Regenerative Tourism Development
Regenerative tourism recognizes the interconnectedness of environment, social, and economic factors. This tourism approach emphasizes designing and managing tourism to provide net benefits for local communities and destinations.
Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Program
HTA’s Technical Assistance & Capacity Building initiative is built around three complementary programs that work together to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry in ways that protect ʻāina, uplift communities, and support long‑term resilience. Together, these three programs form an integrated support system that strengthens Hawaiʻi’s movement toward a more community‑centered, regenerative visitor economy.
For more information about this program, contact Lindsay Sanborn at 808-973-2264 or via email at [email protected].
Community Tourism Collaborative – Community Stewardship (CTC‑CS)
The Community Tourism Collaborative – Community Stewardship (CTC‑CS) program supports ʻāina‑based organizations in strengthening their capacity to manager visitor impact and steward Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources. Learn more about HTAʻs Community Tourism Collaborative – Community Stewardship (CTC‑CS) Program at: https://regenerativetourismhawaii.info/
In Fiscal Year 2026, HTA’s Community Tourism Collaboratives supports 6 Maui-based organizations through its Community Stewardship program, providing cohort-based training and capacity-building from July to October 2026 to strengthen community-centered stewardship efforts. For a list of these participating organizations, click here.
For more information about this program, contact Lindsay Sanborn at 808-973-2264 or via email at [email protected].
Community Tourism Collaborative – Regenerative Experiences (CTC‑RE)
The Community Tourism Collaborative – Regenerative Experiences (CTC‑RE) program supports businesses and organizations in developing regenerative visitor experiences that contribute directly to community well‑being and environmental sustainability. Learn more about HTAʻs Community Tourism Collaborative – Regenerative Experiences (CTC‑RE) Program at: https://regenerativetourismhawaii.info/
In Fiscal Year 2026, HTA’s Community Tourism Collaboratives supports 5 Maui-based organizations through its Regenerative Experience program, providing cohort-based training and capacity-building from July to October 2026 to strengthen community-centered visitor experience efforts. For a list of these participating organizations, click here.
For more information about this program, contact Lindsay Sanborn at 808-973-2264 or via email at [email protected].
Foundational Technical Assistance (FTA)
The Foundational Technical Assistance (FTA) program provides accessible training and expert guidance for organizations statewide, strengthening local capacity and promoting best practices across the broader tourism ecosystem.
HTA’s Foundational Technical Assistance (FTA) program supported communities in 2024 by providing essential training workshops across the islands. Learn more about HTAʻs 2024 Foundational Technical Assistance Program at: https://regenerativetourismhawaii.info/foundational. As we continue building on that momentum, Foundational Technical Assistance (FTA) opportunities and expanded support are coming in 2026.
For more information about this program, contact Lindsay Sanborn at 808-973-2264 or via email at [email protected].