Author: George Costa RS
George received his real estate license in 2006. As a 33-year veteran of the Visitor Industry, George has managed several Hawaii resorts including the Kiahuna Plantation, Pono Kai, Royal Kahana, Embassy Ka’anapali, The Point at Poipu and Hilton Kauai Beach Resort. George left the Visitor Industry in 2009 when he was appointed by Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. as the Director for the Office of Economic Development. With Tourism, Agriculture, Energy, Sustainability, Film and Workforce Development and Small Business responsibilities, George is very engaged with business and community leaders and organizations throughout Kaua‘i. With a sincere interest to help our island community, George is associated with Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau, Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce, Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau, Kaua‘i High School Academy of Hotel & Tourism, and the Kaua‘i Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce.