2025
May
April
March
February
- Waikiki tourists voice support for extra fee for ‘a good cause’, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 29, 2025
- Citizen-Scholar Awards Honor Hawai‘i’s Brightest Students and Future Leaders, KHON2, May 13, 2025
- The Los Angeles Rams are heading to Maui next summer, KHON2, May 7, 2025
- Los Angeles Rams to hold offseason minicamp on Maui, Hawaii News Now, May 7, 2025
- Living 808: Charity Walk 2025, KHON2, May 1, 2025
April
- Deportation, detention of German teens visiting Hawaii raises concern, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 28, 2025
March
- Hawaii tourism leaders say Canadians are canceling trips because of Trump, Hawaii News Now, March 20, 2025
- Canadians cite Trump in canceling trips to Hawaii, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 20, 2025
- Hospitality heroes honored at HLTA’s Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 14, 2025
February
- Four Seasons Hualalai tops US News hotel rankings, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 18, 2025
- Hannemann's Jamboree celebrates 31 years of championing girls basketball, Hawaii News Now, February 17, 2025
- Canadians reconsidering US and Hawaii travel due to tariffs, KHON2, February 17, 2025
- Returning homeless to the mainland could become permanent, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 12, 2025
- First climate fee bills pass initial hearing, with concerns, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 5, 2025
- Dave Reardon: Hannemann still wants Hawaii to be involved with NFL, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 2, 2025
- Enhancing Public Safety in Waikīkī: Visitors Public Safety Conference, KHON2, January 31, 2025
- Water safety, drowning prevention new focus in visitor public safety conference, Hawaii News Now, January 29, 2025
- Preventing tourist, local drownings added to Hawaii visitor safety conference, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 26, 2025
- The final day of the 2025 Transpacific Volleyball Championships did not disappoint!, Hawaii News Now, January 20, 2025
- Tourism officials say volleyball tournament solidifies Hawaii as sports destination, KHON2, January 20, 2025
- TransPacific Championships emphasize Hawaii as serious sports tourism contender, Hawaii News Now, January 14, 2025
- Lagging Japan arrivals point to slow recovery for Hawaii tourism, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 13, 2025
- Top golf pros tee off at the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club, KITV4, January 9, 2025
2024
December
APRIL
MARCH
- HTA seeks tourism deal for 2 years with Rams, Garden Island Newspaper, December 23, 2024
- Expediting Japanese travel part of bigger push for visitors, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 2, 2024
- Hawaii tourism seen strengthening in first quarter 2025, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 29, 2024
- Maui Invitational Tournament returns as a symbol of recovery, KITV4, November 25, 2024
- West Maui sees return of major events that aim to give region economic boost, Hawai'i News Now, November 24, 2024
- Maui Invitational nears long-awaited return to Lahaina, Hawai'i News Now, November 22, 2024
- Executive Insight: Mufi Hannemann talks tourism, Pacific Business News, November 21, 2024
- Hawaii Convention Center has blessing for 45 new pickleball courts ahead of big tournament, KITV4, October 30, 2024
- Inaugural pickleball festival expected to draw hundreds of players, spectators, Hawai'i News Now, October 30, 2024
- HTA chair reflects on tourism year, talks what's next for 2025, Hawai'i News Now, October 30, 2024
- Hawaii tourism industry talks merger, recovery and regeneration, Hawai'i News Now, October 1, 2024
- Hotels on Maui woo back leisure travelers, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 26, 2024
- Decline in Maui room bookings could cost the state more than $40 million in taxes, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 25, 2024
- Qurator will now rank Hawaii businesses on environmental impact, cultural respect, Hawaii News Now, June 27, 2024
- Certification launched for visitor industry businesses, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 26, 2024
- FestPAC: Finding cultural artifacts and rarities, KHON2, June 10, 2024
- Pan-Pacific Festival showcases Japanese culture, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 9, 2024
- Honolulu readies to welcome world's largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders, Spectrum News, June 5, 2024
