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HLTA Media

May 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

"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

April 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

March 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

​"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

February 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

January 2022

"Honolulu City Council advances short-term rental bill," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 27, 2022

December

"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

November

"Alarm over new COVID-19 variant already causing economic hardship," KITV, November 29, 2021
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"Holiday travel picks up but it’s still below pre-COVID pandemic levels," KHON2, November 24, 2021

"Restaurants search for new hires ahead of dropped social distancing restrictions," KHON2, November 24, 2021
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"Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk Raises $1.2 Million to Help 60 Local Nonprofits," Maui Now, November 23, 2021
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"Kaua‘i raises over $260K in Charity Walk," The Garden Island, November 10, 2021

"Visitor industry’s virtual Charity Walk raises $2 million," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 8, 2021
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"For second year, Maui Invitational won’t actually be held in Hawaii," Hawai'i News Now, November 5, 2021

October

"State welcomes back vaccinated tourists, but it will take industry time to make up for lost ground," Hawai'i News Now, October 31, 2021
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"Hawaii hopes for a tourism rebound when visitors are welcomed back," KHON2, October 29, 2021

"‘The time has come’: City will soon allow large outdoor, indoor venues to operate at full capacity," Hawai'i News Now, October 27, 2021
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"As Hawaii welcomes visitors back, a battle brews between union and hotels," KHON2, October 20, 2021
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"2 months after asking tourists to stay away, governor once again throws out the welcome mat," Hawaii News Now, October 20, 2021

​"A plea for respect as Hawaii prepares to welcome back vaccinated visitors starting Nov. 1," KHON2, October 20, 2021

​"Hawaii to welcome non-essential travel to and within state starting Nov. 1: Gov. Ige," KHON2, October 19, 2021
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"Ige Invites All Travelers Back to Hawai´i in Major Policy Shift," Big Island Now, October 19, 2021
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"HLTA: Return to Non-Essential Travel on Nov. 1 is First Step in Getting Economy Moving," Maui Now, October 19, 2021
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"Gov. David Ige invites visitors to resume non-essential travel to Hawaii on Nov. 1," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 19, 2021
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"Hawaii hotels see momentum as holiday season approaches," KHON2, October 14, 2021
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"Tourism leaders wait on Gov. David Ige’s travel announcement this week," KHON2, October 11, 2021

​"Hope high for announcement on loosening Hawaii COVID-19 restrictions," October 7, 2021
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"Tourism leaders urge Ige to declare it’s OK to visit Hawaii," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, October 7, 2021

​"Rail funding, real property tax hike weighed by Honolulu City Council in new tax bill," KHON2, October 6, 2021

"Hawaii hotels projected to lose more than $1 billion in business travel revenue this year," KHON2, October 5, 2021

September

"Hawaii Governor Says Covid-19 Improvements Likely To Open Door To Tourism For The Holidays," Civil Beat, September 27, 2021
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"Hawaii hotel occupancy and room rates down," KITV, September 22, 2021
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"Editorial: Keep close tabs on Safe Access," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 20, 2021
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"Tourists, Hawaii’s visitor industry feel impact of travel cancellations," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 19, 2021
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"When Hawaii Asked Tourists to Postpone, Many Listened, and That’s Created New Stresses," WSJ, September 17, 2021
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"New program offers ‘staycations’ to health care workers," West Hawaii Today, September 14, 2021
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"Tourism leaders report ‘staggering’ losses in weeks since governor told visitors to stay home,"  Hawaii News Now, September 10, 2021

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"Staycations for Healthcare Heroes," KHON, September 10, 2021

"Hawaii’s hospitality industry offer free staycations to eligible Hawaii health care workers," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 10, 2021
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"With many rooms empty, hotels offer deserving reward to frontline healthcare heroes," Hawaii News Now, September 9, 2021
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"Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association Launches Hotels for Healthcare Heroes'," Maui Now, September 9, 2021

​"Hawaiʻi Hospitality Industry Sponsors Certificate Program for HS Students," Maui Now, September 7, 2021

"HLTA: Hotel industry seeing large number of cancelations," KITV, September 3, 2021

August

"Hawaii hotels are beginning to see mounting cancellations as COVID surge continues," Hawaii News Now, August 31, 2021
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"Visitor industry discounts abound, even as Gov. David Ige asks travelers to stay away," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 30, 2021
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"Critics question why Ige is asking visitors to stay away, but keeping popular attractions open," Hawaii News Now, August 24, 2021


"No slow down in arrivals yet after Gov. Ige's message asked people to avoid travel to Hawaii," KITV, August 24, 2021

"Tourism Industry Representative Says Governor Sending Wrong Message to Visitors," Hawaii Public Radio, August 24, 2021
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"Limit gatherings but don’t curb tourists, Hawaii visitor industry execs say," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 24, 2021

"​Tougher Hawaii travel restrictions possible as COVID-19 surge continues," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 23, 2021
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"Hawaii businesses reluctant on mandating COVID-19 shots for employees," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 21, 2021
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"Emerging Plan Would Pump Hotel Room Tax Revenue Into Rail," Civil Beat, August 18, 2021

July

"Waikīkī Hotels Getting Back to Normal, But Obstacles Remain," Hawai'i Public Radio, July 26, 2021

​"Even the tourism industry thinks Hawaii is seeing more visitors than it can handle," Hawaii News Now, July 26, 2021
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"Worker shortage expected to end with expiration of federal pandemic UI programs," KHON2, July 23, 2021

"The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Tourism Executive Mufi Hannemann," Civil Beat, July 18, 2021
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"How Neighbor Islands Are Working To Address Overtourism In Hawaii," Civil Beat, July 9, 2021

​"Tourism officials: Hotel room tax increase affects Hawaii residents," KHON, July 8, 2021

"Vaccination exemption adds to a travel surge as key Hawaii lawmakers question need for tourism marketing," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 8, 2021
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"More Hawaii visitors brings long lines and limited reservations," KHON, July 5, 2021
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"Maui mayor: no fly zone, please," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, July 5, 2021
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"Maui mayor asks airlines for fewer tourists amid travel boom," Associated Press, July 4, 2021
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"Hawaii's hotels gearing up for busy 4th of July weekend," KITV, July 2, 2021

June

​"Vaccine drive for hospitality workers slated for Thursday," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, June 30, 2021

"Maui mayor Mike Victorino wants tourism pause," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 30, 2021

​"Citizens and police join forces in Waikiki amid tourism’s return," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 27, 2021
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"Hawaii to allow fully vaccinated mainland travelers to bypass pre-travel test and quarantine rules in July," KHON, June 24, 2021
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"Visitor industry backs Gov. David Ige’s plan to veto tax bill," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 22, 2021
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"Gov. David Ige to veto budget, teacher bonuses," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 22, 2021
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"Hawaii Gov Intends To Veto Dozens Of Bills, Likely Triggering A Special Session," Civil Beat, June 21, 2021

"Travel to Hawaii is about to get a whole lot easier," Travel Weekly, June 20, 2021
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"Staffing, pandemic restrictions impacting services in Hawaii tourism industry," June 17, 2021
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"Loosened intercounty restrictions give boost to Hawaii travel," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 16, 2021

"Everyone’s Going to Hawaii, and the Resorts Aren’t Ready," Bloomberg, June 15, 2021

​"Lack of workers, influx of tourists to state puts strain on businesses," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, June 13, 2021

​"Hawaii residents want better management of booming tourism industry," June 12, 2021
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"VIDEO: Mufi Hannemann and Hawaii Highgate Hotels’ Kelly Sanders join the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 11, 2021

​"County officials encourage voluntary coronavirus testing after travel," June 10, 2021

​"Braelyn I. Cayaban wins 2 Citizen-Scholar awards," The Garden Island, June 9, 2021
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"Waikiki crime surge risks derailing tourism recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 6, 2021
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"Hospitality Industry Awards $61,000 in Scholarships, Maui County Students Take Top Two Awards," Maui Now, June 5, 2021
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"Hawaii COVID-19 vaccination incentive campaign includes Las Vegas trip, HawaiianMiles, Zippy’s and more," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 4, 2021
"Hawaii COVID-19 vaccination incentive campaign includes Las Vegas trip, HawaiianMiles, Zippy’s and more," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 4, 2021
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"Most Hawaii adults fully vaccinated, but survey finds 12% don’t plan to get COVID-19 vaccine," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 4, 2021

"House Finance Chair: Fewer Tourists Is ‘What People Want’," Civil Beat, June 4, 2021

​"Bill would pause development of visitor lodgings islandwide," The Maui News, June 3, 2021
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"Kealakehe High Senior Named Top County Scholar in Citizen-Scholars Award Program," Big Island Now, June 2, 2021

May

​"Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association CEO hopes Memorial Day momentum continues," KITV, May 31, 2021

​"​Memorial Day weekend travelers pack Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 29, 2021
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"International Market Place to hold vaccination clinics," Pacific Business News, May 25, 2021

"Hawaii is the only state requiring and spending millions on COVID-19 testing," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 24, 2021

"Hawaii’s hotel occupancy at 51% in April," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 21, 2021

"Businesses starting to get push back on mask compliance," KHON2, May 17, 2021

"Trade groups, unions urge tourism bill veto," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 14, 2021

"Interisland travel vaccine exemptions commence," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 12, 2021

"Bill to increase lodging tax could stifle Hawaii’s visitor industry, some say," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 11, 2021

"Bill cuts off Hawaii Tourism Authority’s funding source," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 10, 2021

"The Waikiki crowds are back, but tourism officials say it’s anything but business as usual," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021

"Visitors returning to Waikiki offer much-needed boon for tourism industry, experts say," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021

