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Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority invites applicants for its next round of community programs
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has issued its next round of requests for proposals for its community partnership programs.
Hawai‘i Tourism partners with JTB to attract high-value business events from Japan
A new deal between the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Meet Hawai‘i and JTB seeks to recover the pipeline of Japan business meetings in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority seeks community partners for natural resource, cultural events
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is seeking community partnerships to support natural resources, culture, community festivals, and signature events statewide through June 2025. An information session for interested Maui applicants will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Kāko‘o Maui Resource Center, Maui Mall.
Meet Hawai‘i unveils enhanced website for meeting planners and business groups
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s Meet Hawai‘i has launched a refreshed website experience to support its efforts in attracting meetings, conventions, and business groups to the Hawaiian Islands.
Mālama Hawai‘i Dashboard connects visitors with volunteer opportunities and nonprofits
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) has partnered with Kanu Hawai‘i to make it easier for visitors to search and sign up for enriching volunteer opportunities throughout the state.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority launches Mākaukau Maui Campaign to foster economic recovery on Maui
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has launched “Mākaukau Maui,” a campaign that aims to revitalize Maui’s economy in the aftermath of last year’s devastating wildfires. Apart from the fire-affected areas of Lahaina Town, the campaign signals that Maui is ready to welcome visitors back to the island.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority returns to Europe to promote islands to UK, Germany, Switzerland
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has reentered Europe.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board approves plan to support Maui’s recovery in 2024
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Board of Directors has approved an immediate six-month action plan for 2024 to help address major challenges confronting residents, small businesses, visitor industry providers, Maui’s economy, and families seeking housing following the August wildfires.
HVCB President and CEO John Monahan stepping down; Tom Mullen to serve as interim leader
The Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau announced that its longtime president and CEO John Monahan will step down effective Dec. 31, 2023, after serving as the organization’s top leader since 2003. Tom Mullen, HVCB’s senior vice president and chief operating officer, will serve as interim president and CEO effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Mufi Hannemann elected new board chair of Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority
Mufi Hannemann, a longtime business and political leader, was elected chair of the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and replaces Blaine Miyasato.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority heard this message at Maui public meeting: Prioritize locals over visitors
The draft plan called “Tourism Support for Maui’s Recovery” was developed for the purpose of how best to respond to the Tourism Emergency Declaration issued on Aug. 19 by Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green due to the Aug. 8 fires.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority begins marketing again to Europe market
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is renewing its efforts to attract tourists from Europe with the awarding of a two-year contract for visitor education and marketing services for this market to Emotive Travel Marketing.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority board approves $2.6M for Maui Marketing Recovery Plan
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board of Directors took decisive action at its monthly board meeting Thursday to approve $2.6 million in funding to launch the Maui Marketing Recovery Plan. The plan is centered around a new Mālama Maui campaign and prioritizes rebuilding travel demand from the United States market to Maui in the wake of the devastating Lahaina wildfires.
Nāhoʻopiʻi returns to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority as chief administrative officer
In his new role, Nāhoʻopiʻi is responsible for the administrative, fiscal, procurement, and human resources operations of HTA, as well as the management of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. Nāhoʻopiʻi succeeds Keith Regan who departed HTA in August 2022.