- Hawaii prepares to welcome thousands of attendees for FestPAC celebrations, Hawaii News Now, June 4, 2024
- Honolulu named safest city to visit in the world, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 31, 2024
- Honolulu is the safest place to visit in the world, KHON2, May 30, 2024
- Turtle Bay Resort sold and to be rebranded as Ritz-Carlton, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 30, 2024
- Hawai'i hotels' soft spring is carrying over to summer, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 21, 2024
- On Politics: Taxing tourists remains tough way to raise money, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 19, 2024
- HTA study examines reinventing tourism oversight, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 14, 2024
- Finding money for the people of Hawaii, KHON2, May 8, 2024
- Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises more than $2 million, Pacific Business News, May 6, 2024
- HLTA holds annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk (photo gallery), Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 4, 2024
- Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association's Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises over $2 million, KITV4 Island News, May 4, 2024
- Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises more than $2 million, Pacific Business News, May 6, 2024
- HLTA holds annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk (photo gallery), Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 4, 2024
- Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association's Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises over $2 million, KITV4 Island News, May 4, 2024
- 45th Annual Industry Charity Walk raises over $2 million for Hawaii nonprofits, KHON2, May 4, 2024
- Charity Walk road closures begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, The Garden Island, May 3, 2024
APRIL
- Hannemann, Miyasato appointed to Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors, KHON2, April 23, 2024
- Hawaii Tourism Authority board chooses former Honolulu mayor as new leader, Hawaii News Now, April 23, 2024
- Mufi Hannemann recognized at this year’s Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism Gala, KHON2, April 10, 2024
- Akebono, a pioneering giant and ‘proud Hawaiian’ in sumo, dies at 54, Hawaii News Now, April 10, 2024
- Business school gala set to break records, but more donors sought, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 8, 2024
MARCH
- Deals abound as Hawaii tourism remains soft, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 29, 2024
- Hawai‘i Tourism Authority launches Makaukau Maui Campaign locally, The Maui News, March 28, 2024
- Spotlight Now: Tourism industry executives discuss Hawaii marketing, visitor education efforts, Hawaii News Now, March 26, 2024
- Waikiki walking tour to help bring back Japanese tourists, KHON2, March 24, 2024
- Robotic revolution takes center stage at Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show, KITV4 Island News, March 21, 2024
- Thousands turn out for the Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 21, 2024
- HHRS: Interview with Honolulu Star-Advertiser's Dave Kennedy (Chief Revenue Officer) and HLTA's Mufi Hannemann, Island Life Live, March 20, 2024
- HHRS: Interview with Domino's Mike Rompel (Franchisee/Owner), Island Life Live, March 20, 2024
- HHRS: Interview with Hawaiian Eateries' Frank Baker (Owner) & Anna Quinata (Plant Manager), Island Life Live, March 20, 2024
- HHRS: Interview with Manoa Chocolate Hawai‘i's Gracie Thacker (Director of Sales), Island Life Live, March 20, 2024
- HHRS: Interview with Honolulu Board of Water Supply:'s Steven Norstrom (Information Specialist), Island Life Live, March 20, 2024
- Radio Interview with Mufi Hannemann (Krater 96, KINE, KCCN and Power 104.3), March 20, 2024
- Thousands turn out for the Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show (photo gallery), Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 20, 2024
- Industry trends showcased at Hawaii Hotel and Restaurant Show, KHON2, March 20, 2024
- Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show takes over the Blaisdell, KHON2, March 20, 2024
- Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show: Hawaii's hospitality experts (Mufi Hannemann), Island Life Live, March 19, 2024
- Hawai'i Hotel & Restaurant Show (Jared Higashi and Sharon Shigemoto), Island Life Live, March 18, 2024
- Businesses applaud campaign aimed at wooing visitors back to West Maui, Hawaii News Now, March 18, 2024
