Board of Directors

HTA Board of Directors

HTA’s Board of Directors is a policy-making entity comprised of 12 members, appointed by the Governor of Hawaii, who serve as volunteers and meet monthly to guide the agency’s work on behalf of the State of Hawaii. Board approval is required for key HTA functions and initiatives, including its annual budget and annual marketing plan, which includes funding support of community programs.

At least one HTA board member is appointed to represent the four island counties: the City and County of Honolulu, Maui County, County of Hawaii and County of Kauai.

HTA’s remaining board members are appointed to serve in an at-large capacity. At least six board members shall have knowledge, experience and expertise in the area of visitor industry management, marketing, promotion, transportation, retail, entertainment or visitor attractions.

At least one board member shall have knowledge and expertise in the area of Hawaiian cultural practices.

No more than three members shall represent, be employed by, or be under contract to any sector of the industry represented on the board.

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HTA Board Members
Mr. Micah Alameda Assistant General Manager \| Head of Marketing Na Leo TV	Mr. Dylan Ching VP of Operations TS Restaurants	Ms. Sherry Menor-McNamara President & CEO Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
Mr. David Z. Arakawa Executive Director Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii	Mr. Fred Atkins Managing Partner Kauai Kilohana Partners	Mr. George Kam Ambassador of Aloha
Mr. Benjamin Rafter CEO OLS Hotels & Resorts	Mr. Daniel Chun Director of Sales, Community & Public Relations - Hawaii Alaska Airlines	Ms. Kyoko Kimura Director - Owner Relations Aqua-Aston Hospitality
Mr. Keone Downing General Manager Downing Hawaii	Ms. Kimi Yuen Principal/Planner PBR Hawaii & Associates, Inc.	Mr. Sig Zane CEO Sig Zane Designs

Maemae Toolkit

To help market Hawaii authentically, browse through a resource of Hawaiian language tools, style and information guides, cultural activities and festivals, and other pertinent information.

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Digital Asset Library

Partnership Opportunities

HTA's Global Marketing Team offers a variety of consumer, travel trade, and MCI marketing opportunities. Partnership opportunities include digital and social media marketing, public relations, travel trade, and meeting sales programs.

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Announcements

Read the latest announcements that provide up-to-date information about current HTA's programs, events and activities.

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