Even though visitor arrivals are nearing pre-pandemic, Hawaii continues to struggle with pandemic-related issues. One of the biggest of these, of course, is the total lack of rental cars. As a result, the HTA is to help counties cope with the car shortage. … [Read more...] about HTA to Help Counties Cope with Car Shortage
Hawaii Tourism Authority
Hawaii May Limit Areas to Residents Only on Weekends
While the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources and some counties are starting to implement fees and capacity restrictions, the embattled Hawaii Tourism Authority is throwing out recommendations too. One such idea? Hawaii may limit areas to residents only on weekends. … [Read more...] about Hawaii May Limit Areas to Residents Only on Weekends
State May Cut Visitor Aloha Society Funding
The State of Hawaii's plan to dismantle the Hawaii Tourism Authority will have other far-reaching consequences. One of these is the fact that the state may cut the Visitor Aloha Society funding - an organization that serves as a critical support organization for Hawaii's visitors in need. … [Read more...] about State May Cut Visitor Aloha Society Funding
State May Defund Hawaii Tourism Authority
The pandemic and ensuing restrictions have wreaked havoc on Hawaii's tourism industry. So, to me, it's a bit surprising that the state may defund the Hawaii Tourism Authority. But, effectively, that's precisely what Governor David Ige is doing. This decision, of course, shouldn't surprise anyone. … [Read more...] about State May Defund Hawaii Tourism Authority