- Dozens of organizations lobby at Hawaii Capitol to advocate for ocean conservation bills, KITV4, March 15, 2024
- Helping Maui heal: Mākaukau Maui, Island Life Live, March 14, 2024
- Public input sought to shape governance of tourism, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, March 14, 2024
- Building On Good Foundations, MidWeek cover story, March 13, 2024
- HTA hosts 7th annual tourism day at state Capitol, Hawaii News Now, March 11, 2024
- 7th Annual Tourism Day, KHON2, March 8, 2024
- Hawai‘i Convention Center grapples with recurrent vandalism, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 5, 2024
- Pickleball tournament boosts Charity Walk, The Garden Island, March 5, 2024
- Talk Story: Makaukau Maui, Hawaii News Now, March 3, 2024
- Hawaii visitor arrivals and spending down, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 1, 2024
FEBRUARY
- More hotels popping up outside of touristy Waikiki, KHON2, February 27, 2024
- Campaign seeks to bring visitors back to Maui, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 20, 2024
- HTA introduces new tourism campaign aimed at bringing visitors back to open areas in West Maui, Hawaii News Now, February 16, 2024
- Bills would allow outdoor ads on stadium, convention center, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 14, 2024
- A bill at the state legislature proposes selling naming rights to Convention Center (video), KITV4 Island News, February 11, 2024
- HTA seeks additional funds for destination management, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 11, 2024
- Proposed increase to Hawaiʻi's accommodations tax makes progress in the House, Hawaii Public Radio, February 9, 2024
- Kanoho promoted to HVCB managing director, The Garden Island, February 9, 2024
- Honolulu hotel ditches 'Trump' name, rebrands as 'Ka La'i Waikiki Beach', KITV4 Island News, February 7, 2024
- New name for ex-Trump hotel in Waikiki (photo gallery), Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 7, 2024
- Regent Craft expands Hawaii partnerships, Providence Business News, February 6, 2024
- Hawaii’s Governor Wants To Finally Get A Climate Fee Passed, But Will It Be Enough?, Honolulu Civil Beat, February 5, 2024
JANUARY
- Waikiki railing collapse likely a bigger problem for hotel, KITV4 Island News, January 31, 2024
- On Politics: How much to tax tourists to be debate in Legislature, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 28, 2024
- Hawaii Governor Proposes Climate Impact Fee for Tourists, Tempo.co, January 25, 2024
- Is Hawaii Saying Goodbye to Vacation Rentals?, Hawaii Travel News, January 24, 2024
- New homeless coordinator helps count Oahu homeless, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 24, 2024
- Hawaii Governor Renews Call To Charge Visitors A Climate Impact Fee, Honolulu Civil Beat, January 22, 2024
- New Kilohana Hula Show updates a classic, TravelWeekly, January 20, 2024
- HTA initiates study for future of Hawaiʻi Tourism governance, Travel and Tour World, January 19, 2024
- Modern version of iconic hula show to debut, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 19, 2024
- Modern version of iconic hula show to debut, Yahoo News, January 19, 2024
- A Modern Twist on the Old Kodak Hula Show Coming to Waikīkī Soon, Hawaii Magazine, January 19, 2024
- CNHA launches an authentic Hawaiian hula show at the Waikiki Shell, KITV4 Island News, January 18, 2024
- Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority embarks on governance study, TravelDailyNews, January 18, 2024
- Coming soon to the Waikiki Shell: A modern twist on the old Kodak Hula Show, Hawaii News Now, January 17, 2024
- Local organization works with many businesses to promote responsible tourism in Hawaii, KITV Island News, January 17, 2024
- New sculpture illustrates bond between Honolulu and Incheon, Republic of Korea, Spectrum News, January 13, 2024
- NEWS RELEASE: Mayor Blangiardi unveils “Face to Face” sculpture to celebrate Incheon-Honolulu relationship, City and County of Honolulu, January 12, 2024
- ‘We finished strong’: Despite big drop in Maui tourism, Hawaii holiday travel beat expectations, Hawaii News Now, January 11, 2024
- Honolulu Becomes First US City To Mandate Narcan At High-Risk Locations, Addiction Center, January 10, 2024
- Sony Open golf tournament expected to bring in millions to Hawaii's local economy, KITV4 Island News, January 8, 2024
- Stalled bills have a second life in 2024 legislative session, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 8, 2024
- More Hawaii flights canceled after scores of Boeing jetliners grounded, Hawaiʻi News Now, January 8, 2024
