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Hawai‘i Department of Health reinforces commitment to transgender rights

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has released the “Statement on Transgender Rights and Public Health” to address discrimination and health disparities.

Māhū Magic celebrates diversity at Native Hawaiian convention

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is hosting Māhū Magic, a professional drag show, during its Inaugural Western Regional Native Hawaiian Convention in Las Vegas.

Hawai‘i to Become 6th State to Ban “Gay Panic” as Affirmative Defense for Murder

Hawai‘i is slated to become the 6th state to ban “Gay and Transgender Panic” as an affirmative defense for murder charges, joining CA, CT, IL, NV and RI.

LGBT Travel Studies for Japan, Taiwan Markets Released

The HTA released results of research that provides insight on the profiles, preferences and opinions of LGBT travelers from Japan and Taiwan to Hawaii.

HTA Issues State’s First-Ever Studies on LGBT Travel

Nahoopii added that the studies show LGBT Generation X and Millennial travelers offer the greatest potential for growth, especially from Asia.

Starwood Hawai‘i Wins Gay Travel Award for Hotel Collection of the Year

Starwood Hawai‘i was recognized because the spirit of inclusiveness and aloha was evident across each and every one of its 11 Hawai‘i resorts