HLTA Media
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
"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
"Nonprofits benefit from Visitor Industry Charity Walk," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, December 8, 2021
"46 Kaua‘i nonprofits share charity walk funds," The Garden Island, December 3, 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
"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
"Nonprofits benefit from Visitor Industry Charity Walk," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, December 8, 2021
"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
"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
"Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk Raises $1.2 Million to Help 60 Local Nonprofits," Maui Now, November 23, 2021
"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
"For second year, Maui Invitational won’t actually be held in Hawaii," Hawai'i News Now, November 5, 2021
"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
"Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk Raises $1.2 Million to Help 60 Local Nonprofits," Maui Now, November 23, 2021
"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
"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
"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
"As Hawaii welcomes visitors back, a battle brews between union and hotels," KHON2, October 20, 2021
"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
"Ige Invites All Travelers Back to Hawai´i in Major Policy Shift," Big Island Now, October 19, 2021
"HLTA: Return to Non-Essential Travel on Nov. 1 is First Step in Getting Economy Moving," Maui Now, October 19, 2021
"Gov. David Ige invites visitors to resume non-essential travel to Hawaii on Nov. 1," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 19, 2021
"Hawaii hotels see momentum as holiday season approaches," KHON2, October 14, 2021
"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
"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
"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
"As Hawaii welcomes visitors back, a battle brews between union and hotels," KHON2, October 20, 2021
"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
"Ige Invites All Travelers Back to Hawai´i in Major Policy Shift," Big Island Now, October 19, 2021
"HLTA: Return to Non-Essential Travel on Nov. 1 is First Step in Getting Economy Moving," Maui Now, October 19, 2021
"Gov. David Ige invites visitors to resume non-essential travel to Hawaii on Nov. 1," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, October 19, 2021
"Hawaii hotels see momentum as holiday season approaches," KHON2, October 14, 2021
"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
"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
"Hawaii hotel occupancy and room rates down," KITV, September 22, 2021
"Editorial: Keep close tabs on Safe Access," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 20, 2021
"Tourists, Hawaii’s visitor industry feel impact of travel cancellations," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 19, 2021
"When Hawaii Asked Tourists to Postpone, Many Listened, and That’s Created New Stresses," WSJ, September 17, 2021
"New program offers ‘staycations’ to health care workers," West Hawaii Today, September 14, 2021
"Tourism leaders report ‘staggering’ losses in weeks since governor told visitors to stay home," Hawaii News Now, September 10, 2021
"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
"With many rooms empty, hotels offer deserving reward to frontline healthcare heroes," Hawaii News Now, September 9, 2021
"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
"Hawaii hotel occupancy and room rates down," KITV, September 22, 2021
"Editorial: Keep close tabs on Safe Access," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 20, 2021
"Tourists, Hawaii’s visitor industry feel impact of travel cancellations," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 19, 2021
"When Hawaii Asked Tourists to Postpone, Many Listened, and That’s Created New Stresses," WSJ, September 17, 2021
"New program offers ‘staycations’ to health care workers," West Hawaii Today, September 14, 2021
"Tourism leaders report ‘staggering’ losses in weeks since governor told visitors to stay home," Hawaii News Now, September 10, 2021
"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
"With many rooms empty, hotels offer deserving reward to frontline healthcare heroes," Hawaii News Now, September 9, 2021
"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
"Visitor industry discounts abound, even as Gov. David Ige asks travelers to stay away," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 30, 2021
"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
"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
"Hawaii businesses reluctant on mandating COVID-19 shots for employees," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 21, 2021
"Emerging Plan Would Pump Hotel Room Tax Revenue Into Rail," Civil Beat, August 18, 2021
"Visitor industry discounts abound, even as Gov. David Ige asks travelers to stay away," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 30, 2021
"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
"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
"Hawaii businesses reluctant on mandating COVID-19 shots for employees," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 21, 2021
"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
"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
"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
"More Hawaii visitors brings long lines and limited reservations," KHON, July 5, 2021
"Maui mayor: no fly zone, please," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, July 5, 2021
"Maui mayor asks airlines for fewer tourists amid travel boom," Associated Press, July 4, 2021
"Hawaii's hotels gearing up for busy 4th of July weekend," KITV, July 2, 2021
"Even the tourism industry thinks Hawaii is seeing more visitors than it can handle," Hawaii News Now, July 26, 2021
"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
"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
"More Hawaii visitors brings long lines and limited reservations," KHON, July 5, 2021
"Maui mayor: no fly zone, please," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, July 5, 2021
"Maui mayor asks airlines for fewer tourists amid travel boom," Associated Press, July 4, 2021
"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
"Hawaii to allow fully vaccinated mainland travelers to bypass pre-travel test and quarantine rules in July," KHON, June 24, 2021
"Visitor industry backs Gov. David Ige’s plan to veto tax bill," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 22, 2021
"Gov. David Ige to veto budget, teacher bonuses," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 22, 2021
"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
"Staffing, pandemic restrictions impacting services in Hawaii tourism industry," June 17, 2021
"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
"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
"Waikiki crime surge risks derailing tourism recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 6, 2021
"Hospitality Industry Awards $61,000 in Scholarships, Maui County Students Take Top Two Awards," Maui Now, June 5, 2021
"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
"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
"Kealakehe High Senior Named Top County Scholar in Citizen-Scholars Award Program," Big Island Now, June 2, 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
"Hawaii to allow fully vaccinated mainland travelers to bypass pre-travel test and quarantine rules in July," KHON, June 24, 2021
"Visitor industry backs Gov. David Ige’s plan to veto tax bill," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 22, 2021