- Honolulu becomes first US city to mandate naloxone in high-risk locations, Maui Now, January 3, 2024
- Governor: Hawaii must change how it manages tourism, Hawaii News Now, January 2, 2024
- Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Issues Statement on Respecting Wildlife, TravelDailyNews, January 2, 2024
2023
DECEMBER
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
SEPTEMBER
AUGUST
JULY
MAY
APRIL
- Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Statement On Respecting Marine Wildlife, DealTown, December 30, 2023
- In encouraging sign for tourism, Japanese visitor arrivals to Hawaiʻi on the rise, Hawaiʻi News Now, December 28, 2023
- Hawaii Tourism Authority Approves Plan to Help Maui, TravelPulse, December 23, 2023
- Hawaii Tourism Authority’s 2024 Maui recovery and economic action plan, Travel and Tour World, December 23, 2023
- Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board approves plan to support Maui’s recovery in 2024, Maui Now, December 22, 2023
- NEWS RELEASE: Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board Approves Action Plan to Support Maui’s Recovery in 2024, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, December 22, 2023
- Leadership roles in limbo as Hawaii Tourism Authority preps for Legislature, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 22, 2023
- State Rep. John Mizuno named new homeless coordinator, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 20, 2023
- Green: New Budget Helps Maui But Doesn’t Neglect Housing, Mental Health, Honolulu Civil Beat, December 18, 2023
- Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority to vote on Maui recovery plan, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 18, 2023
- Hawaii Tourism Authority to vote on Maui recovery plan, AOL.com, December 18, 2023
- Community Matters with Rick Hamada, December 17, 2023 (radio interview)
- Mufi Hannemann elected new board chair of Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Maui Now, December 16, 2023
- Hannemann appointed as HTA chair as agency prepares for tough legislative session, West Hawaii Today, December 15, 2023
- Hannemann elected chair of HTA board, Spectrum News, December 15, 2023
- Hannemann appointed as HTA chair as agency prepares for tough legislative session, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 14, 2023
- Mufi Hannemann named board chair of Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Hawaii Public Radio, December 14, 2023
- Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board Names Mufi Hannemann as Chair, TravelPulse, December 14, 2023
- Hard Pivot | New Hawaii Tourism Head | Pro Hotel, Anti-Vacation Rental, Beat of Hawaii, December 14, 2023
- Hannemann appointed as HTA chair as agency prepares for tough legislative session, AOL.com, December 14, 2023
- The Sunshine Blog: Movers And Shakers And Big Bucks For Football Coaches, Honolulu Civil Beat, December 14, 2023
- Mufi Hannemann tapped to serve as chair of Hawaii Tourism Authority board, KITV Island News, December 13, 2023
- Hawaii Tourism Authority’s New Chair is Mufi Hannemann, eTurboNews, December 13, 2023
- Hawaii Tourism Authority elects Mufi Hannemann as board chair, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 13, 2023
- Aftermath of Maui wildfires weighs down Hawaii economy, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 12, 2023
- Hawaiʻi Lodging and Tourism Association on Waikīkī safety, Maui recovery, Hawaiʻi Public Radio, December 11, 2023
- Annual Visitor Public Safety Conference, KITV, December 6, 2023
- Personal lockers on beaches proposed to prevent beach theft, KHON2, December 6, 2023
- Hawaii ranks #4 in country for states most impacted by retail theft, Hawaii News Now, December 6, 2023
- Hawaii officials react to Hawaiian, Alaska combining, KHON2, December 3, 2023
- Hawaiian, Alaska acquisition is not Alaska’s first, KHON2, December 3, 2023
- How Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines acquisition impacts employees and economy, KHON2, December 3, 2023
NOVEMBER
- Na Poʻe Paʻahana Awards, KHON2 (10pm news), November 30, 2023
- Na Poʻe Paʻahana Awards, KHON2 (9pm news), November 30, 2023
- Na Poʻe Paʻahana Awards, KHON2 (7pm news), November 30, 2023
- Hawai‘i Island Charity Walk: A Triumph of Community and Philanthropy, Living808 on KHON2, November 22, 2023
- Charity Walk Wraps Up With Check Presentations At Four Seasons Hualalai, Big Island Video News, November 19, 2023
- Nonprofits receive checks from Visitor Industry Charity Walk, West Hawaiʻi Today, November 14, 2023
