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HTA cuts would cost Hawaii millions, agency says
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 20—The embattled Hawai 'i Tourism Authority said state lawmakers could cost the state millions of dollars in federal funding, halt destination management efforts and put community programs ...
Hawaii’s Overtourism Problem May Get Worse Than Ever
Bloomberg via Yahoo News· 1 year ago(Bloomberg) -- In early 2021, Hawaii’s tourism board kicked off a trailblazing plan to inject authentic Native Hawaiian culture into every facet of its...
HTA emerges from legislative crosshairs in fight for funds
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 months agoMar. 31—It appears that all three carryover bills to upend HTA from last year have died, including House Bill 1375, Senate Bill 1522 and its companion House Bill 1376. The Hawaii Tourism Authority ...
Cruise ships under investigation after sailing illegally close to Hawaii's protected coast
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoHawaii state officials are investigating two cruise ships that sailed illegally close to Kauai’s...
Will Hawaii tourists have to pay a 'green fee' to go to the beach? There is growing local support.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHawaii state leaders nearly passed a law last year to better safeguard Hawaii’s imperiled natural...
Hawaii Tourism Authority chief John De Fries to step down Sept. 15
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 11 months agoJun. 16—Hawaii Tourism Authority President and CEO John De Fries does not intend to seek renewal of his contract—meaning that HTA now must begin searching for its 11th top leader since the agency ...
Maui fires update: Wildfires could be deadliest disaster in Hawaii history as race continues to find...
The Independent via Yahoo News· 10 months agoAs the death toll from the devastating wildfires on the island of Maui, Hawaii climbs to 67,...
HTA seeks additional funds for destination management
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 4 months agoFeb. 12—The Hawaii Tourism Authority is still fighting for its life in the state Legislature but has come out swinging with a request to increase its budget by $9 million, add 14 more staff ...
Should you travel to Hawaii right now? What to know
TODAY via Yahoo News· 9 months agoThe ongoing wildfires in Hawaii have prompted local officials to ask tourists not to visit some areas, despite it being a destination state during the...
Hannemann appointed as HTA chair as agency prepares for tough legislative session
Tribune via AOL· 6 months agoDec. 14—The Hawaii Tourism Authority, which ended last year's contentious legislative session without a budget, is headed into this one with a controversial new HTA board chairperson—former ...
