Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority

The Conversation talked to Jimmy Tokioka, who is the director of the state Department of Business and Economic Development and Tourism, about the next steps to reorganize the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. He shared that efforts are underway not only to select a new board but also a new Chief Executive Officer.

DBEDT director James Tokioka discusses next steps for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority; "Chief of War" co-creator Thomas Paʻa Sibbett shares why he wants to bring the story of the unification of the Hawaiian islands to an international audience

Former Gov. of Hawaiʻi Ben Cayetano and Waikiki Improvement Association president Rick Egged spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the creation of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority as a separate entity in 1998, and the work accomplished over its 27-year history.

University of Hawaiʻi's Institute for Astronomy Director Doug Simons discusses the proposed federal funding cuts to science; Former Gov. Ben Cayetano reflects on the origin of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority as the agency faces restructuring

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is facing criticism over payment violations and allegations that HTA Executive Isaac Choy created a hostile work environment. Governor Josh Green has called for the resignation of the board members by today, but Board Chair Todd Apo says not all members may comply.

What's next for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority?; Maui County conservationists work to restore the island's sand dunes with native plants

Gov. Josh Green spoke with The Conversation's Catherine Cruz on his published opinion piece over changes for Medicaid requirements. He also discussed changes to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's board.

Gov. Josh Green discusses the Hawaiʻi Tourism Agency's restructuring, proposed Medicaid cuts; HART officials share progress on the Skyline, which is expected to open its second segment in October

State lawmakers on Monday grilled HTA for its lack of progress to improve the state's tourism industry, its handling of tourism-related contracts and internal operations. This comes after Gov. Josh Green reportedly plans on asking all the members of the board to resign.

Keith Regan, the state comptroller at the Department of Accounting and General Services, has been tasked with taking over the project of fixing a leaky roof at the large events venue.