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Hawaii Tourism Authority Awards Big Contracts To Former Rivals David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Tourism Authority Awards Big Contracts To Former Rivals

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau will each get deals worth tens of millions of dollars.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority Just Won’t Die Despite Some Lawmakers’ Best Efforts David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Hawaii Tourism Authority Just Won’t Die Despite Some Lawmakers’ Best Efforts

Gov. Josh Green plans to spend $60 million to keep the agency alive — for now.

Tourists Are Solidly Back In Hawaii. And That’s Keeping The Economy Rolling Along David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Tourists Are Solidly Back In Hawaii. And That’s Keeping The Economy Rolling Along

In a new report, economists say Hawaii's visitor industry will help prevent a recession in the isles.

Catherine Toth Fox: Scheduling Visitors Won’t Protect Our Natural Treasures But Respect Will Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: Scheduling Visitors Won’t Protect Our Natural Treasures But Respect Will

Tourists aren't the sole cause of overcrowded scenic attractions, residents need to take responsibility as well.

‘Reduce The Human Footprint At Molokini’: New Study Examines Tourism’s Impact Courtesy of Kevin Weng

‘Reduce The Human Footprint At Molokini’: New Study Examines Tourism’s Impact

Researchers took advantage of the pandemic to see how thousands of snorkelers can change an ecosystem.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority Is A Step Closer To Being Dissolved David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Hawaii Tourism Authority Is A Step Closer To Being Dissolved

Proposed legislation would create a destination management office to replace the HTA.

Hawaiian Vs. Southwest: Good News For Travelers, Bad News For The Bottom Line Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaiian Vs. Southwest: Good News For Travelers, Bad News For The Bottom Line

As travelers enjoy Southwest's $39 interisland fares into the spring, Hawaiian Airlines holds the local market but posts net losses.

Danny De Gracia: How To Make Or Break A Visitor Fee In Hawaii Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Danny De Gracia: How To Make Or Break A Visitor Fee In Hawaii

Spend it on projects and improvements, not more staffers or administrative costs.

Studied To Death? Some Say Hawaii Doesn’t Need More Data Before Acting On Overtourism David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Studied To Death? Some Say Hawaii Doesn’t Need More Data Before Acting On Overtourism

Experts say an understanding of the tourist capacity limits for local communities in the islands would help inform policies.

Vacation Rentals Are In The Hawaii Legislature’s Crosshairs Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Vacation Rentals Are In The Hawaii Legislature’s Crosshairs

The House is again considering several proposals targeting short-term vacation rentals in Hawaii neighborhoods.