"Counties, the TAT is now your problem too!" The Garden Island, May 2, 2021

"Mayor may seek increase on hotel room tax," The Maui News, May 1, 2021

April

"Hawaii governor expects vaccine passport to expand to all U.S. visitors by summer," Travel Weekly, April 26, 2021

"GMs clean rooms and operators cook as hotels struggle to rehire workers," Travel Weekly, April 25, 2021

“Bill could raise costs of vacationing in Hawaii ,” Honolulu Star-Advertiser April 24, 2021
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"Vacation rental occupancy in March tops hotels again," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 23, 2021
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“Hawaii hotel, airfare prices expected to increase as tourism recovers,” KHON2, April 23, 2021
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“New Taxes, Tourism Funding Cuts Among Bills Pushed Through As Legislature Winds Down,” Civil Beat April 22, 2021
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"Hawaii to begin vaccine passport program," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 21, 2021

"Interisland travel passports could help local families, businesses," KHON2, April 19, 2021

"Tourism interests urge Hawaii to adopt vaccine passport plan," Travel Weekly, April 18, 2021

"Oahu hotel workers now eligible for free Covid-19 testing," Pacific Business News, April 16, 2021

"Hawaii’s Gov. Details Effort to Create Vaccine Passport for Travelers to Skip Quarantine," Travel+Leisure, April 13, 2021
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"Hawaii HR company says some employers are looking to hire during pandemic," KHON2, April 12, 2021

​"Hawaii to roll out 'vaccine passport' program by summer," The Hill, April 12, 2021

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"Hawaii’s Vaccine Passport Is Slated To Roll Out By Summer," Forbes, April 12, 2021

"Hawaii eyes summer rollout of a vaccine passport," Travel Weekly, April 10, 2021

"Green hopes to roll out vaccine passport pilot for inter-island travel by May 1," Hawaii News Now, April 10, 2021
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"Hawaii one step closer to vaccine exemption for travelers," KHON2, April 10, 2021

​"Travel leaders urge Hawaii governor to update travel restrictions ASAP," KHON2, April 7, 2021

"Occupancy grows at Hawaii short-term vacation rentals, outpacing hotels," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 5, 2021
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"Hawaii travel restrictions might loosen as CDC guidelines change for those fully vaccinated," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 3, 2021

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"Hawaii to consider changes to Safe Travels program after latest CDC guidance," Travel Weekly, April 2, 2021

​"Hawaii visitor industry urges governor to loosen travel restrictions after latest CDC guidance," KHON2, April 2, 2021

"Hawaii explores use of vaccine passports for inter-island travel," USA Today, April 1, 2021

​March

"Rental car shortage in Hawaii spikes prices in the hundreds," KHON2, March 31, 2021

"​Hawaii moving forward using coronavirus vaccine passport for travel," KHON2, March 30, 2021

"Reformed gang member fatally shot in Aiea," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 29, 2021

"Struggling businesses hopeful spring break brings tourist spending," KITV4, March 25, 2021

"Bill that would allow statewide travel restriction plan deferred," West Hawaii Today, March 23, 2021
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"Legislators defer measure relating to Safe Travels program," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, March 23, 2021
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"Rapid growth in Hawaii arrivals stresses Safe Travels coronavirus screening," KHON2, March 23, 2021
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"Hawaii tourism gains momentum," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 23, 2021

"Experts: Uptick in spring break visitors a sign that tourism economy is on the mend," Hawaii News Now, March 23, 2021
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"Visitor industry on the lookout for sex trafficking, gambling in Waikiki," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 21, 2021

​"Crime rates in Waikiki have plummeted and police and visitor industry leaders want to keep it that way," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 21, 2021

"The Conversation: Chasing Rainbows in Hawai‘i," Hawai'i Public Radio, March 19, 2020

"Is Hawaii Tourism Getting Close To Pre-Pandemic Levels?," Travel Pulse, March 17, 2021

​"Hawaii shores inundated with visitors as spring break drives up travel," Hawaii News Now, March 15, 2021

"Annual visitor public safety conference to discuss topics like crimes, homelessness and COVID-19," KITV, March 15, 2021

"Hawaii public safety conference will address COVID-19 and homelessness," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 7, 2021

"Hawaii hotel leaders, union push for vaccine eligibility," West Hawaii Today, March 5, 2021

"Hawaii’s hotel industry wants workers vaccinated now," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 4, 2021

"Hawaii’s hospitality industry prepares for spring break influx of visitors," KHON2, March 2, 2021

February

​"A year of COVID-19: Key leaders in Hawaii’s pandemic response recall the challenges they faced," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 28, 2021
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"‘We’re Really Celebrating Tier 3’: Honolulu Eases Restrictions On Businesses," Honolulu Civil Beat, February 24, 2021

"VIDEO: Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association CEO Mufi Hannemann and Outrigger Hotels and Resorts CEO Jeff Wagoner join the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 24, 2021
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"Hawaii hotel occupancy remained flat in January," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 23, 2021
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"Hawaii Quarantine Kapu Breakers say mask wearing an issue in tourist areas," KHON2, February 22, 2021
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"Hotel workers aren’t yet eligible for COVID vaccines in Hawaii. Should they be?," Hawaii News Now, February 19, 2021

"Some Hawaii hotels report business boost from travelers extending stays or escaping U.S. winter storms," KITV4, February 19, 2021
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"Hundreds rally on Kauai to call for tourism reopening," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 19, 2021
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"Some want a unified Hawaii travel program, critics argue it’s not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution," Hawaii News Now, February 18, 2021
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"Tourism’s slow recovery prompts call for ‘unified travel rules,’ but not everyone is on board," Hawaii News Now, February 18, 2021
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"SB1286 would make travel program uniform statewide," The Garden Island, February 18, 2021
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"Honolulu County, HLTA partner to launch public health campaign in Waikiki," Pacific Business News, February 12, 2021

"Proposed bill would establish uniform Safe Travels program across the state," Pacific Business News, February 11, 2021

"Honolulu officials unveil new banners highlighting rules of COVID-19 safety," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 11, 2021

"Health banners along Kalakaua Avenue advocate coronavirus safety," KHON2, February 11, 2021

"Statewide Safe Travels bill is alive," The Garden Island, February 10, 2021
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"Proposal To Scrap Kauai’s Two-Test Protocol For Arriving Travelers Advances," Civil Beat, February 9, 2021

​​"Bill to unify travel rules draws opposition on Kauai," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 10, 2021
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​"Lawmakers explore the idea of unifying pre-travel rules across the counties," KHON2, February 9, 2021
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"Column: Striking balance between public health, economic recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 9, 2021
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"House Leader Lays Out Proposals For Accountability, Land And Tourism," Civil Beat, February 3, 2021

January

​"Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green seeks looser rules for vaccinated travelers," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 30, 2021

"Lt. Gov. Green sends re-opening proposal to Gov. Ige," KHON, January 29, 2021
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​"Waikiki hotel offering guests a personal concierge to navigate Hawaii's pre-travel testing," KITV, January 29, 2021

"Waikiki hotel launches new program to help travelers with Safe Travels," KHON, January 28, 2021

"New restriction on international travelers could slow down recovery of Hawaii tourism," KITV, January 26,2021

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"Kauai employment suffers under restrictive travel policies," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 18, 2021

"HAF EAT THINK DRINK Virtual Event – Reimagining Tourism,"KHON2, January 11, 2021

"Hawaii businesses fear unemployment tax increases will ruin their economic recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 9, 2021

"Kauai travel rules change – again – as Hawaiian islands struggle with tourism, pandemic," USA Today, January 5, 2021

"Kauai expects slow economic recovery after tourism resumes," West Hawaii Today, January 5, 2020

"Ige has no plans to ease testing rules for visitors, despite calls to do so from tourism industry," Hawaii News Now, January 5, 2021

"Economic recovery for Kauai likely to be slow going," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 4, 2020

December

​"Lackluster Hawaii tourism widens losses for hotels," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 20, 2020
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"Donations beef up food distributions," The Garden Island, December 18, 2020

"Proposed Home Lands casino would allow golf course, theme parks, sporting events," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 17, 2020

"Traveling fixes urged during economic travails," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 14, 2020

"Hawaii forecasts visitor arrivals and spending to more than double next year," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 5, 2020

"Has The Hawaii Tourism Industry Lost Its Clout?," Civil Beat, December 2, 2020

"COVID committee suggests Safe Travels modification," The Garden Island, December 1, 2020

November

"Business leaders, legislators urge governor to rethink new restrictions on pre-travel testing program," HNN, November 30, 2020
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"Debate Continues Over Balancing Economic Recovery And Public Health," November 26, 2020

"Some travelers frustrated with having to show negative COVID-19 test prior to departure," KHON2, November 25, 2020

"House Speaker: Changing Hawaii’s Pre-Travel Testing Program ‘Doesn’t Serve The Public’," Civil Beat, November 24, 2020

"Hawaii’s hotel industry is still struggling despite tourism reopening, and isn’t expected to break even in 2021," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 24, 2020

"Officials worried new virus restrictions will slow tourism," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, November 24, 2020

"Hawaii hotels face challenges to wipe away COVID 19," KITV4, November 23, 2020

"Ige under fire for recent change to pre-travel testing requirements," KITV4, November 23, 2020

"Rising COVID-19 cases on the mainland, new travel advisories likely to delay Hawaii’s tourism recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 22, 2020

"HPD sidelines COVID Enforcement Team due to possible overtime violations," KHON2, November 20, 2020

"Hawaii hotels now mandated to share health and safety plans," Pacific Business News, November 19, 2020

"Hotel leaders to share current operations, future insights in webinar," Pacific Business News, November 17, 2020

"Hotels to post health and safety plans online," KHON2, November 17, 2020

"West Coast states urge against travel, putting Hawaii’s fragile tourism recovery at risk," Hawaii News Now, November 16, 2020

