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Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Welcomes New Board Members Roy Pfund and Chris West

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is pleased to announce the appointments of two new members – Roberts Hawaiʻi Inc. President and CEO Roy Pfund and ILWU Local 142 Pres…

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Work Wise Program Provides Jobs for Public High School Graduates and Students

HONOLULU – Fifty-three Maui and O‘ahu public high school graduates and students have received invaluable exposure to potential jobs and career pathways in Hawai‘i’s diverse visitor…

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Announces Cohorts To Develop Community Stewardship and Regenerative Experience Programs

Applications Open for HTA’s Community Tourism Collaboratives
 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) is pleased to announce the launch of its two newest Community Tourism…

Governor Green Signs Landmark Regenerative Tourism Bill Into Law

HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed into law a bill incorporating regenerative tourism frameworks into the Hawaiʻi State Planning Act in a ceremony at his office yesterday,…

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Launches Qurator

HTA’s official mark of quality will be the broadest certification of its kind for businesses and organizationsHONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is excited to announce…

Hawai‘i Continues to Exceed Visitors’ Expectations

Perceptions of Visitors from Europe Gathered for First Time Since 2020 HONOLULU – Hawai‘i continues to meet or exceed visitor expectations, according to the latest Visitor Satisfac…

Meet Hawai‘i Unveils Enhanced Website for Meeting Planners

Revamped site offers a modern design and comprehensive updated content for a more engaging and intuitive experienceHONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) announced Meet Haw…

He Lei Hoʻokipa Mural Unveiled at Hawaiʻi State Capitol

2,000-foot plumeria lei mural welcomes FestPAC delegations and participants HONOLULU – Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and representatives of the…

Honolulu Named Safest City to Visit in the World

HONOLULU – Representatives of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association, City and County of Honolulu, and an array of public safety professionals and…

Experts to Address Coexistence and Support for Endangered Species at Kaua‘i Visitor Industry Wildlife Summit on May 16

LĪHU‘E, KAUA‘I – In an effort to bring greater awareness to the community on how residents and visitors can more respectfully co-exist with Hawai‘i’s precious endangered species in…