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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

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"Tourism officials turn out for a day at the State Capitol," KITV4, March 12, 2023
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"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

"Crime down in Waikiki, police tell safety summit​," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 18, 2022
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"Crime in Waikiki a key focus of visitor public safety conference," Hawai'i News Now, November 17, 2022

"Addressing crime, safety concerns in Waikiki crucial to bolstering tourism, city leaders say," KITV, November 17, 2022

"Experts talk about challenges, changes incoming officials have ahead of them," KHON2, November 8, 2022

"What Happens Now That A Judge Has Blocked Honolulu’s New Short-Term Rental Law?," Civil Beat, October 18, 2022
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"Japan, Hawaii tourism could climb in coming months," KHON2, September 8, 2022

"‘Safe and Sound Waikiki’ ramps up district’s crime-fighting, social service effort," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 7, 2022


"Waikiki residents urge city to fill beach pavilion to increase safety," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 16, 2022

"Honolulu City Council: All Races Headed To Runoff," Civil Beat, August 13, 2022

"Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement wants to bring change to the visitor industry," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 8, 2022
"Police arrest man suspected of flashing gun on Kalakaua Avenue," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 7, 2022
“Efforts ramp up to reduce crime in Waikiki,” Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 5, 2022
"Cost Of Living: Here’s How Top Democratic Candidates Say They Could Help," Civil Beat, July 24, 2022

"Charting A New Course For Tourism In Hawaii," Civil Beat, July 21, 2022

"Chad Blair: 4 Top Dems Are In A Close Race For Hawaii Lt. Gov.," Civil Beat, June 22, 2022

"HLTA gives early nod to Kawakami," The Garden Island, June 14, 2022

"Editorial: Weigh all options on water supply," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 12, 2022

"No major impact to Hawaii tourism expected with COVID testing change," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 11, 2022

"Hawaii tourism leaders hoping for a major rebound in international visitors," KITV4,  June 10, 2022

"Hawaii summer travel demand near 2019 levels," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 30, 2022

"‘Weed and Seed’ program planned for Waikiki," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 28, 2022

"Adult Friends for Youth social worker’s death provides inspiration," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 16, 2022

"Despite global slowdown, the return of international visitors is a bright spot for Hawaii." Hawaii News Now, May 12, 2022

"Coalition aims to bring crime reduction programs to Waikiki," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 9, 2022

"Editorial: Safety in Waikiki can be improved," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 6, 2022

"Mayor Blangiardi met with officials to address rising crime, homelessness, and public safety issues," KITV4, May 5, 2022

"MHS Student Gets Citizen-Scholar Award," The Molokai Dispatch, May 5, 2022

"Hannemann: Tourism won’t recover until next year," Hawaii Tribune-Herald," May 3, 2022

​"Visitors alarmed by Waikiki crime, lawmakers look for solutions," KHON2, May 3, 2022

"Lack of progress in Waikiki crime cases highlights challenges," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 2, 2022

"VIDEO: Mufi Hannemann joins the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s ‘Spotlight Hawaii’," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 2, 2022

"Seven Maui County students selected in statewide for HLTA Citizen-Scholar Awards," MauiNow, April 30, 2022

"Trending Tonight: college-bound high schoolers recognized at Citizen Scholars event," KITV4, April 27, 2022

"After hours of debate, Council approves ban on short-term vacation rentals outside of resort areas." Hawaii News Now, April 13, 2022

​"Honolulu City Council votes to ban most short-term vacation rentals on Oahu," KITV4, April 13, 2022
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"Violent attack raises concern about crime in Waikiki," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 12, 2022

"Hospitality trade show bodes well for Hawaii tourism, which needs large groups, international travelers to thrive," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 1, 2022

"Hawaii visitor arrivals near a record pace, even as hotel prices and airfares rise," Hawai'i News Now, March 31, 2022

"Hawaii's Hotel and Restaurant Show a game changer for hospitality industry," KITV4, March 30, 2022

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Hawaii sees return of tourism as pandemic concerns ease," Associated Press, March 30, 2022

"The Hawaii Hotel and Restaurant Show Returns," KHON2, March 30, 2022

"Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show is among the first local events to return to Hawai‘i Convention Center," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 27, 2022

"Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show returns next week," Pacific Business News, March 25, 2022

"As restrictions drop away, experts are optimistic about a tourism rebound," Hawai'i News Now, March 24, 2022
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"Return of the Show," MidWeek, March 23, 2022

"COVID-19 concerns remain as restrictions are lifted in Hawaii," KITV4, March 14, 2022

"Safe Travels sunsets with most COVID restrictions," KHON2, March 1, 2022

"The president of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism association Mufi Hannemann discusses Hawaii's cautious approach to lifting its mask mandate, effect on tourism levels," KITV, February 25, 2022
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"Hawaii's Safe Travels program could end as early as March," KITV February 15, 2022

"Hawaii bill aims to ban travel-size plastic bottles from hotels," KITV4, February 2, 2022

"Hawaii bill looks to outlaw small complimentary toiletries at hotels," KHON2, February 2, 2022

"Honolulu City Council advances short-term rental bill," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 27, 2022
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​"Why has Tanioka’s stopped taking New Year’s orders? It’s a sign of the times," Hawai'i News Now, December 29, 2021


"New CDC quarantine isolation guidance receives mixed reaction," KITV, December 28, 2021

"Kaua‘i students complete hospitality program​," The Garden Island, December 24, 2021
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"Despite Omicron spread, travelers continue to flock to Hawaii for the holidays," Hawaii News Now, December 22, 2021

"Hawaii Island Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises $282K," West Hawaii Today, December 15, 2021

"Apparent ransomware attack could affect paychecks for thousands in Honolulu," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 15, 2021

​"Potential repercussions of Navy water contamination on Hawaiʻi tourism," Hawai'i Public Radio, December 9, 2021
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"Nonprofits benefit from Visitor Industry Charity Walk," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, December 8, 2021
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"46 Kaua‘i nonprofits share charity walk funds," The Garden Island, December 3, 2021
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2023 HLTA Events
March
March 22-23 – Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show
March 22 - 
HLTA O'ahu Chapter Tip (your glass) and Tour

April
April 26 – Citizen Scholar Awards

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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  • GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
    • Legislative Tracker
  • HTBCC
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  • #AlohaLater
  • Mākaukau
  • Health & Safety Standards
  • HLTA IN THE Media