"Slow but steady tourism comeback prompts more Hawaii hotels to reopen," Hawaii News Nows, November 13, 2020

"Pressure builds for stronger mask mandate," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 11, 2020

"Governor again urged to strengthen mask mandate as COVID-19 cases rise," Hawaii News Now, November 9, 2020

"Kim seeks help from tourism industry leaders," West Hawaii Today, November 8, 2020

"Hotel industry sees slow visitor return, hopes for more bookings during holidays," KHON, November 5, 2020

"Hotel workers bill before City Council reduced to resolution," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 3, 2020

"Hawaii banks gird for prolonged tourism slump," American Banker, November 2, 2020

"Once again open to visitors, Hawaii prepares for the return of meetings and events," TSNN, November 2, 2020

October

"Hawaii’s visitor arrivals drop 25% from last week’s start of the pre-arrival testing program," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 30, 2020
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"Hawaii business owners bracing for revenue crash," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 25, 2020

"Hawaii's tangle of testing policies worry some," Travel Weekly, October 25, 2020

"Most COVID-19 violators are Hawaii residents, Honolulu Police Department says," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 24, 2020

"Caldwell signs bill upping non-kamaaina admission, parking rates for Hanauma Bay visitors," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 23, 2020

"Local watchdog group: Visitors aren’t following state’s mask rules," Hawaii News Now, October 23, 2020

"Hawaii stands to lose $100 million+ from the cancellation of Honolulu Marathon," KITV, October 23, 2020

"The Conversation: Update on Hawaii's Tourism Reopening," Hawai'i Public Radio, October 21, 2020

"Traveling from California to Hawaii during coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know," San Francisco Chronicle, October 21, 2020

"Hotel industry balks at Mayor Caldwell’s criticism about educating tourists," KHON, October 20, 2020

"HLTA CEO says he expects about 95% of all hotels to reopened in Hawai'i by the end of 2020," KITV4, October 20, 2020

"Leaders discuss state of hotel industry during COVID-19," University of Hawai'i News, October 20, 2020

"Facing Economic Devastation, Hawaii Attempts To Revive Tourism," NPR, October 20, 2020

"Honolulu City Council bill mandates hotel employee callback rules," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 20, 2020

"Since tourism relaunch, police have issued 4,500 warnings for violating COVID-19 orders," Hawaii News Now, October 19, 2020

"2 Kauai restaurants ban tourists from dining rooms," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 19, 2020

"Tourism officials optimistic about early visitor arrival numbers," KHON, October 16, 2020

"Some travelers are allowed to enter Hawaii without tests from approved labs," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 15, 2020

"Coalition of local businesses launch We Are Ready campaign to reopen Hawaii," KHON, October 15, 2020

"Residents are conflicted about the return of visitors under Hawaii’s pre-travel testing program," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 15, 2020

​"Business organizations welcome back visitors with “Makaukau – We Are Ready” campaign," KITV, October 15, 2020

"Coronavirus Pandemic: The Tourism Test," Hawaii News Now, October 13, 2020

"Is Hawaii ready to welcome back tourists? Opinions vary among industry leaders," Hawaii News News, October 13, 2020

"Uncertainty around traveler testing program has many taking ‘wait-and-see’ approach," Hawaii News Now, October 10, 2020

September

"More hotels announce reopening dates after pre-travel testing takes effect," KHON, September 29, 2020

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"Visitor arrivals down 69% for 1st 8 months of 2020; nearly 98% drop in August," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 29, 2020
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"Visitors to Oahu will face confusing COVID-19 restrictions," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 28, 2020

"Good news for Alaskans dodging the cold: Visitors to Hawaii can soon pursue a testing alternative to quarantine," Anchorage Daily News, September 26, 2020

"More hotels announce reopening plans as pre-travel testing program start nears," KHON September 24, 2020

"​The Maui Invitational moves to the mainland in 2020," Hawaii News Now, September 19, 2020

"Some hotels plan to reopen Oct. 15, others will remain closed," KHON2, September 19, 2020

"Hawaii will allow pre-travel COVID testing instead of quarantining," Los Angeles Times, September 18, 2020

"Hawaii will allow travelers to skip quarantine with negative coronavirus test," KIRO7, September 17, 2020

"Kauai gets OK to use resort bubbles for a limited reopening of tourism," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 16, 2020

"Leaders of the hospitality industry say that hotels will be ready when tourism restarts," KHON2, September 16, 2020

"Pre-travel testing program to start Oct. 15, key step in rebooting Hawaii’s tourism," Hawaii News Now, September 16, 2020

"Hotel industry urges governor to relaunch trans-Pacific travel by mid-October," Hawaii News Now, September 16, 2020

"Hotel quarantine to cost hundreds of thousands per month in CARES Act funds," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 7, 2021

"Temptation Island production to be Maui's first attempt at resort bubble concept," KITV4, September 6, 2020

"​Lost faith in Hawaii’s October tourism reopening triggers mass layoffs, traveler cancellations," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 5, 2020

August

"Waikiki hotels agree to house those under quarantine," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 26, 2020

​"Hawaii never reopened this summer. What about Thanksgiving and Christmas?," Los Angeles Times, August 24, 2020

"​Hawaii Gov. David Ige gives counties right to pursue resort travel bubbles," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 20, 2020

"Hawaii’s economic woes expected to widen," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 19, 2020

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"South Kohala resorts show off reopening plans," West Hawaii Today, August 16, 2020
​

"Big-brand hotels roll out pandemic safety plans," The Maui News, August 15, 2020

"Hawaii’s visitor industry braces for another pre-arrivals testing delay," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 14, 2020

"1,000 people show up to food distribution for workers in tourism industry," KITV4, August 14, 2020

​"14-day interisland quarantine returns," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 7, 2020

"Gov. David Ige’s reinstates interisland travel quarantine; Mayor Kirk Caldwell to close Oahu beaches, parks," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 6, 2020

"Workers balance the need for a paycheck with the risk of contracting COVID-19," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 3, 2020

July

"Hotel industry says it’s ready for visitors to return to the islands," Hawaii News Now, July 29, 2020

​"Hawaii’s hotel occupancy improved slightly in June, but further shocks are expected," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 22, 2020

"Hotels, attractions face uncertain future following tourism reopening delay," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 15, 2020
​

"Gov. Ige to extend 14-day quarantine for trans-Pacific arrivals through August," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 13, 2020

"Hundreds of Hawaii's hospitality workers receive free food amid pandemic," KITV4, July 10, 2020

"Oahu homeless veteran reunited with his family on Independence Day," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 5, 2020

June

"Tourism-dependent Maui grapples with highest jobless rate in the state," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 7, 2020
"Mufi Hannemann, president and CEO of Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, answers questions on the COVID-19 Care Conversation," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 4, 2020
"Taking a Break, Returning To 'My Old Job'," June 3, 2020
"Reopening Hawai‘i Tourism Part II: Should We Change the Visitor Industry?," Honolulu Business Magazine,  June 2, 2020
"Reopening Tourism: Residents, Visitors Must Trust They’ll Stay Virus-Free," Honolulu Business Magazine, June 1, 2020
​"Inter-island travel will help sales for some neighbor island businesses," KHON2, June 1, 2020

May

"Locals take back tourist-free Waikiki during pandemic," Star Tribune, May 31, 2020
"Life returns to Waikiki, but not money, as Hawaii loosens COVID-19 restrictions," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 31, 2020
"Hotel For Heroes Successfully Fulfills a Need," MidWeek, May 27, 2020
"​Hawaii’s Hotels Are Bleeding Cash Amid Shutdown," Civil Beat, May 26, 2020
"Other destinations set reopenings, but Hawaii tourism remains in limbo," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 24, 2020
"Hawaii isn’t messing around when it comes to enforcing tourist quarantines," The Washington Post, May 20, 2020
"Hawaii deputy sheriffs arrest quarantine-flouting tourist before he boards plane home," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 18, 2020
"COVID-19 restrictions imperil Hawaii vacation rentals," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 17, 2020
"Hawaii hotels may have the key to enforcing 14-day quarantine on tourists," KITV4, May 17, 2020
"Hawai‘i Tourism Now: Mufi Hannemann Shares His Thoughts on Hawai’i’s Tourism Industry," Maui Now, May 15, 2020
"New Zealand: A Case Study For Hawai'i," MidWeek, May, 13, 2020
"One-time use key among new methods for strengthening quarantine monitoring," KHON2, May 12, 2020
"Rogue tourists arrested as Hawaii tries to curb virus spread," Associated Press, May 7, 2020
"​HLTA chief says tourism faces long road to recovery," Travel Weekly, May 4, 2020
​"Nothing Screams ‘Aloha’ Like An Ankle Monitor​," Civil Beat, May 2, 2020
"Plans in the works to market Hawaii as the ‘safest place in the world’," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 1, 2020