- LeaLea Trolley expanding its services due to increase in Japanese tourism on Oahu, KITV4, November 1, 2023
OCTOBER
- As Maui reopens to tourists, Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association CEO shares what's ahead, KITV4, October 23, 2023
- Maui Mayor Richard Bissen speeds up full tourism reopening, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 24, 2023
- The Modern Honolulu rebrands following acquisition, Pacific Business News, October 18, 2023
- West Maui Is Reopening. Here's What Travelers Should Know., New York Times, October 8, 2023
- Uncertainty over Lahaina fire survivors’ unemployment claims persists, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 11, 2023
- Misperceptions, different occupancies hurting Maui hotel workers, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 12, 2023
- Editorial: Mental health is key issue on Maui, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 12, 2023
- Federal aid available for unemployed Maui workers, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 13, 2023
SEPTEMBER
- Tourism Executives Campaign To Bring Needed Visitors To Maui, Honolulu Civil Beat, September 28, 2023
- HTA pursues tourism recovery plan for Maui, state, Honolulu Star Advertiser, September 19, 2023
- Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association charity walk raises $2.7M, Pacific Business News, September 18, 2023
- DFS Waikiki reopens after three years of pandemic shut down, KITV4 Island News, September 15, 2023
- Governor says 2023 Maui Invitational will likely relocate amid wildfire response, Hawaii News Now, September 12, 2023
- West Maui Will Re-Open to Visitors in October, NEWSnet/AP, September 10, 2023
- Hawaii Travel Update: Tourists Could Be Staying Alongside Displaced Residents At West Maui Hotels In October, Forbes, September 10, 2023
- Maui beckons tourists to stave off economic disaster after wildfires, Associated Press / Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 7, 2023
- Hawaii tourism leaders incentivize travel to the islands following Maui wildfires, KITV4, September 6, 2023
- Economic Downturn Hits Hotel Industry On Maui And Throughout Hawaii, KITV4, September 4, 2023
- Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson put $10 million towards new Maui fund, KHON2, September 1, 2023
AUGUST
- Come back to Maui, Hawaii urges, Travel Weekly, August 25, 2023
- Concerned hospitality officials urge visitors to come to Maui, Travel Weekly, August 24, 2023
- Cancellations outpace bookings for Maui hotels, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 23, 2023
- As tourism drops officials worry about rest of Maui, KHON2, August 21, 2023
- Maui job losses mount, but anti-tourism could block recovery, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 21, 2023
- VIDEO: Arrivals to Maui down 80% as tourists cancel, change plans amid wildfire disaster, Hawaii News Now, August 17,2023
- Arrivals to Maui down 80% as tourists cancel, change plans amid wildfire disaster, Hawaii News Now, August 17,2023
- Despite social media posts, officials and residents say Maui is open, KHON2, August 16, 2023
- Should you travel to Maui? KHON2, August 16, 2023
- Local residents, tourism agency want visitors to know other parts of Maui are open, KITV4, August 15, 2023
- HTA to seek tourism emergency declaration, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 15, 2023
- Billions in losses expected to hit Hawaii’s Economy Hard, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 14, 2023
- Disaster could be lasting setback for economy, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 10, 2023
- Century-old Pioneer Inn among property casualties of West Maui wildfires, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 09, 2023
JULY
- Mufi Hannemann is latest appointee to HTA board, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 29, 2023
- Green Appoints Hannemann To Hawaii Tourism Authority, Honolulu Civil Beat, July 28, 2023
- Off The News: Hannemann in line for HTA board, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 26, 2023
- Hannemann is front-runner for HTA board seat, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 25, 2023
MAY
- Charity Walk ‘looking pretty good’ for $400K, The Garden Island, May 8, 2023
- $2M raised, thousands descend on charity walk across islands, KHON2, May 7, 2023
- 44th Maui Charity Walk raises more than $1M, Maui Now, May 6, 2023
- Visitors to Hawaii won't pay more 'green fees' for now, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 2, 2023
APRIL
