Honolulu, Hawaii - United States

Honolulu World Trade Showcase Center -- A proposed joint venture with the city and county of Honolulu.

In addition to serving as the business and trading hub of the Hawaiian Islands, Honolulu is the transportation crossroads of the Pacific, connecting East with West. Its location in the mid-Pacific makes it a major stopover for trans-Pacific sea and air shipments. Honolulu Harbor has a highly successful Foreign Trade Zone and 10 major shipping companies serving the port. The harbor includes terminals for commercial fishing, cruise ships, and ferries. Other important elements of Honolulu's economic base include tourism, military defense, research and development, and manufacturing. With millions of visitors coming each year to enjoy Honolulu's climate and beaches, tourism contributes $10 billion annually to the local economy. The city and county of Honolulu also contain many commercial, industrial and retail properties.