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Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association
Board of Directors

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Mufi Hannemann
President & CEO
Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association
Paul Toner
Chairperson
Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort
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Joshua Hargrove
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Chair-Elect
Prince Waikiki
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Angela Nolan
Vice Chairperson
    Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club
    Maui Market - Hawai'I Island 
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Stephen Kaaa
Treasurer
First Hawaiian Bank
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Tourism Industry Advocacy

The Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association and members of the Hawai'i Tourism, Business, & Community Coalition have issued numerous letters to Gov. Ige and the four county mayors on a variety of issues—most recently to urge Governor Ige to issue public health guidance to travelers rather than enacting a booster mandate to the Safe Travels program.

The letter, which is pictured below at left and can be read in its entirety here, was sent as a follow-up to a series of meetings between our organization and members of the Governor's administration. Additional letters were sent to the mayors of each island requesting their consideration and support. (Please click the images at right to view the letter sent to each mayor).

Our efforts were ultimately realized when Gov. Ige announced that the Safe Travels would not require a booster shot.
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HLTA Member Spotlight

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Prince Resorts Hawaii recently announced the promotion of longtime hospitality executive Shigeki Yamane who will now serve as the company's president. The move comes after the departure of Kisan Jo, who has assumed the role of executive vice president of retail markets and operations at Central Pacific Bank. Previously serving as Prince Resort Hawaii's vice president of planning, Yamane brings a wealth of hospitality and executive experience to the position having worked in Japan, Canada, and Singapore. 

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser ran a nice article announcing the move and lauding the company for the way they have supported their team members throughout the pandemic. If you have a minute, you can read it here.

We have always enjoyed a great working relationship with our friends at Prince Resorts, and I look forward to continuing this under their new leadership. I am excited to see where Prince Resorts goes from here. 

-Mufi

HLTA in the Community

HLTA Affiliations

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"Hawaii to pay to return homeless people back to mainland," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 2, 2023

"Visitors to Hawaii won’t pay more ‘green fees’ for now," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 2, 2023

"Tourism internships available for public school students," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 30, 2023
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"Deferral of HTA bill could leave agency without funding," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 29, 2023

"Hawaii Tourism Authority’s future in limbo," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 28, 2023
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"Hawai‘i Tourism Authority faces critical week," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 24, 2023

"Paying for paradise? Hawaii mulls fees for ecotourism crush," AP News, April 4, 2023

"AI assisting some Hawaii hospitality industry during staffing shortage," KHON, March 26, 2023

"2023 Hawaii Hotel and Restaurant Show underway at Honolulu Convention Center," KITV, March 22, 2023

​"Hospitality industry highlighted at Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 22, 2023

"Rising To The Occasion," MidWeek, March 15, 2023

"Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show is Free," KHON, March 14, 2023

​"Tourism officials turn out for a day at the State Capitol," KITV4, March 12, 2023
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30% of bills in Hawaii legislature survive crossover day," KITV, March 11, 2023

"Hawaii Would Pay To Fly Homeless People Back Home Under New Bill," Honolulu Civil Beat, February 16, 2023

"Closer look expected for Hawaii hotel resort fees," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 14, 2023

"Hawaii’s lodging industry workers missing out, expert says," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 13, 2023

"‘Return to Home’ bill aims to send out-of-state houseless individuals back home," KHON2, February 7, 2023
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"Editorial: Enact visitor fee to maintain Hawaii’s attractions," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 5, 2023

"The End Of The Hawaii Tourism Authority? Lawmakers May Pull The Plug," Civil Beat, February 1, 2023

"Bills would expand fees to access Hawaii state parks, trails," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 30, 2023

"Governor’s ‘green fee’ plan scaled back to target park, trail and beach users," Hawaii News Now, January 30, 2023

"Mufi Hannemann Appointed to Board," KITV, January 18, 2023

"U.S. Tourism Board Taps Hannemann, Ingram," Hawaii News Now, January 18, 2023

"Hawaiʻi’s Hannemann, Ingram appointed to US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board," Big Island Now, January 18, 2023
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"Hawaii tourism leaders tapped for national advisory board," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 18, 2023

"Hannemann, Ingram to advise on national tourism issues," KHON2, January 17, 2023

"Experts: Sony Open’s crowds of big-spending visitors showcase benefits of sports tourism," Hawaii News Now, January 13, 2023
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2023 HLTA Events
May
May 6 – Visitor Industry Charity Walk

June
June 8 – Generational  Mentoring Commencement Graduation
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August
August 10 – HHIF Golf Tournament

October
October 19 – 21 – HLTA General Membership Meeting

November
November 30 – Na Po’e Pa’ahana Awards – Sheraton Waikiki
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Chapters >
      • Oahu
      • Maui
      • Hawai'i
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    • HLTA's Committees >
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      • Golf Tournament
      • Hospitality Housekeeping Council
      • HR Council
      • HYPE
      • Membership
      • Women In Lodging & Tourism
    • Board of Directors
  • Membership
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Become a Member!
    • Testimonials
  • GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
    • Legislative Tracker
  • HTBCC
  • HLTA Initiatives
  • CHARITY WALK
  • Scholarships
  • #AlohaLater
  • Mākaukau
  • Health & Safety Standards
  • HLTA IN THE Media