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For Immediate Release: March 28, 2026HTA Release (26-05) 03-28-26 Haleiwa Moving Forward After the Storm.pdf HONOLULU — Following the recent storms that brought flooding to parts of the state, Haleʻiwa, the historic town beloved worldwide, is moving forward as shops...

For Immediate Release: March 18, 2026HTA Release (26-04) 03-18-2026 The Hawaii Convention Center Transformation is Underway - FINAL.pdf HONOLULU – A significant two-year repair and renovation project is now underway at the Hawai‘i Convention Center (HCC). While large-scale, weekday conventions...

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2026HTA Release (26-03) 02-03-2026 HTA Shares Draft Action Plans with Community.pdf HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is taking the next steps in its Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP) process. From September to December...

For Immediate Release: January 29, 2026HTA Release (26-02) 01-29-2026 HTA Announces Seattle Seahawks Girls' Flag Football Clinic for Big Island High School Students.pdf The Seattle Seahawks will host two free girls’ flag football clinics for high school athletes on Hawai‘i...

For Immediate Release: January 22, 2026HTA Release (26-01) 01-22-26 Kahu ‘Aina Projects Bridge Culture and Conservation.pdf HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) announced 11 community-based programs selected to receive approximately $489,000 in support through its Kahu ʻĀina program, part of...

For Immediate Release: September 30, 2025HTA Release (25-19) 09-30-25 HTA Seeks Community Input for Maui Tourism Plans.pdf HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) invites Maui County residents to participate in community input sessions, which will provide an opportunity for community...

For Immediate Release: September 25, 2025HTA Release (25-18) 09-25-25 HTA Seeks Community Input for Hawaii Island Tourism Plans.pdf HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) invites Hawai‘i Island residents to take part in next week’s community input sessions, which will...

For Immediate Release: September 17, 2025HTA Release (25-17) 09-17-25-MR - HTA Seeks Community Input for Oahu Tourism Plans.pdf  Destination Management Planning Meetings Taking Place Sept. 24 and 25  HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) invites Oʻahu residents to take...

For Immediate Release: September 12, 2025HTA Release (25-15) 09-12-2025 HTA Announces Hooilina Awards 2025.pdf HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has announced the 2025 cohort of Ho‘oilina Scholarship recipients, awarding four-year scholarships to seven public high school graduates, to...

For Immediate Release: September 12, 2025HTA Release (25-16) 9-12-25 HTA Announces Advisory Board Committee Leadership.pdf HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) today announced the committee leadership assignments for its new advisory board. Each standing committee is tasked with advancing...