#Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau
Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau appoints Loomis as VP, Island integration & operations
The Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau announces the appointment of Elizabeth “Liz” Loomis as vice president of island integration and operations, effective 4 May 2026. The new position is designed to deepen collaboration across HVCB’s offices on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawai‘i Island, strengthening the integration of island perspectives into the statewide strategy.
Hawai’i launches campaign to rebuild visitor confidence following Kona Low storms
March visitor statistics released Thursday by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism showed statewide visitor arrivals declined 1.7% in March 2026 compared to March 2025, while visitor spending declined 1.6% to $1.96 billion.
New leadership positions aim to help move Hawaiʻi tourism into regenerative model
Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau appoint leaders for a new enterprise that focuses on treating Hawaiʻi as a living system to be stewarded rather than a product to be sold.
“Hawaiʻi Stays With You” campaign invites travelers to experience transformation beyond vacation
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority today unveiled “Hawaiʻi Stays With You,” a brand campaign that positions Hawaiʻi not simply as an aspirational destination, but as a way of life that can fundamentally change how travelers see and experience the world.
HVCB appoints Lori Joy Watanabe as Director of Strategy Implementation
The Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau has appointed Lori Joy Watanabe as director of strategy implementation, effective Oct. 1, 2025. In this newly established role, Watanabe will lead the execution of strategic initiatives that advance HVCB’s mission as a futures-based destination management organization, balancing visitor industry growth with community well-being, cultural integrity, and environmental stewardship.
HVCB expands Kamaʻāina Special Offers Program with 200 deals statewide
The Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) has reached a milestone in its Kamaʻāina Special Offers Program, now featuring 200 discounts for Hawai‘i residents — the program’s largest collection to date.