April

"Hawaii’s business leaders agree: A phased, timely reopening is crucial," Hawaii News Now, April 29, 2020
"Panel of experts to tackle what’s next for Hawaii’s economy and its workers," Hawaii News Now, April 29, 2020
"Creating The Healthiest Place in the World," MidWeek, April 29, 2020
​"Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association CEO Mufi Hannemann on Quarantine Enforcement," KITV4, April 28, 2020
​"Celebrities, musicians team-up to help keep visitors out of Hawaii in ‘Aloha Later," KHON2, April 26, 2020
​"Gov. David Ige extends stay-at-home order, visitor quarantine as Hawaii’s coronavirus cases rise by 3 to 604," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 25, 2020
"Passenger quarantines aren’t likely to end once Hawaii reopens," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 25, 2020
​"Address, phone number, reservation to be verified before visitors, residents leave airport," KHON2, April 23, 2020
"'It means a lot,' programs to help local heroes expanding," KHON2, April 16, 2020​
"Hawaii explores visitor crackdowns as more keep coming despite self-quarantine mandate," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 15, 2020
​"Sharing Aloha In The Midst of COVID-19," MidWeek, April 15, 2020
"Hotel for Heroes tweaks program as demand grows," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 14, 2020
"​Tourism halt allows Hawaii construction projects to proceed," Hawaii News Now, April 13, 2020
"Projects advance during Waikiki downturn," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 12, 2020
​"New program helps visitors go back home if they can't quarantine for 14 days in Hawaii," KHON2, April 7, 2020
​"Hotels across the state offer free rooms to health care workers, first responders," Pacific Business News, April 7, 2020
​"Hotels for Heroes kicks off across the state," KITV4, April 6, 2020
"'Hotels for Heroes' program kicks off today," The Garden Island, April 6, 2020
"'Hotels for Heroes program to house medical workers, first responders," Hawaii News Now, April 3, 2020
"Oahu hotels donate items large and small for COVID relief," KHON2, April 2, 2020
​"Interisland quarantine order empties Hawaii airports," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 2, 2020
"'Hotels for Heroes' safe stay for essential personnel," KHON2, April 1, 2020

March

"Tourism shocks could cost Hawaii tens of thousands of jobs," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 18, 2020
"Ashley Yonamine," Pacific Edge Magazine, March 16, 2020
"Trump announces ban on travel from Europe due to coronavirus," Pacific Business News, March 11, 2020
"'I'm afraid I might lose my job,' business weigh in on potential coronavirus impacts," KHON2 March 10, 2020
​"House Speaker Scott Saiki appoints members of Hawaii coronavirus committee," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 9, 2020
"Facts Not Fear: a panel of medical and travel experts discuss coronavirus," KHON2, March 9, 2020
"Hospitality industry emphasizes Hawaii still open for business," KITV4, March 6, 2020
​"Hawaii travel industry offers deal to offset impact of coronavirus anxiety," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 8, 2020
​"Fear of travel heightens amid virus outbreak," KHON2, March 4, 2020
​"Tourism Supports Responsible Development," MidWeek, March 4, 2020

February

​"Coronavirus' effects predicted to slow down Hawaii's economy," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 24, 2020
​"Tourism industry braces for downturn as coronavirus spreads," Hawaii News Now, February 24, 2020
​"Tourism officials discuss economic impact of coronavirus in Hawaii," KHON2, February 21, 2020
​"Supermensch is in the House," MidWeek, February 19, 2020
​"What's That Sound? It's a Train That's Coming," MidWeek, February 19, 2020
"Hawaii to continue paying half of air fare to help homeless return to families," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 16, 2020
"Hawaii resident placed in mandatory quarantine after returning from epicenter of outbreak," Hawaii News Now, February 10, 2020
"Combating Sex Trafficking A Top Priority," MidWeek, February 5, 2020
"Legislation seeks to continue flying isle homeless back home," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 3, 2020
"Legislative bill looks to continue shipping homeless from Hawaii," KHON2, February 3, 2020

January

"On the Move: Jason Paloma and Jared Higashi," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 31, 2020
"Filipina woman suffers stroke' perseveres and win HLTA's Housekeeper of the Year award," KHON2, January 28, 2020
"Women Inmates and a Tale of Compassion," Midweek, January 22, 2020
"Law enforcement hopes capture of crime ring players will help bring crime under control," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 19, 2020
"Lodging employees honored," The Garden Island, January 19, 2020
"Tua Tagovailoa among Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Honorees to Speak at Hawaii Public Schools," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 16, 2020
"Na Po'e Pa'ahana Awards: Bigger and Better," Midweek, January 8, 2020

December

"O'ahu businesses see boost from Hawaii Bowl visitors," KITV4, Tuesday, December 2019
"Hawaii Tennis Open loses big names Maria Sharapova and Kei Nishikori, but the show goes on," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 27, 2019
"Where Compassionate Acts of Aloha Abound," MidWeek, December 25, 2019
"There's a free way to get around Kauai until Christmas," KITV4, December 21, 2019
"HTA to give World Surf League $100K to maximize Hawaii in Olympics," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 20, 2019
"A Medical Benefit That's Music to the Ears," Midweek, December 11, 2019
"Lee Cataluna: A show of leadership that wasn’t just for show," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 6, 2019
"Lt. Gov. Josh Green assembles health care workers for emergency medical mission to Samoa," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 4, 2019
"Hawaii Sends a Medical Mission To Help Samoa Measles Crisis," Civil Beat, December 3, 2019
"Hawaii medical team arrives in Samoa to help with deadly measles outbreak," Hawaii News Now, December 3, 2019
"5 Critical Issues for the Hospitality Industry," Hawaii Hospitality, November/December 2019 Issue

November

"Scholarships Pave Way For Tourism Careers," MidWeek, November 27, 2019
"Taking Aim at Homelessness, Sex Trafficking," Midweek, November 20, 2019
"Hawaii's visitor industry hopes to bolster workforce by recruiting teen students early," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 11, 2019
"Maui bucks a statewide downturn in hotel demand with new developments increasing," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 10, 2019
"Editorial: Airbnb subpoena shows progress," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 8, 2019
"Council hears vacation rental update," West Hawaii Today, November 6, 2019
"Training recognizes key role hotel industry could play in cracking down on sex trafficking," Hawaii News Now, November 5, 2019
"Structural engineer considers Aloha Stadium unsafe, fan captures cracks below seats," KHON2, November 4, 2019
"Sex trafficking a big concern to tourism authority," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 5, 2019
"The Hawaii tourism industry is getting involved with sex trafficking awareness," KITV4, November 3, 2019
"Oahu short-term vacation rentals drop steeply since city's crackdown on illegal rentals," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 2, 2019

October

"Focusing On Better Tourism Management," MidWeek, October 30, 2019
"Hawaii is on the list of potential sites to host next year's G7 summit," Hawaii News Now, October 21, 2019
"HLTA General Membership Meeting Spadea," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 19, 2019
"A 'Priceless' Engagement For the NBA, HTA," MidWeek, October 16, 2019
"Maui Country contingent headed to Oahu for clinic with Clippers," The Maui News, October 2, 2019
"Texas buyer sues seller of illegal Portlock vacation rental," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 2, 2019
"Celebrating The 'Local Champ' Of Agriculture," MidWeek, October 2, 2019

September

"Body pulled from Ala Wai Canal identified as Minnesota visitor," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 24, 2019
"HLTA and HTA donate $100,000 to help address homelessness in Waikiki," Pacific Business News, September 24, 2019
"State, tourism agencies fund effort to reduce chronic Waikiki homeless," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 24, 2019
"Kalihi Kai: A True Inspiration For the Arts," MidWeek, September 18, 2019
"How to Increase Visitor Spending," Hawaii Business Magazine, September 16, 2019
"Hike in illegal rental fines moves forward," The Maui News, September 12, 2019
"Americans Strongly Support Reforming Federal Law to Reign In Illegal Short-Term Rentals," Lodging, September 11, 2019
"Three different plans proposed for Aloha Stadium renovations," KHON2, September 9, 2019
"Kalihi Kai Elementary gets $3,000 donation," KITV4, September 9, 2019
"Meet 2019's Distinguished Group of Fellows," MidWeek, September 4, 2019

August

"It's a Record-setting Year For Charity Walk," MidWeek, August 21, 2019
"Cowboys-Rams pregame show: Tourism officials hopeful for Hawaii's future with NFL," Hawaii News Now, August 20, 2019
"With success of Rams-Cowboys game, tourism officials hope for more," Hawaii News Now, August 19, 2019
"Fans battle traffic, lines to see first NFL preseason match-up in Hawaii in 4 decades," Samoa News, August 19, 2019
"The Rams-Cowboys matchup will be the first NFL preseason game since 1976: when will it return again," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 17, 2019
"NFL preseason game is a boost to local economy," KHON 2, August 15, 2019
"Rams-Cowboys preseason game could become Aloha Stadium's biggest money maker,"  Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 15, 2019 
"Charity Walk funds distributed to nonprofits," The Garden Island, August 14, 2019
"Some fear backlash against tourists could arise at Laniakea Beach," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 14, 2019
"Burglaries took place after hotel rooms weren't closed during fire emergency," KHON2, August 8, 2019
"Police Hunting for Waikiki Arsonist," Honolulu-Star Advertiser, August 8, 2019
"Securing Homelessness Funding For Chinatown," Midweek Island Matters, August 7, 2019
"Charity walk sets records statewide and on Oahu, where 123 nonprofits received funds," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 3, 2019
"HLTA Awards Funding to More Than 120 Oahu Nonprofits," Pacific Business News, August 2, 2019

July

"Funding Boosts efforts to reduce Chinatown homelessness," Honolulu-Star Advertiser, July 25, 2019
​"Over $100,000 in grants awarded by HLTA, HTA," KITV, July 24, 2019
​"Hawaii's $18 billion tourism industry is the latest victim of the US-China trade fight," CNBC, July 23, 2019
"Rules needed for cameras in parks," Honolulu-Star Advertiser, July 16, 2019
"Letting the Voices Of Tomorrow Be Heard," Midweek Island Matters, July 10, 2019
"Youth Sports: Dedicated supporters, kids make Hawaii elite," Honolulu-Star Advertiser, July 8, 2019
​"Youth sports in Hawaii also can bring in tourism dollars," Honolulu-Star Advertiser, July 8, 2019​

"MidWeek HOTSHOTS," ​Big Island NOW, July 3, 2019

June

"HLTA Supports Governor's Decision to Veto TAT Bill," ​Big Island NOW, June 25, 2019

