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Hawai‘i Tourism Authority partners with Japan tour operators to promote responsible tourism
Japan tour operators HIS, JALPAK and JTB Hawaiʻi each received Qurator recognition, an official mark of excellence for Hawai‘i-based and -operating companies that remain committed to responsible tourism.
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association executive director honored with multiple accolades
Lisa Paulson, executive director of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association, has been honored with top industry recognitions, including Hospitality Executive of the Year by Pacific Edge magazine.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Resumes Kūkulu Ola and Aloha ʻĀina Programs
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is resuming its Kūkulu Ola and Aloha ʻĀina programs with two Request for Proposals to fund qualified nonprofit organizations and projects that perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and preserve natural resources in 2022.
Alaska Airlines to Plant a Tree for Every Flight to Hawaiian Islands Until End of Year
Alaska Airlines pledged to plant nearly 900 trees as part of its commitment to supporting Hawai’i Tourism Authority’s “Mālama Hawai‘i” initiative. In partnership with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, Alaska Airlines will also plant one tree for every flight it will fly to the Hawaiian Islands until the end of the year.