Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority

The Senate Committee on Energy, Economic Development and Tourism voted 4-1 to not recommend Chris Sadayasu, who has been acting director since appointment, for the position.

House Bill 1375 is one of two bills in this legislative session that would change or disband the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The measure was heard Thursday in front of a joint house committee meeting.

Hawaiʻi Nurses' Association reverses position on reciprocal state license; 442nd regiment's 80th anniversary; Big Island student project improves roadway safety for drivers and animals; the origins of the musical trio ʻUheʻuhene

Hawaiʻi Nurses' Association reverses position on reciprocal state license; 442nd regiment's 80th anniversary; Big Island student project improves roadway safety for drivers and animals; the origins of the musical trio ʻUheʻuhene

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's board of directors will move ahead to split a lucrative marketing contract overseeing the domestic market — and the management of local resources. HPR’s Casey Harlow has more.

While lawmakers had Mike McCartney on the hot seat last week, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority was grilled about its part in the debacle on Tuesday. The Conversation talked to state Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz, who along with other senators, was taken aback when the HTA president suggested that the agency once again be “exempted” from state procurement law.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has an optimistic view for visitors in 2023. But the focus has moved beyond visitor numbers and is moving to sustainability and resource management. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority held its annual conference this week in Honolulu, but it’s a controversial time for the group. Its board met to reassess how it should market the islands after the cancellation of a major contract by a former state director. HPR’s Casey Harlow has more.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is back at square one in finding a firm to handle the state's branding and marketing for the U.S.

State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Director Mike McCartney leaves office next week. But he wants to cancel a lucrative marketing contract for Hawaiʻi's tourism sector before he heads out — and start the process all over again, for the third time in a year. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.