"Gov. David Ige says he will veto Senate vacation rental collection bill," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 25

"Hilo High School Vikings Attend Rams Clinic on O'ahu" Big Island Now, June 24, 2019

"At Long Last, City Coucil Reins In TVRs" Midweek Island Matters, June 26, 2019

"Trade War, Escalating Tentions Lead to Big Drop in Chinese Visitors to Hawaii" Hawaii News Now, June 20, 2019

"Lunas Attend LA Rams Football Clinic," Maui Now, June 21, 2019

"An Illegal Rental By Any Other Name is Still Illegal" Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 21, 2019

"Pisa Tinoisamoa returns to Hawaii, spreading message of Aloha with the LA Rams," KHON2 June 15, 2019
"LA Rams community events" KHON2 Wake-Up 2Day, June 14, 2019
"LA Rams will host football and cheerleading clinics," KHON2, June 13, 2019
"Hotel official: Time to ‘diversify tourism’" The Maui News, June 11, 2019

"Honolulu One Step Closer to Cracking Down on Vacation Rentals," KHON2, June 6 2019

"Council OKs Tax Hikes for Hotels, Other Properties," Star-Advertiser, June 6, 2019

"Young Entrepreneurs, Business for the Next Generation" The Beet, June 5, 2019
"Certain real property taxes to increase this year," ​KHON 2, June 5, 2019

"Property Tax Hike for Hotels Gets City Council Approval, but Barely," Hawaii News Now June 5, 2019

"China Tells Citizens to Stop Traveling to the US, Hawaii Could Lose Millions of Dollars," KITV, June 5 2019

"Flu Ruled Out as Possible Cause of Death for Couple with Hawaii Ties Who Died in Fiji," Hawaii News Now, June 5 2019

"HLTA Holds Presser on Real Property Tax Measure," Star-Advertiser, June 4, 2019

​"Hawaii Tourism Industry Opposes Proposed Property Tax Increase, Say It's Paying for Rail," Hawaii Public Radio, June 5, 2019

"Proposed Tax Hike Could Hurt Tourism, Industry Leaders Say," Pacific Business News, June 5, 2019

"Lodging Industry Mounts Opposition to Rise in Property Tax," Star-Advertiser, June 5, 2019

"Hotel Industry Makes Last Ditch Effort to Block Proposed Tax Increases," Hawaii News Now, June 4, 2019

"University of Hawaii Grad and Husband Die of Mysterious Illness While Vacationing in Fiji," Star-Advertiser, June 5, 2019

"City Must Impose Spending Controls," Star-Advertiser, June 5, 2019

"Letter: City should cut spending before taxing hotels," Star-Advertiser, June 4, 2019
"Waikiki pavilions might be converted to deter homeless," Star-Advertiser, June 3, 2019

May

"Free Hawaii Hotel and Restaurant Show Open for Business," Star-Advertiser, May 30, 2019​

"Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show to Open," Star-Advertiser, May 28, 2019

"In Memory: Chuck Gee, Tourism Leader, Leaves Robust Legacy in Hawaii and Abroad" Star-Advertiser, May 22, 2019

"10 Public High School Students Each Receive $12k Tourism Scholarship" Star-Advertiser, May 21, 2019 ​​

"Hawaii Hotel Room Rates Increase but Demand Wanes" Star-Advertiser, May 21, 2019 ​​

"Visitor Industry Charity Walk Raises $2.5M for Hawaii Charities" Star-Advertiser, May 21, 2019 ​​

"HLTA Charity Walk Raises $2.5 Million Statewide" Pacific Business News, May 20, 2019 ​​

​"Charity Walks Across the State Reel in $2.5M for Local Organizations" HNN, May 19, 2019 ​​

"Thousands Walk on Saturday for 41st Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk" KHON2, May 18, 2019 ​​

"2019 Charity Walk Raises $2.5M Statewide" Big Island Now, May 19, 2019 ​

"Inaugural 'Slippah Walk' Benefits Wounded Warrior Ohana" Star-Advertiser, May 19, 2019 

"Hawaii's First 1K Slippah Walk Kicks off at Magic Island" KITV, May 18, 2019 

"The Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises $2.5 Million" KITV, May 19, 2019 

"Honolulu Council Committee Again Tosses Out Trash Pickup Fee" Star-Advertiser, May 15, 2019 

"For Aloha, It's A Slam Dunk" MW Island Matters, May 15, 2019 

"Council OKs Higher Property Tax Rates for Most" The Maui News, May 11, 2019 

"Vacation Rental Bills Draw Nearly a Hundred Testifiers to City Council Hearing" KITV4, May 8, 2019 

"Don't Delay Action on Vacation Rentals" Star-Advertiser, May 8, 2019 

"Vacation Rentals' Fates Hang in the Balance" KHON2, May 7, 2019 

"After Layoffs, Hotel Workers Wonder What's Next for Hospitality Industry" KHON2, May 5, 2019 

"Our Future Leaders" The Garden Island, May 4, 2019 

"Taking Issue with Mayor's Tax Increase Plan" ​MidWeek, May 1, 2019

April

"HLTA's Citizen-Scholar Awards" KITV, April 30, 2019 

"Honolulu City Council Committee Advances Vacation Rental Bills" ​Star-Advertiser, April 30, 2019

"More Visitors Spending Less Money in Islands" KHON2, April 25, 2019

"Committee Holds Off Votes on Vacation Rental Bills " ​Star-Advertiser, April 24, 2019

"Hawaii Hotels Report Lackluster First Quarter " Star-Advertiser, April 23, 2019

"Visitor Industry Provides $150,000 for Maui Homelessness Services"  Lahaina News, April 18, 2019

"New Partnership Helps Hawai'i's Homeless,"  MidWeek Island Matters, April 17, 2019

"Kauai Hotel Serves as Heartbeat of Tourism-resistant Community"  Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 15, 2019

"Lawmakers must try, try and try again until they forge needed law on vacation rentals"  Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 14, 2019

"Hawaii Cracking Down on Illegal Vacation Rentals"  Travel Pulse, April 10, 2019

"Hawaii Closer to Forcing Airbnb to Collect Taxes on Rentals" Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 9, 2019

"Visitor Industry Distributes $61K to Big Island Homelessness Services" ​ Bis Island Now, April 5, 2019

"Major Tourism Organizations Introduce College Scholarships" Lahaina News, April 4, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: "Visitor Industry Provides $113K for 44 Oahu Nonprofits in Homelessness Services," April 4, 2019

"Maui Homeless Services Get $150K from Visitor Industry" Maui News, April 3, 2019

"A 'Legacy' is Born with Tourism Scholarship" MidWeek Island Matters, April 3, 2019

"We Don't Forget," The Garden Island, April 2, 2019​​

​March

"2nd Annual Visitor Public Safety Conference Focuses on Repeat Offenders, Drug Dealers and the Homeless Crisis," KITV4, March 29, 2019​​

"Homelessness is No. 1 Public Safety Issue in Waikiki, Honolulu Police Chief says," Star-Advertiser, March 29, 2019​​

"Conference Aims to Address Crime in Waikiki, Other Tourists Districts," Star-Advertiser, March 26, 2019​​

"Right Moves on Vacation Rental," Star-Advertiser, March 24 2019​​

"Hawaii hotels report February as worst monthly performance in about a decade" ​Honolulu Star Advertiser March 26, 2019

"Searching for the Big Spenders: PBN's Tourism Roundtable," Pacific Business News, March 21, 2019

"LA Rams Will Kick Off Their Hawaii Preseason Game with Weeks of Community Outreach ," ​KHON2, March 21, 2019

"Hawaii Tourism Industry Excited for Preseason NFL Game ," ​KITV Island News, March 21, 2019

"Details to the LA Rams Preseason Game in Hawaii to be Revealed This Week ," ​KITV Island News, March 19, 2019

"HLTA Partners Help Bolster Tourism, Economy ," ​MidWeek Island Matters, March 20, 2019

"Scholarships Worth up tp $48,000 Available for Hawaii Graduates," KHON2, March 18, 2019​​

"The Value of Recognition," Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, March/April 2019​​

"Convention Center LEEDs the Nation," Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, March/April 2019​​

"Managing Tourism Proper HTA Focus," Star-Advertiser, March 12 2019​​

"Hawaii Tourism Authority Trims Marketing Aimed at Canada, Europe," Star-Advertiser, March 10 2019​​

"The ISO Named Best Boutique Hotel In Hawaii At aio Media Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Awards," ​​PR Newswire, March 6, 2019​​

"HLTA Honor's Hawaii's Top Tourism Industry Achievers," ​​KITV4 Island News, March 6, 2019​​

"Winners Announced for the 2019 aio Media Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Awards," ​​Hawaii Magazine, March 6, 2019​

"Celebrating the Best in Hawaii Tourism," ​​Hawaii Business Magazine, March 1, 2019​​

"Taking It To The Next Level," ​MidWeek, March 6, 2019

"Ho'okupu Center Will Be A Hub For Youth ," ​MidWeek Island Matters, March 6, 2019

"Southwest's Low Fares Ramp Up Interisland Competition ," ​Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 5, 2019

$2.8B Honolulu Budget Proposes Trash-pickup fee and Higher Taxes for Hotels, Investment Properties ," ​
​Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 2, 2019

​February

"New Crime-fighting Plan Rolled Out for Waikiki Amid Cries to Beef Up Security ," ​Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 27, 2019

"Hawaii Hotels Kick off 2019 with Slow Start ,"​Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 25, 2019

"Waikiki 3-Strikes Bill is Stalled by Senate Committee ," ​Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 21, 2019

"3-Strikes Bill Woud Band Waikiki Repeat Offenders ," ​Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 19, 2019

"Visitor Industry Stars Shine ," ​MidWeek Island Matters, February 20, 2019

"HLTA Recognizes Na Po'e Pa'ahana Winners ," MidWeek Island Matters, February 6, 2019

