#Maui DMAP
Input invited on the role of tourism in supporting Maui’s recovery
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will hold a community meeting to discuss proposed actions for tourism in support of Maui’s recovery. The meeting will be held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Morgado Hall on Monday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Maui summer update of destination management action plan now available
One highlight of the report: and East Maui Advisory Group was organized to provide input for the bureau’s East Maui Tourism Management Pilot Program.
Visitor education efforts ramp up at Kahului Airport ahead of summer travel season
New messaging and videos aimed at educating visitors about culture, safety, and other aspects of “traveling pono,” are now on display at airports across the state, including Kahului Airport on Maui.
Maui Mayor Makes Another Request to Ease Restrictions, Details are Forthcoming
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has submitted another request to Governor David Ige to ease restrictions in the County of Maui Public Health Emergency Rules. Details are forthcoming. If approved, the effective date for changes would be Nov. 5, 2021.
Maui Nui Destination Management Action Plan Community Meetings
Residents of Maui, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi are invited to join HTA and the Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau at the upcoming Maui Nui Destination Management Action Plan community meetings to share their views on tourism’s future direction for each island.
Senate Ways and Means Committee to Conduct Site Visits on Maui, Oct. 18-20
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means will be traveling to Maui on Oct. 18-20, 2021 to conduct site visits at various state and private facilities.
Program Established to Mitigate Visitor Impacts at Pololū Valley on Hawaiʻi Island
A rapid increase of visitors is being reported at the historic Pololū Valley in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island where community members and industry officials are exploring ways to mitigate impacts to natural and cultural resources.
HTA Publishes Community-Based Tourism Management Plan for Kaua‘i; Maui Plan Being Finalized
Developed by the residents of Kauaʻi, and in partnership with the County of Kauaʻi and Kauaʻi Visitors Bureau, the DMAP serves as a guide to rebuild, redefine and reset the direction of tourism on the Garden Island.
