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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.

Hawaii Tourism Authority Funds Five Maui Projects

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has selected five Maui community-based projects to receive funding in 2013 through its Natural Resources Program and Kūkulu Ola – Living Hawaiian Culture Programs.

Hawaiian Airlines Launches Non-Stop Service to China

Hawaiian Airlines today announced it plans to launch non-stop service between Honolulu and Beijing, China in April 2014, pending approvals by US and Chinese regulatory agencies.

Maui Visitor Expenditures, Arrivals Up in February

Total expenditures by visitors who came to Maui in February 2013 rose 9.4% (or $29.2 million) from February 2012, to $339.6 million.

HTA Brings Youth Hospitality Workforce Program to Maui

On April 3rd in Maui, ClimbHI, a local non-profit organization, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will put on the 2nd Hospitality Workforce Development “LEI” program for more than 120 of Maui’s high school students.

Hawaii Launches $500K Marketing Blitz in New York, Chicago

The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau has launched a month-long marketing campaign in two of its largest East Coast markets – New York and Chicago.

Kahului Airport Tops in Traffic Growth

Following a record-breaking year for Hawaii’s visitor industry, Honolulu, Kahului and Lihu’e airports have won US ANNIE Awards for success in establishing new routes and increasing air seats.

Whale Day Among Events Funded by Tourism Grants

This year, the HTA is funding 23 events for the island, including World Whale Day, Kā‘ānapali Fresh, Lahaina Plantation Days, and 3rd Maui Open Studios.

Maui Visitor Spending Increased 18.8% in 2012

Total visitor expenditures for Maui in 2012 increased 18.8% to $3.6 billion, according to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaiian Tourism Authority.