public and private sectors.
Plans
The HTA is responsible for the development, management and coordination of various plans to help ensure a sustainable tourism economy and achieve the state’s vision for tourism to:
Honor Hawaii’s people and heritage（遗产）;Value and perpetuate Hawaii’s natural resources;Engender mutual respect among all stakeholders（利益相关者）;Support a vital and sustainable economy; and,Provide a unique, memorable and enriching visitor experience.
Policies
The HTA adheres to（坚持） various policies to guide the work of the organization. Throughout the year and particularly during the legislative session（立法会）, HTA also remains active in public policy development through our engagement with state leaders, committee chairs（委员会主席） and administration personnel and advocacy（支持） for measures to strengthen and support the HTA, industry and state.
Board of Directors and Committees
The HTA is headed by a policy-making board of directors, which consists of 2 public, voting members representing each of Hawaii’s four (4) counties.
Operations and Staff
The HTA is administratively attached to the State Department of Business, Economic Development& Tourism also referred to as DBEDT. The HTA’s President and chief executive officer reports directly to the HTA Board of Directors and is responsible for assisting the Board in its responsibility to execute the mandate（授权） of Chapter 201B of the Hawaii Revised Statues.
HTA Events
The HTA puts on various events throughout the year to engage with tourism stakeholders and collaborate on various issues to benefit Hawaii’s tourism economy.
RFPs
For more information about RFPs, please contact the respective county offices or HTA staff for the specific program you’re interested in. To access one of the currently listed RFPs, click on the appropriate link and you’ll be able to download all documents in PDF format. Be patient, this may take a little time.provided by translatorli.blogspot.com

The Hawai‘i Fire Department（消防部门）

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The Hawai‘i Fire Department（消防部门） announces the starting of our Fire Explorer Program. Orientation（目标） will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fire Department Training Room located above Central Fire Station in Hilo. All 9th – 12th graders are invited to come with a parent or guardian（监护人） to this 1 hour meeting to learn how to become an explorer. Individual candidates are encouraged to attend, as information such as requirements, program objectives and outlines（要点） will be discussed.

The Explorer Program is for both girls and boys and falls under the Boy Scouts（侦查员） of America Learning for Life program. Explorer Programs are sponsored（赞助） by agencies in the community.

The purpose of the Hawai‘i Fire Department Explorer Program is to provide experiences to participants（参加者）, preparing them to become responsible, caring adults. Participants will have an opportunity to share in experiences that may help to develop themselves and a relationship to the community. In the process, participants will learn about Firefighting（消防栓） and Emergency Medical Services that the Hawai‘i Fire Department provides（供应） for the community.

The Explorer Program has five areas of emphasis that work together to develop the participant as a whole:
• Career Opportunities
• Service Learning
• Leadership Experience
• Life Skills
• Character Education （品质教育）provided by translatorli.blogspot.com

Hawaii’s climates(夏威夷的气候)

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The Hawaiian Islands exist because of a hot spot beneath the earth’s slow-moving Pacific Plate, which has been spewing lava（喷涌的熔岩） and creating islands for 70 million years. Today, the state of Hawaii contains eight main islands, only six of which are populated.

Measure for measure（以牙还牙）, the Hawaiian islands are as diverse as it gets. Their flora and fauna（动植物群） are a textbook case of Darwinian evolution（达尔文进化论）. Time and time again, single migratory（迁徙的） species blossomed into dozens of variations, as isolated individuals adapted to arid coastal deserts（干燥的沿海沙漠）, rain forests and snow-capped subarctic mountaintops. As a result, the majority of Hawaiian plants and animals are endemic（特有的）, and nearly as often, endangered（濒危的）.

All the islands have similar climates: southwestern coasts are sunny, dry and lined with sandy beaches, while the northeastern sides have lush rain forests, cascading waterfalls and pounding surf. Hawaii enjoys warm weather year-round, with coastal temperatures averaging a high of 83°F (28°C) and a low of 68°F (20°C). Summer and fall are the driest seasons, winter the wettest.provided by translatorli.blogspot.com

Mandarin Oriental（文华东方简介）

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Over 10,000 rooms. 27 countries. And numerous awards. Find out everything you need to know about one of the world's most prestigious（久负盛名） hotel groups.

Award-winning? Yes. Luxurious? Absolutely. Committed to exceptional service? Always.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international hotel investment and management group with deluxe and first class hotels, resorts and residences in sought-after（广受欢迎的） destinations around the world. The Group now operates, or has under development, 42 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 27 countries, with 18 hotels in Asia, 12 in The Americas and 12 in Europe and the Middle East. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development（筹办中的）, 13 Residences（住宅、公寓） at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties. The Group has equity interests in a number of its properties and net assets worth approximately USD 2.7 billion as at 31st December 2011.

The portfolio includes our original flagship（旗舰） properties, the acclaimed Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Our other deluxe hotels are located in prime destinations worldwide, from London and New York, to San Francisco and Singapore.

Our aim is to be recognized widely as the best global luxury hotel group, providing 21st century luxury with oriental charm in each of its hotels. This will be achieved by investing in the Group’s exceptional facilities and its people, while maximizing profitability and long-term shareholder value. The strategy of the Group is to open the hotels currently under development, while continuing to seek further selective（精选的） opportunities for expansion around the world.

