#Destination Management Action Plans

Budget bill allocates much less to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority than requested

De Fries said the the limited budget is cause for “extreme concern.” He said that in addition to programs that the HTA supports in communities markets around the world, its funds are also used to support cultural events, festivals, and sporting events.

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority issues RFP for visitor education, marketing for Japan market 

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for strategic visitor education and destination brand marketing and management services for the Japan market.