Government Affairs

Meet the HLTA Government Affairs Committee

​Co-Chairpersons:
Chris Tatum, Marriott International
Mufi Hannemann, Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association  

Committee members:
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Don Takaki, HawkTree International, Inc.
Kathleen Pahinui, Where Hawaii/Morris Visitor Publications
Kevin Vegas, Grainger Industrial Supply
Lester Kodama, Honolulu Star Advertiser
Max Sword, Outrigger Enterprises
Nicole Darity, Aqua - Aston Hospitality
Nonie Toledo, Nonie Toledo & Associates
Pohai Ryan, Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association
Rick Egged, Waikiki Improvement Association
Simeon Miranda, Embassy Suites Hotel - Waikiki Beach Walk
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​Staff Liaison: Jared  Higashi, Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association​

Gov. Affairs committee with
​U.S. Senator Brian Schatz

Gov. Affairs committee with
​U.S. Representative Mark Takai

Gov. Affairs committee with County Council members Trevor Ozawa, Ernest Martin, and Joey Monahan.