​January

"Area Hotel Workers Win Big At Na Po'e Pa'ahana Awards," MidWeek West Oahu Voice, January 30, 2019

"How a New Larger Plane Can Bring in More Cash for Hawaii's Economy," KITV Island News, January 28, 2019

"Hotel Units Drop as Vacation Rental Units Fuel Growth," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 29, 2019

"Na Po'e Pa'ahana Awards Recognize The Best In Hawaii's Hospitality Industry," Lahaina News January 24, 2019

"Editorial: Action needed now on vacation rentals," Honolulu Star-Advertiser January 24, 2019

"City Council Debates Fate of Oahu's Short Term Rentals," ​KITV4 Island News, January 22, 2019

"Richards, Hanalei Colony Resort Win Big," ​The Garden Island, January 20, 2019

"Key Points Missing From The Rail Audit," ​MidWeek Island Matters, January 23, 2019

"Finally, Realistic Reporting of Tourism Numbers," ​Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, January/February 2019

"Laura Richards, Woman of the Year," ​Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, January/February 2019

"Palafox Named Operations Director for HLTA," ​Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, January/February 2019

"Hale Koa's Bacigal Named Manager of the Year," ​Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, January/February 2019

"Together, Everyone Achieves More," ​Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, January/February 2019

"Maui Hotel Workers Honored With Industry Awards," ​Maui Now, January 11, 2019

"Na Po'e Pa'ahana Best in Hospitality Industry," ​Big Island Now, January 10, 2019

"Lauding HTA Chief's Collaborative Efforts," MidWeek Island Matters, January 9, 2018

​December

"Making The Case For Tourism Sustainability," MidWeek Island Matters, December 26, 2018

"Palafox Named Senior Director of Operations for HLTA," Big Island Now, December 13, 2018

"Fondly Remembering The Decency Of No. 41," MidWeek Island Matters, December 12, 2018

"Hawai'i Hotel & Restaurant Show," The Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 9, 2018

"HLTA Under the Stars," (October 13) , December 5, 2018

"Eco-Tour Operators at Annual Event," Big Island Now, December 3, 2018
"Pent-up Demand Drives a Recent Series of sold-out Concerts at Aloha Stadium," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 1, 2018

November

'The power to do good': Hawaii leaders remember life, service of former President George H. W. Bush,"  Hawaii News Now, November 30, 2018
"HLTA Gathers at Ko Olina," Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, November 2018
"Action on Transient Vacation Rentals a Must," ​Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, November 2018
"Mobile Hygiene Unit Arrives on Big Island."  KHON2, November 19, 2018
"Mobile Shower Unit Arrives To Support Hawaii Disaster Relief," Big Island Video News, November 17, 2018
"HLTA Meeting Sets Stage For What's To Come," MidWeek Island Matters, November 14, 2018
"After a two-year dry spell, Hawaii once again has a lone Republican in the Senate," Hawaii News Now, November 7, 2018
"Maui Voters Want Tougher Fines for Unlicensed Airbnbs," Honolulu Civil Beat, November 7, 2018
"HLTA Pau Hana," (October 22) MidWeek November 6, 2018

October

"Stronger Marketing Could Boost Tourism" MidWeek Island Matters, October 31, 2018
"Hotel group works to curb Waikiki crime" KITV4 Island News, October 28, 2018 
"Search Continues for Gunman in Sunday's Waikiki Shooting," KITV4 Island News, October 22, 2018 
"Vacation Rental Quandary," MidWeek Island Matters, October 17, 2018
"HNL to take part in U.S. Australia Global Entry pilot program," Pacific Business News, October 04, 2018
"Celebrating Unsung Heroes of Hospitality," MidWeek island Matters, October 3, 2018

​September

"Hot Shots - 9/26/18," MidWeek Island Matters, September 25, 2018
"Nominations Now Open for the aio Media," Honolulu Magazine, September 21, 2018
"Awards Honor the Best People and Companies in Hawaii Tourism," Hawaii Business Magazine, September 19, 2018
"Why It’s Time To Jump Aboard The P3 Train," MidWeek Island Matters, September 19, 2018
"Oahu Charity Walk Allocations: About Town 09-16-18," West Hawaii Today, September 16, 2018
​"'Overtourism' on Kauai,"  The Garden Island, September 16, 2018
"Shops remain open as visitor industry prepares for storm," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 10, 2018 ​
"World Series Champs Make Hawai'i Proud; Ala Wai Canal A Concern," ​MidWeek Island Matters, September 5, 2018 ​

August

"Welcome to Tourism 101," THINKTECH HAWAII Tourism 101, August 29, 2018 
"Visitors to Oahu play as Tropical Storm Lane shifts direction," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 25, 2018 ​
 "5 tourists rescued as powerful Hurricane Lane lashes Hawaii," ​Associated Press, August 24, 2018 ​
"Visitor industry prepares to hunker down," ​Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 23, 2018 
"A Case For More Foreign Language Education," ​MidWeek island Matters, August 22, 2018 
"Visitor industry says it's ready," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 22, 2018
"Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst:" Tourism agency urges visitors to monitor Hurricane Lane," KITV Island News, August 20, 2018
"Charity Walk takes giant step," The Garden Island, August 16, 2018
"Why Hiroshima Needs Our Kokua Now," MidWeek Island Matters, August 8, 2018 ​
"VASH Marks 20 Years," ​MidWeek Pa'ina, August 7, 2018
"Get HIP with HLTA @ SKY Waikiki," Hawaii News Now, August 2, 2018
"HLTA Pau Hana," MidWeek, August 1, 2018 ​

July

"Education, Elections Impact Tourism's Future," MidWeek Island Matters, July 25, 2018 
'Ige, Carvalho receive endorsements from Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 21, 2018 
"Hospitality industry announces endorsements," KITV Island News, July 21, 2018
First Congressional District Forum, full video, courtesy of Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 20, 2018
"Highlights from Hawaii's 1st Congressional District Forum in Waikiki," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 20, 2018
"Congressional candidates share views in Waikiki," ​KHON2 News, July 19, 2018 
"Lt. Gov candidates discuss tourism issues at public forum," KITV Island News, July 13, 2018 
"Lieutenant governor candidates square off in Waikiki," KHON2 News, July 13th, 2018 
"Reviewing Tourism's Short-, Long-term Goals," MidWeek Island Matters, July 11, 2018 
"HLTA'S HYPE Turns Two," MidWeek Pa'ina, July 8, 2018
"Hanabusa and Ige debate immigration, environment," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 3, 2018 ​
"Gubernatorial candidates square off in forum," KITV Island News, July 2, 2018

June

"Governor intends to veto resort tax bill," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 26th, 2018 
"Tourism Industry Seeks Relief From Disasters," MidWeek Island Matters, June 27th, 2018 ​
"Don't expand reach of TAT," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 17, 2018 
"Hospitality industry awards scholarships," Lahaina News, June 13, 2018 
"HiEHiE is up and running at temporary micro housing units in Pahoa," KITV Island News, June 13, 2018
"Saluting Graduates With Citizen-Scholar Awards," ​MidWeek Island Matters, June 13, 2018 
"HiEHiE Mobile Shower Unit to Support Puna Disaster Relief," Big Island Now, June 12, 2018 ​
"Lodging industry opposes tax hike," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 11, 2018  
also featured in:  US News & World Report - Miami Herald - Hastings Tribune -  San Luis Obispo Tribune 
"Lodging industry opposes tax hike," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 11, 2018 
"Visitor assistance agency holding fundraiser to support growing needs," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 10, 2018 
Kapaa High's Hanson honored by HLTA," ​The Garden Island, June 4, 2018 ​
"Tourism officials battling misinformation  surrounding Kilauea eruption," KHON2 News, June 1, 2018 

May

"Charity Walk Sets New Record; Tua Shines," MidWeek Island Matters, May 31, 2018
"Youth Impact Program ready to kicks off second year in Hawaii," ​KITV Island News, May 23rd, 2018 
"2018 Visitors Industry Charity Walk at Ala Moana Beach Park," Honolulu Star-Advertiser , May 21, 2018
 "Statewide walkathon raises $2.5 million for local charities," Hawaii News Now, May 20, 2018  
"Charity Walk raises $2.5 million statewide," KITV May 19th, 2018 
"Walking to help," The Garden Island, May 18, 2018
"Big Plans to Revitalize Ala Wai Golf Course," MidWeek Island Matters, May 16, 2018 
"Visitor Industry Charity Walk sets new fundraising records," The Maui News, May 13, 2018
"40th Annual Visitors Industry Charity Walk," West Hawaii Today, May 13, 2018
"Charity walk shatters fundraising goal," The Garden Island, May 13, 2018
"Maui County Charity Walk raises over $1.4 million for community," Hawaii News Now, May 12, 2018 
"Visitor industry gives $25,000 to help Kauai flood victims," The Garden Island, May 12, 2018 
"Talk Story: Trevor Ozawa," Hawaii Business Magazine, May 11, 2018 
"Number of homeless drops on Oahu," ​Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 8, 2018 
"Hospitality industry awards $52,000 in scholarships to public school seniors," Hawaii  Tribune Herald, May 5, 2018 
"Here's A Vote For Lowering The Voting Age," MidWeek Island Matters, May 2, 2018

April:

"Southwest Airlines announces plans to serve at four Hawaii airports," KHON2, April 26, 2018 
"Hospitality Industry Awards $52,000 in Scholarships to Public School Seniors," Maui Now, April 25, 2018 
"HLTA awards $52K scholarships to public school students," Hawaii News Now, April 25, 2018 
"Wednesday Morning shakas," Citizen-Scholar feature:  KITV4, April 25. 2018 
"Hospitality industry awards $52,000 in scholarships to public school students,' KITV4, April 23, 2018 
"Kauai hospitality industry steps up to help residents, tourists," Pacific Business News, April 18, 2018 
"Remembering My Brother, 'The Polynesian Man'," MidWeek Island Matters, April 18, 2018 
"Bill would let isle voters decide on investment property tax for schools," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 5, 2018
"UFC president Dana White says UFC Hawaii 'isn't happening,'" KHON2, April 4, 2018 
"Details Still Missing Over City's Records Snafu," MidWeek: Island Matters, April 4, 2018
"Tourism needs to be sustainable," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 1, 2018

