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Community-Based Organizations Statewide Selected to Present Authentic Experiences for Residents and Visitors 07-28-2026 Community Enrichment Program 26-17 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2026 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) today announced that 49 organizations will receive a total of...

Plan is Agency’s Sixth and the First Developed Alongside Six Island-Based Destination Management Plans 07-27-2026 HTA Announces its new back to basics strategic plan 26-17 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 27, 2026 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) released its 2026-2030...

For Immediate Release: July 23, 2026HTA Release (26-16) 07-23-2026 HTA Kukulu Ola program recipients 26-16.pdf FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2026 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has awarded $900,000 in funding to 30 community-based organizations through the end...

For Immediate Release: July 20, 2026HTA Release (26-13) 07-21-26 HTA Announces 2026 Tourism Conference 26-13.pdf July 20, 2026 HONOLULU — Registration is open for the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference, a gathering of Hawai‘i’s hospitality professionals, stewards of...

For Immediate Release: July 17, 2026HTA Release (26-15) 07-17-2026 HTA Announces CTC 26-15.pdf July 17, 2026 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) today announced the organizations selected to participate in its 2026 Community Tourism Collaboratives, two cohort-based programs designed...

For Immediate Release: July 10, 2026HTA Release (26-14) 07-10-2026 HTA Announces 10 Signature Events for Summer and Fall 2026 26-14.pdf FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2026 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is providing $1 million to support 10 major...

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2026HTA Release (26-12) 05-20-2026 HTA Launches Search for new President and CEO 26-12.pdf FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2026 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has launched its search for the leader who will...

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2026HTA Release (26-11) 05-13-2026 HTA Launches 2026 Community Tourism Collaborative Programs 26-11.pdf Maui-Based Nonprofits and Businesses Invited to Apply by June 8. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2026 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA)...

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2026HTA Release (26-10) 05-07-2026 Hawaii launches visitor recovery campaign 26-10.pdf Initiative Aims to Support Local Businesses by Encouraging Visits to Hawai‘i FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2026 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) and...

For Immediate Release: April 14, 2026HTA Release (26-09) 04-14-26 Community Partnership Programs July-Dec 2026 26-09.pdf RFPs are now Open for Local Events, Community-based Projects and Programs Supporting Culture and Community Experiences Across Hawai‘i HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA)...