The Group regularly receives international recognition and awards for quality management and legendary service hospitality.provided by translatorli.blogspot.com

Crystals at CityCenter（水晶休闲购物中心-拉斯维加斯）

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INTRODUCE YOUR SENSE OF STYLE TO YOUR SENSE OF WONDER
Crystals is a magnificent gathering place that welcomes guests on a journey through couture（设计师服装店）, cuisine and entertainment as they enjoy the interactive atmosphere set within an abstract（抽象派） 21st century park. The unprecedented collection of renowned retailers, including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co, Roberto Cavalli（罗伯特·卡沃利）and TOM FORD（汤姆·福特）, paired with one-of-kind galleries from artists such as Dale Chihuly and signature restaurants from Wolfgang Puck and celebrity restaurateur（名人餐馆老板） Eva Longoria redefine the traditional shopping experience.provided by translatorli.blogspot.com

National Park Service（美国国家公园管理局简介）

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Since 1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service with the care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, we are proud to safeguard these nearly 400 places and to share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year. But our work doesn't stop there.

We are proud that tribes（部族）, local governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individual citizens ask for our help in revitalizing their communities, preserving local history, celebrating local heritage（传统）, and creating close to home opportunities for kids and families to get outside, be active, and have fun.

Taking care of the national parks and helping Americans take care of their communities is a job we love, and we need - and welcome - your help and support.

What We Do
National Park Service by the Numbers*
$48,000,000,000 incentivized（物质激励） in private historic preservation investment
11,700,000,000 visitors
$5,409,252,508 in preservation and outdoor recreation grants（津贴） awarded
$2,750,000,000 annual budget
121,603,193 objects in museum collections（藏品）
97,417,260 volunteer hours
84,000,000 acres of land
4,502,644 acres of oceans, lakes, reservoirs
……
Our Employees
More than 20,000 strong, the uncommon men and women of the National Park Service share a common trait: a passion for caring for the nation's special places and sharing their stories.

How We Are Organized
The National Park Service is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior（美国内政部） and is led by a Director nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

The Director（局长） is supported by senior executives（高级主管） who manage national programs, policy, and budget in the Washington, DC, headquarters and seven regional directors responsible for national park management and program implementation. Collectively, these executives make up our National Leadership Council.provided by translatorli.blogspot.com

A Visit to Germaine's Luau(参加杰曼的夏威夷宴会)

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No trip to Hawaii would be complete without a Mai Tai, a hula
lesson, a plate full of delicious Kalua pork（烤猪排） and a magnificent sunset on the beach.

Thanks to Germaine’s Luau（杰曼的夏威夷宴会）, an Oahu attraction that has delighted visitors for more than three
decades, you can enjoy all of these experiences in a single, unforgettable
evening.

This venerable（令人尊重的） luau takes place in Kapolei near Barber’s Point on the southwestern tip of Oahu, about
27 miles from Waikiki. If you’re driving, you’ll want to leave your hotel early to beat rush-hour traffic, or even
spend the day on the North Shore before heading for Kapolei. Germaine’s gates open at 5:15 p.m., so you can claim
the best seats in an outdoor theatre area filled with long picnic tables and
low luau tables surrounded by tatami mats（榻榻米席垫）—perfect for kids!

If you’d rather not drive—or if you’re looking for the full
Germaine’s experience—ask about the free shuttle（飞机） when you make your luau reservations（预订）. Germaine’s provides door-to-door service to and from Waikiki
hotels. Traffic and the buses’ meandering routes（蜿蜒曲折的路线） can expand the ride to Kapolei into a two-hour odyssey（探险） (the nighttime ride back is much shorter).
But it’s a comfy（舒适的） trip, and you’ll be surrounded by like-minded luau-goers and
amused by the patter of the tour guide（导游的顺口溜）.

Upon arrival, a Germaine’s shutterbug（摄影爱好者） will photograph your group against a lovely natural backdrop of
dusky sky（以昏暗的天空，海滩和大海为自然背景）, beach and sea. (Photos may be purchased for $20 at the end of the
evening.) Belly up to the outdoor bar and redeem（买） one of your three complimentary adult beverage tickets for a
Mai-Tai, rum punch, Blue Hawaii, or domestic beer; unlimited soft drinks,
coffee and tea are also available.

As the sun begins to set, an emcee（主持人） introduces the “Royal Court” while a five-piece band plays island standards. Dancers clad in
regal crimson(华丽的深红色) and yellow
take the stage in a ceremony（典礼） that provides a brief introduction to ancient Hawaiian protocol（礼仪）. Several good-humored volunteers from the
audience are invited to show off their best hula moves in a riotous “contest.”（欢腾的竞赛） Then, it’s time for the feast!

Germaine’s claims to be one of the few
commercial luaus in Hawaii that cooks a pig each day in its traditional imu pit（浅灶坑）, located just behind its outdoor bar. At
about 6:15 each evening, as the crowd watches hungrily, two men clad in bright
lava-lavas are charged with opening and unwrapping the imu and retrieving the
Kalua pork. Tender, smoky, and succulent（味美）, the shredded pork is simply delectable.

The buffet tables are laden with standard
luau fare like lomi-lomi salmon（鲑鱼）, chicken long rice, fried mahi, and poi（山芋）. Don’t be afraid of the poi! Try it as a
condiment with the salmon or Kalua pork. Fried chicken, teriyaki（红烧的） beef, steamed rice, dinner rolls, and a
quartet of salads (green, macaroni（意大利通心粉）, coleslaw（卷心菜沙拉）, and three-bean) are also available, and the dessert tables feature
treats like fresh pineapple（凤梨）, haupia (coconut pudding), and chocolate cake.

At about 7, the stage show recommences（重新开始）. Dancers representing（代表） Hawaii, New Zealand, Samoa（萨摩亚群岛） and Tahiti（塔希提） provide spectacular and colorful
entertainment, often accompanied by ipu and uli uli (gourd drums and rattles).
Highlights include a dramatic Samoan fire-knife dance, a sensual Tahitian
couples’ hula, and a Maori dance with glowing “poi balls,” as well as several
opportunities for audience participation (and a door prize drawing, too!)provided by translatorli.blogspot.com