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Hawai‘i Tourism Authority names new board chair, vice chair
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Board of Directors has appointed Blaine Miyasato as the new chair and Mahina Paishon Duarte as the new vice chair.
HTA invests $260,000 in events on Maui, appoints new managers to support programs
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has invested over $11 million in various community projects and events, including the Maui Jim Invitational and Festivals of Aloha on Maui, while also welcoming new team members to manage signature events and community enrichment programs.
Hawaiʻi State Senate Adjourns Veto Override Session
The Hawaiʻi State Senate adjourned its veto override session that began on July 6. There are a total of six overrides and three floor amendments.
Nine Maui Hawaiian Cultural Programs Get HTA Funding
A total of nine Hawaiian cultural programs in Maui County were awarded funding through the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Maui’s Keith Regan Named HTA Chief Administrative Officer
Maui’s Keith Regan has been named chief administrative officer at the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Regan, who currently serves as the Managing Director under Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa, will begin his new job on Dec. 17, 2018.
Maui Visitor Arrivals Up +1.8% to 216,606 in October
Maui realized growth in both visitor spending (+1.8% to $377.3 million) and visitor arrivals (+1.8% to 216,606) in October of 2018.
Professional Development for Organizers of Festivals/Events on Maui
Participants successfully completing both phases will earn a certificate of completion, and be on their way to earning the recognition of being a Certified Festival & Event Executive.
Double-Digit Growth in Visitor Spending on Maui
Visitor spending on Maui in April 2017 was up 11.2% to $371.2 million. Visitor arrivals to Maui also rose 7% to 226,511.