​March:

"Hawaii’s visitor industry tries to improve nuclear response," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 30, 2018
"Hotel industry looks to step up emergency preparedness after missile alert mistake," Hawaii News Now, March 29, 2018 
"Hawai'i Hotel Industry Conducts Post-False Missile Alert Workshop," Hawaii Public Radio, March 29, 2018
"Visitors emptied wallets to stay in isles last month," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 29, 2018
"Sending homeless home working according to former Mayor Mufi Hannemann," KITV4, March 23, 2018
"Former mayor: We need to do a better job attracting big sports events to Hawaii," Hawaii News Now, March 22, 2018
"A Prolific Visitor Public Safety Conference," MidWeek: Island Matters, March 21, 2018
"Celebrating 25 years of wahine basketball," MidWeek: Island Matters, March 5, 2018
"Make Waikiki safer, day and night," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 5, 2018
"Stabbing of military man increases scrutiny over Waikiki crime," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 3, 2018
"Honolulu police are looking for two suspects from a Waikiki stabbing," KITV4, March 2, 2018

February:
"Recent high-profile crimes in Waikiki spur summit on visitor safety," Hawaii News Now, February 27, 2018
"Stakeholders want to curb crime they fear will mar Waikiki's image," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 27, 2018
"State House rolls out bills on homeless crisis," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 26, 2018
"Public Safety Conference set to take place this week," Hawaii News Now, February 26, 2018
"Rash of crimes spurs Waikiki safety conference," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 24, 2018
"Safety Is HLTA's No. 1 Priority," ​Island Matters, February 21, 2018
"State emergency, tourism officials join in crisis reporting effort," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 11, 2018
"Improving public safety among HLTA priorities," Midweek - Island Matters, February 8, 2018
"Homeless repatriation program works," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 8, 2018
January:
"Let's not have another blunder like that," Midweek - Island Matters, January 24, 2018
"Westin Maui Resort & Spa earns three first place honors at hospitality industry awards," Lahaina News, January 25, 2018
"Hotel's Survey Disaster Preparedness," Hawaii Public Radio- The Conversation, January 23, 2018
"Navarro among hospitality award winners," The Garden Island, January 21, 2018
"Tourists could use some reassurance," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 17, 2018
"28th Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards," Big Island Now, January 16, 2018
"Maui Finalists Make Big Wins at HLTA’s Na Po’e Pa’ahana Awards," Maui Now, January 16, 2018
"Military warning termed ‘wake-up call’ for Waikiki," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 15, 2018
"Tourism industry adjusts to impact of false missile alert to visitors," KHON2, January 14, 2018
"​Hawaii's tourism industry gets proactive to minimize damage after false alarm," Fox News, January 14, 2018
"Tourism Execs Respond After Hawaii Missile Alert," Travel Pulse, January 14, 2018
"Tourism industry fears repercussions after erroneous missile warning," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 13, 2018
"Big Blueprints for Mayor Wright," Midweek - Island Matters, January 10, 2018
 "Business Report, 1/9/18" Hawaii News Now, January 9, 2018 

2017

December:
"Sen. Hirono: Canada Preclearance Will Benefit Economy," Big Island Now, December 22, 2017
"HLTA sets the stage for a fabulous 2018," Midweek - Island Matters, December 27, 2017
"The Warning Siren Test Has Evident Flaws," - Midweek - Island Matters, December 13, 2017
November:
"The Value of Infrastructure Improvements," Midweek - Island Matters, November 29, 2017
"A 'STEP' toward small-business success," Midweek - Island Matters, November 15, 2017
"UH men’s volleyball team coming," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 14, 2017
"Trump packs a heavy schedule during short trip to isles," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 3, 3017
"Addressing Threats To Visitor Safety," Midweek - Island Matters, November 1, 2017
October:
"Groups call on military, HPD to address crimes," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 29, 2017
"Delay in state funds to aid homeless pains tourism industry," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 29, 2017
"​2,000 pumpkins handed out in Waimea," The Garden Island, October 23, 2017
"Bold decisions needed for homeless," Midweek - Island Matters, October 18, 2017
"KEO helps homeless get back home," The Garden Island, Oct. 16, 2017
"Hawaii tourism officials say Hawaii is known around the world as a safe place," KITV, October 5, 2017
"'Sustainability' drives Pacific Rim Forum," Midweek - Island Matters, October 4, 2017
"Las Vegas shooting stirs memories of 1979 Waikiki sniper attack," Hawaii News Now, October 4, 2017
September:
"Meet the New Face and Leader of Rail," Midweek - Island Matters, September 20, 2017
"Walking Tall: Nonprofits share in Charity Walk funds," The Garden Island, September 8, 2017
"​Kalihi's 21st Century Transformation," Midweek - Island Matters, September 6, 2017
"Tourists to Help Pay for Beleaguered Honolulu Rail," Travel Pulse, September 4, 2017
"Affordable rentals, condo-hotel project headed to Honolulu City Council for approval," KITV, September 4, 2017
"Tourists flow into Hawaii despite threats from Pyongyang," CGTN America, September 4, 2017
"Hawai‘i Island Nonprofits Awarded $35,000 to Help Homeless," Big Island Now, September 4, 2017
"HLTA presents $35K to Big Island homeless services agencies," West Hawaii Today - About Town, September 2, 2017
"Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association presents $35,000 to Hawaii Island homeless services agencies," Hawaii 24/7, September 3, 2017
August:
"Rail bailout bill passes House Transportation and Finance Committees," KITV, August 31, 2017
"Honolulu Rail "Bailout" Bill passes Senate Ways and Means Committee," KITV, August 28, 2017
"Rail deal survives first vote in special session," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 29, 2017
"Senate committee narrowly approves rail funding bill," Hawaii News Now, August 28, 2017
"Who pays the price? Many on Big Island not on board to fund rail for Honolulu," Hawaii Tribune Herald, August 27, 2017
"Neighbor Island hotel tax mulled for Honolulu rail," West Hawaii Today, August 27, 2017
"Plan to raise hotel room tax to fund beleaguered rail project irks some," Hawaii News Now, August 25, 2017
"How KAI Benefits Palolo," Midweek - Island Matters, August 23, 2017
Special hearing on the Honolulu Rail Project - Recorded live by Civil Beat on August 14, 2017
Mufi Hannemann testifies on Rail Project at 51 minutes in. 
"House and Senate leaders keep searching for rail funds," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 15, 2017
"A conversation with Mufi Hannemann," ThinkTech Hawaii, August 1, 2017
July:
"Donation helps send homeless to Mainland families," The Garden Island, July 29, 2017
'New Hawaii products unveiled at food industry event," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 25, 2017
"Critics question state's campaign to prepare for North Korean attack," Hawaii News Now, July 21, 2017
"In need of high-rise sprinkler systems," Midweek - Island Matters, July 25, 2017
​"Critics question state's campaign to prepare for North Korean attack," Hawaii News Now, July 24, 2017
"HLTA deserves credit for UH donation," The Garden Island - Other Voices, July 21, 2017
"With King Tides, experts predict rising sea levels," Hawaii Business, July 21, 2017
"Webster, Akana Making Impact In NBA," Midweek - Island Matters, July 12, 2017
Happy Camper for Sunday, July 2 - The Garden Island
June:
"HTA approves $88.3M Annual Budget," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 30, 2017
"No Worries, Bette - You're Still Divine; and An End To The HART Debate," Midweek - Island Matters, June 29, 2017
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"A Network of Leaders," Midweeek, June 20, 2017
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"Kauai Grad Lands Scholarship," The Garden Island, June 19, 2017
"Another Successful HLTA Charity Walk," Midweek - Island Matters, June 14, 2017
"Boys' program uses football to teach," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 12, 2017
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May:
"A Poipourri of Island Topics," Midweek - Island Matters, May 31, 2017
"​Waikiki hotels, businesses prep for threat of coastal flooding," Hawaii News Now, May 23, 2017
"Charity Walk in Waikiki raises $440,000," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 21, 2017
"Over $2M total raised for non-profits at 39th Annual Charity Walk," Hawaii News Now, May 20, 2017
"Budget Committee Scraps Property Tax Hike For Hotels," CivilBeat, May 17, 2017
"Council panel nixes increase in Handi-Van fares, hotel property taxes," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 19, 2017
"Mufi Hannemann," Midweek - Old Friends, May 17, 2017
"Musings on Security, Airlines, Rail," Midweek - Island Matters, May 17, 2017
"Unlocking the B&B, TVU conundrum," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 7, 2017
"Charity Walk and a Mentoring Program," Midweek - Island Matters, May 3, 2017

April:

"Hotel Industry Pushes Back Against TAT Rate Hike: Mufi Hannemann," HPR2 - The Conversation, May 3, 2017
"Dueling votes kill rail funding bill," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 3, 2017
"Plan would raise hotel tax for Rail," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 29, 2017
"After much debate, lawmakers reach deal on funding for rail project," Hawaii News Now, April 28, 2017
"Deal to fund rail hikes hotel room tax," KITV News, April 28, 2017
"Hotels springing up in Kapolei," KITV News, April 21, 2017
"It's Always All About the Aloha/The Aloha Spirit," Midweek - Island Matters, April 19, 2017
"School tax plan’s problems pile up," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 20, 2017
"Hawaii's tourism needs tech to thrive," Midweek - Island Matters, April 5, 2017

