Mufi's Message - Dece,ber 30, 2020

EAT THINK DRINK 13: ​Reimagining Tourism 2021

Aloha,

In partnership with the Hawai'i Agricultural Foundation, the Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association is pleased to announce that the latest episode of HAF's extremely popular EAT THINK DRINK series has been scheduled for January 12 at 6 p.m. and will focus on the future of our local tourism sector. The episode, entitled "Reimagining Tourism 2021 - Sustaining Our Future", will feature key industry leaders and stakeholders who will be faced with hard questions that our industry has been forced to ask of itself:

"How do we reshape tourism to keep our economy going while making sure we maintain livable communities?"

"How can we innovate our existing industries such as agriculture with new technology, and create new programs to attract remote workers?"

"Is it finally time to diversify our economy away from tourism?"

The event will be kicked off with remarks from yours truly as well as Paul Brewbaker of TZ Economics. This is to be followed by a discussion panel that will be moderated by Senate Tourism Chair Glenn Wakai. The panel will include the following participants:

• Daniel Chun, Director of Sales, Community & Public Relations – Hawai'i, Alaska Airlines
• Lynette Eastman, General Manager of The Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club
• John Morgan, President of Kualoa Ranch, Inc.
• Paul Yonamine, Executive Chairman of Central Pacific Bank and Chairman & CEO of Central Pacific Financial Corporation

Additionally, HAF has partnered with Food-A-Go-Go restaurants from around the state who will offer special takeout meals to be enjoyed during the event. Should you opt to purchase a meal, your event registration fee will be waived.

This event has limited space so please register as soon as possible! You may visit the registration page by clicking any of the graphics or links in this email, or by clicking here.

Hope to see you there!
​Mufi