"Gov. David Ige to veto budget, teacher bonuses," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 22, 2021
"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
"Staffing, pandemic restrictions impacting services in Hawaii tourism industry," June 17, 2021
"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
"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
"Waikiki crime surge risks derailing tourism recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 6, 2021
"Hospitality Industry Awards $61,000 in Scholarships, Maui County Students Take Top Two Awards," Maui Now, June 5, 2021
"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
"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
"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
"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
"Memorial Day weekend travelers pack Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 29, 2021
"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
"Vacation rental occupancy in March tops hotels again," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 23, 2021
“Hawaii hotel, airfare prices expected to increase as tourism recovers,” KHON2, April 23, 2021
“New Taxes, Tourism Funding Cuts Among Bills Pushed Through As Legislature Winds Down,” Civil Beat April 22, 2021
"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
"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
"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
"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
"Hawaii travel restrictions might loosen as CDC guidelines change for those fully vaccinated," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 3, 2021
"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
"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
"Vacation rental occupancy in March tops hotels again," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 23, 2021
“Hawaii hotel, airfare prices expected to increase as tourism recovers,” KHON2, April 23, 2021
“New Taxes, Tourism Funding Cuts Among Bills Pushed Through As Legislature Winds Down,” Civil Beat April 22, 2021
"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
"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
"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
"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
"Hawaii travel restrictions might loosen as CDC guidelines change for those fully vaccinated," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 3, 2021
"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
"Legislators defer measure relating to Safe Travels program," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, March 23, 2021
"Rapid growth in Hawaii arrivals stresses Safe Travels coronavirus screening," KHON2, March 23, 2021
"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
"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
"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
"Legislators defer measure relating to Safe Travels program," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, March 23, 2021
"Rapid growth in Hawaii arrivals stresses Safe Travels coronavirus screening," KHON2, March 23, 2021
"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
"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
"‘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
"Hawaii hotel occupancy remained flat in January," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 23, 2021
"Hawaii Quarantine Kapu Breakers say mask wearing an issue in tourist areas," KHON2, February 22, 2021
"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
"Hundreds rally on Kauai to call for tourism reopening," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 19, 2021
"Some want a unified Hawaii travel program, critics argue it’s not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution," Hawaii News Now, February 18, 2021
"Tourism’s slow recovery prompts call for ‘unified travel rules,’ but not everyone is on board," Hawaii News Now, February 18, 2021
"SB1286 would make travel program uniform statewide," The Garden Island, February 18, 2021
"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
"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
"Lawmakers explore the idea of unifying pre-travel rules across the counties," KHON2, February 9, 2021
"Column: Striking balance between public health, economic recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 9, 2021
"House Leader Lays Out Proposals For Accountability, Land And Tourism," Civil Beat, February 3, 2021
"‘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
"Hawaii hotel occupancy remained flat in January," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 23, 2021
"Hawaii Quarantine Kapu Breakers say mask wearing an issue in tourist areas," KHON2, February 22, 2021
"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
"Hundreds rally on Kauai to call for tourism reopening," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 19, 2021
"Some want a unified Hawaii travel program, critics argue it’s not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution," Hawaii News Now, February 18, 2021
"Tourism’s slow recovery prompts call for ‘unified travel rules,’ but not everyone is on board," Hawaii News Now, February 18, 2021
"SB1286 would make travel program uniform statewide," The Garden Island, February 18, 2021
"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
"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
"Lawmakers explore the idea of unifying pre-travel rules across the counties," KHON2, February 9, 2021
"Column: Striking balance between public health, economic recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 9, 2021
"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
"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
"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
"Lt. Gov. Green sends re-opening proposal to Gov. Ige," KHON, January 29, 2021
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"Visitor arrivals down 69% for 1st 8 months of 2020; nearly 98% drop in August," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 29, 2020
"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
"Visitor arrivals down 69% for 1st 8 months of 2020; nearly 98% drop in August," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, September 29, 2020
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
July
"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
"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
"An Illegal Rental By Any Other Name is Still Illegal" Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 21, 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
"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
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
"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
"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
"HLTA Under the Stars," (October 13) , December 5, 2018
November
October
September
August
July
June
"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
also featured in: US News & World Report - Miami Herald - Hastings Tribune - San Luis Obispo Tribune
May
April:
March:
February:
January:
2017
December:
November:
October:
"'Sustainability' drives Pacific Rim Forum," Midweek - Island Matters, October 4, 2017
September:
August:
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.
Mufi Hannemann testifies on Rail Project at 51 minutes in.
July:
June:
May:
April:March:February:January:
"Women in Lodging's Woman the Year," Hawaii Hospitality Magazine, January/February 2017
|
|
2016
December:
November:
October:
September:
"Organizers of island summit are working hard to be green," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Sept. 5, 2016
August:
|
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 |
July:
|
|
|
June:
May (Charity Walk):
|
Charity Walk on the Radio:
|
More on Charity Walk:
|
April:
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