March:

"As Waikiki moves homeless out of tourist zones, some fear perpetual displacement," The Guardian, March 29, 2017
"Alfred Apaka Stamp," Midweek - Island Matters, March 22, 2017
"Oahu surge frustrates neighbors, government," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 20, 2017
"Boycott Hawaii War Erupts on Twitter," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 17, 2017
"Kalihi Pride and Tourism Day," Midweek - Island Matters, March 8, 2017
"Hirono, Daines bill would prevent expiration of Asia-Pacific expedited travel program," Asian-American Press, March 5, 2017
"Save Our Surf opposes DLNR’s solution to fix Royal Hawaiian Groin," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 6, 2017
"Public opinion can inform policymaking on short-term rentals, rail and more," PBN, March 3, 2017
"State Senate Bill would give state agency more power to redevelop Aloha Stadium," Pacific Business news, March 2, 2017
Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association Monthly News, March 1, 2017

February:

"The Future of Tourism in Hawaii," Midweek - Island Matters, February 22, 2017
​"Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association's Top Priority: Ease Homelessness," Hawaii Public Radio, February 21, 2017
"Industry leaders set to gather for Tourism Day at the Capitol," KITV, February 19, 2017
"Police department switches up resources from Waikiki to Chinatown," KHON2, February 6, 2017
"A Great Education Appointment," Midweek - Island Matters, February 8, 2017

January:

"Honoring Advocates of Tourism" Midweek - Island Matters, January 25, 2017
"HLTA Woman of the Year," Midweek - Hot Shots, January 25, 2017
"Legacy award for Society of Seven," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 22, 2017
"Regulating Home-Share Rentals in Hawaii," UHERO blog, January 5, 2017
"Bill would end secrecy at State tourism agency," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 23, 2017
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"Women in Lodging's Woman the Year," Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, January/February 2017
"Leaders of tourism bureau often opt for closed meetings," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 16, 2017
"Association honors top tourism employees," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 13, 2017
"Maui Hospitality Workers Honored at Poʻe Paʻahana Awards," Maui Now, January 13, 2017
"Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association Honors Top Industry Employees," Hotel Online, January 13, 2017
"Hospitality Veteran Joins HLTA," Midweek - Island Matters, January 11, 2017
2016

December:

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"The Oscars of Hospitality; Memorable Moffatt Moments," Midweek - Island Matters, Dec. 28, 2016
"The Kumu Behind Hula Ka Noeau," Midweek - Island Matters, Dec. 14, 2016

November:

"'Hawaii Remembers' Block Party," Midweek - Island Matters, Nov. 30, 2016 
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Hawaii Hospitality Magazine
November/December Issue
"Seamlessly integrating TheBus and Rail," Midweek - Island Matters, Nov. 16, 2016
"Outrigger sale ‘a vote of confidence’," Pacific Business News, Nov. 11, 2016
"Project Cool Helps Beat the Heat," Midweek - Island Matters, Nov. 2, 2016

October:

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Harvest Festival clip by KITV, Oct. 23, 2016
"Pumpkins roll at festival," The Garden Island, Oct. 24, 2016
"HLTA Helps With Kauai Homelessness," Midweek - Island Matters, Oct. 19, 2016
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"Limited state funds to cool Hawaii's hot classrooms, outside donors step up to help," KITV4 News, Oct. 17, 2016
"Tourism group gives $25,000 to assist homeless on Kauai," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Oct. 15, 2016
"KEO gets $25000 for homeless," The Garden Island, Oct. 14, 2016
"HLTA debuts mentoring program," Honolulu Star-Advertiser Business Briefs, Oct. 8, 2016
Hawaii Hospitality Magazine - September/October
"Record Money Raised for Charities," Midweek - Island Matters, Oct. 5, 2016

September:

"The Story of Kuleana Breakfast Club," September 21, 2016
"Oahu charities share $330,000 from HLTA," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Sept. 29, 2016
"City adjusts its policies on closures of Kalakaua," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Sept. 26, 2016
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"62 groups share Charity Walk funds," The Garden Island, Sept. 25, 2016
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"HLTA helps AUW kick off fall giving campaign," Midweek, Sept. 20, 2016
"Concert to benefit homeless in Waikiki," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Sept. 12, 2016
"Lessons in Perseverance and Patience," Midweek - Island Matters, Sept. 7, 2016 
"Organizers of island summit are working hard to be green," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Sept. 5, 2016

August:

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MidWeek:
HLTA Scholarship Golf Tournament
MidWeek:
​PIC Celebrates 25 Years of Stories
Honolulu Star-Advertiser:
Lodging hui, AUW push charity effort
Honolulu Star-Advertiser:
​Obama might return to Hawaii to talk at conservation summit.
​The Garden Island: 
Charity walk money not for county projects

Visitor Safety: "Concerns rise with 'secret' water slide's popularity", Hawaii News Now, 8/04/16
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July:
"Visitor arrivals on track to top record," by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/29/16
"A Final Salute to Lt. Col. Mark Takai" Island Matters - MidWeek, 7/27/16
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"HIP: Hospitality Industry Pau Hana," Midweek - Paina, 7/18/16
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"3 Mayoral candidates swap claims about rail," by Gordon Pang - Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/15/16
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"Focus at first mayoral debate is on rail project beset with problems," by Mileka Lincoln - Hawaii News Now, 7/14/16
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​"In Honolulu Mayoral Forum, it's all about the rail project," by Chad Blair - Civil Beat, 7/14/16
"The Best Trade Show; Moanalua Magic" Island Matters - Midweek, 7/13/16
"State funds urged for IHS' homeless outreach in Waikiki" by Mufi Hannemann, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/13/16
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"Monthly Pau Hana set to honor outstanding hospitality personnel" - 7/6/16
June:
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"Get HIP with HLTA @ SKY Waikiki!" Hawaii News Now - 6/29/16
"Pau Hana program to celebrate visitor industry," Honolulu Star-Advertiser- 6/29/16
"Real Leadership Needed on Rail" - 6/29/16
​"Manu O Ku: Feathered Ambassador" Island Matters - Midweek, 6/15/16
May (Charity Walk):
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Charity Walk Mahalo Ad, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 6/5/16
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Hawaii News Now Mahalo Ad with Guy Hagi
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"Graduation, Charity Walk, and Pro Bowl" - 6/1/16
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"Charity Walk raises a record $2M," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 5/25/26
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"Visitor Industry Makes Strides for Charity," Honolulu Star-Advertiser TGIF, 5/24/16
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"The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association has $2M to share with local nonprofits," Pacific Business News, 5/26/16
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"Hawaii Literacy wants you to participate in the Visitor Industry Charity Walk," Hawaii News Now, 5/17/16
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"Local Connection: Charity Walk," Hawaii News Now
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"Thousands to participate in annual Charity Walk in support of various Hawaii charities," Hawaii News Now, 5/19/16
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"Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises funds for local charities," Hawaii News Now, 5/10/16
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"Thousands take part in annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk," Hawaii News Now, 5/20/16
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​Charity Walk PSA with Rick Blangiardi & Mufi Hannemann
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"Good Things About Hawaii: 38th Annual Charity Walk," Hawaii News Now
Charity Walk on the Radio:
Mahalo message by Mufi Hannemann
Charity Walk Jingle with Mufi Hannemann
Charity Walk Jingle with Tom Moffatt
Charity Walk Jingle with Jerry Gibson
​More on Charity Walk:
  • "Visitor Industry Walk All About Giving," Island Matters - Midweek, 5/18/16
  • "Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises $2M across Hawaii," Travel Weekly, 5/30/16
  • KITV "This Morning," 5/22/16
  • Hawaii News Now at 10, 5/21/16
  • KITV News at 10, 5/21/16
  • Hawaii News Now at 9, 5/21/16
  • Hawaii News Now at 5, 5/21/16
  • KITV News at 5, 5/21/16
  • KITV News "This Morrning," 5/21/16
  • Hawaii News Now "Sunrise," 5/20/16
  • Hawaii News Now "Sunrise," 5/18/16
April:
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"Getting Hyped for Hospitality," Metro Honolulu
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"Banking on the Millennial Generation," Island Matters - Midweek
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​"PICS: HYPE Launch Party at Sky Waikiki," Honolulu Pulse
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​"Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association launches young professionals group," Pacific Business News, 4/19/16

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"Citizen-Scholar Awards," Midweek Paina
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​Honolulu Star Advertiser: "Feeding the Future of Tourism" featuring interview with Mufi Hannemann
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​"The Hawaii vacation rental revolution" Pacific Business News, 4/15/16

More news:

  • ​​​"Turning the Pages of Tourism," Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, May/June 2016
  • "A Tale of Two Honolulu Historic Places," Island Matters - Midweek, 3/30/16
  • "Lodgers and Tax Dodgers," Hawaii Business, Jan. 2016
  • Island Matters - Midweek:  Airport Authority Bill Making Progress
  • Hawaii Business: Lodgers and Dodgers Article​
  • News Article | Honolulu Star Advertiser: “Honolulu, Kahului rank low in airport survey” featuring interview with Mufi Hannemann
  • News Article | Travel Weekly: “Canceled soccer match seen as setback for state” featuring interview with Mufi Hannemann
  • Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association Kauai Chapter sponsors Chamber of Commerce Kauai’s General Membership Meeting, featuring guest speakers Mufi Hannemann, President & CEO – HLTA, and Mary Ann Barnes, President – Kaiser Permanente.​
  • HLTA holds homelessness press conference on Maui
  • NEWS! HLTA holds homelessness press conference at the Hilton Hawaiian Village (press coverage)​
  • “Saturday Briefing” by Dr. Richard Kelley, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts
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