News Releases

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Launches New Website to Share Destination Management Progress

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is excited to announce the launch of its new website “Holomua,” an online platform for sharing collective updates and progress on eac…

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Appoints Isaac Choy as Vice President of Finance

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) announced today that Isaac Choy, a former Hawai‘i State Tax Director and lawmaker in the Hawai‘i State House of Representatives, has…

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Releases RFP for Visitor Education and Brand Management Services for Canada Market

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state agency responsible for holistically managing tourism and The Hawaiian Islands brand, has issued a Request for Proposals (R…

In Memory of Mark Ellman, Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine Pioneer

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority shares its condolences following the passing of Hawaiʻi-based chef Mark Ellman. He was a beloved member of Hawaiʻi's culinary community who advocated…

Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Survey Results Show Promise for Future Visitation Despite Economic Headwinds

HONOLULU – The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released the results of its Q4 2022 Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Survey (VSAT) which surveyed v…

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Releases Updated Ma‘ema‘e Toolkit to Encourage Accurate Representation of The Hawaiian Islands

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), in partnership with the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA), has released its Ma‘ema‘e Toolkit, a cultural resource that…

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Vice President, Finance Marc Togashi to Depart Agency

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) announced today that Vice President of Finance Marc Togashi will be departing the organization on February 28 to assume a leadership…

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Issues RFPs for Destination Stewardship, Visitor Education, and U.S. Brand Management & Marketing

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state agency responsible for holistically managing tourism and The Hawaiian Islands brand, has released two Requests for Proposa…

Resident Sentiment Toward Tourism Recovering After Prolonged Downturn

Results of Fall 2022 Resident Sentiment Survey Released HONOLULU – Hawai‘i residents statewide feel that more effort is being made to balance the economic benefits of tourism and q…

Daniel Nāhoʻopiʻi Returns to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority as Chief Administrative Officer


HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has announced that Daniel Nāhoʻopiʻi has returned to the organization’s leadership team as chief administrative officer, effective Ja…