Founded in 1947, the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) is the state's largest private organization representing member organizations within the tourism sector. As a 501(c)(6) association, HLTA is committed to supporting the industry through education, advocacy, and philanthropy.
UPCOMING EVENTS
AFFILIATIONS
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HLTA LEADERSHIP
Mufi Hannemann
President & CEO Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association |
Simeon Miranda
Chair General Manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk |
Eron Hodges
Chairperson-Elect General Manager, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa |
Christina Gabriel
Vice Chairperson General Manager, Marriott Vacation Club, Waikiki |
Stephen Kaaa
Treasurer Senior Vice President, First Hawaiian Bank |
PLATINUM & GOLD ALLIED MEMBERS
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Hospitality Updates
- Future of PGA Golf tournaments in Hawaii in jeopardy, KITV, January 12, 2026
- PGA Tour’s future in Hawaii remains up in the air, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 11, 2026
- Governor, other top officials trying to convince PGA Tour to keep tournaments in Hawaii, KHON2, January 9, 2026
- Visitor public safety conference returns to Waikiki with focus on tech and financial scams, Hawaii News Now, January 9, 2026
- Is this the end of the PGA Tour's Hawaiian swing? On the uncertain future of Kapalua, Golf Digest, January 8, 2026
- Another big blow to Hawaii tourism as DFS exits the market, KITV, January 8, 2026
- Hawaii tourism leaders take inspiration from drones used during NYE for safety in Waikiki, KITV, January 7, 2026
- HLTA Visitor Public Safety Conference: Crime is down with efforts to further reduce to come, KHON2, January 7, 2026
- Hawaii tourism leaders take inspiration from drones used during NYE for safety in Waikiki, KITV, January 7, 2026
- 2026 Visitor Public Safety Conference looks at emergency preparedness among other topics, KHON2, January 7, 2026
- DFS to close all Hawaii stores this year, Hawaii News Now, January 7, 2026
