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Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association
Board Officers​

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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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"HTA pursues tourism recovery plan for Maui, state," Honolulu Star Advertiser, September 19, 2023

"Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association charity walk raises $2.7M," Pacific Business News, September 18, 2023 


"Governor says 2023 Maui Invitational will likely relocate amid wildfire response," Hawaii News Now, September 12, 2023

"West Maui Will Re-Open to Visitors in October," NEWSnet/AP, September 10, 2023

"Hawaii Travel Update: Tourists Could Be Staying Alongside Displaced Residents At West Maui Hotels In October," Forbes, September 10, 2023

"Maui beckons tourists to stave off economic disaster after wildfires," Associated Press / Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 7, 2023

"Hawaii tourism leaders incentivize travel to the islands following Maui wildfires," KITV4, September 6, 2023

"Economic Downturn Hits Hotel Industry On Maui And Throughout Hawaii," KITV4, September 4, 2023

"Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson put $10 million towards new Maui fund," KHON2, September 1, 2023

"Come back to Maui, Hawaii urges," Travel Weekly, August 25, 2023

"Concerned hospitality officials urge visitors to come to Maui," Travel Weekly, August 24, 2023

Cancellations outpace bookings for Maui hotels," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 23, 2023 

"As tourism drops officials worry about rest of Maui," KHON2, August 21, 2023
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"Maui job losses mount, but anti-tourism could block recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 21, 2023

VIDEO: “Arrivals to Maui down 80% as tourists cancel, change plans amid wildfire disaster,” Hawaii News Now, August 17,2023

“Arrivals to Maui down 80% as tourists cancel, change plans amid wildfire disaster,” Hawaii News Now, August 17,2023

“Despite social media posts, officials and residents say Maui is open,” KHON2, August 16, 2023

"Should you travel to Maui?" KHON2, August 16, 2023

"Local residents, tourism agency want visitors to know other parts of Maui are open," KITV4, August 15, 2023

"​HTA to seek tourism emergency declaration," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 15, 2023

“Billions in losses expected to hit Hawaii’s Economy Hard,” Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 14, 2023

"Disaster could be lasting setback for economy," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 10, 2023

"Century-old Pioneer Inn among property casualties of West Maui wildfires," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 09, 2023

"Mufi Hannemann is latest appointee to HTA board," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 29, 2023 

"Green Appoints Hannemann To Hawaii Tourism Authority" Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 28, 2023

"Off The News: Hannemann in line for HTA board" Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 26, 2023

"Hannemann is front-runner for HTA board seat" Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 25, 2023
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Chapters >
      • Oahu
      • Maui
      • Hawai'i
      • Kauai
    • HLTA's Committees >
      • Engineers Advisory Council
      • 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
  • Mākaukau
  • Health & Safety Standards
  • HLTA IN THE Media
  • Na Po'e Pa'ahana Awards 2023