Category: Hawaii Tourism News

The World Tourism Network in association with eTurboNewsNews has assembled a world-class group of speakers to discuss global best practice approaches to dealing with natural disasters.  As any travel professional knows all too well, the world has been plagued with natural disasters over the past month.  The fires in Lahaina, Maui were among the most destructive of a number of forest fires that extensively damaged forests, communities, and tourism infrastructure in... Read More

World Tourism Network member Paul Muir, head of the New York International Travel Show wanted to help Small and Medium Sized Businesses and Hotels in Maui in their effort to relaunch tourism. This was to help Maui after the Lahaina fires that killed almost a hundred people and displaced thousands. Resorts in the West Maui Kaanapali converted luxury resort hotels into shelters for local residents who lost everything. Should tourists visit... Read More

Climate Change and Tourism : An Urgent Warning from Hawaii Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D., today spoke at the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit, updating attendees about the Maui wildfires and telling the world this is the hottest day in human history. “There is no town, city, or human community on earth that is safe from the kind of extreme weather fueled by climate change that we experienced in Hawai‘i last... Read More

On August 8 the world came to an end for 97 people in the historic beach and tourism town of Lahaina, Maui. Previously 115 people were confirmed dead, but this was lowered in a statement by Hawaii Governor Green on Friday. Thousands of people lost their home, their business and some moved to resort hotels in West Maui. Tourism came to a standstill, and Hawaii’s tourism leaders are hard at work... Read More

According to Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), the results from preliminary air sampling and air monitoring conducted in Lāhainā and Upcountry Maui do not show evidence of poor air quality or any hazardous levels of contaminants in the air at the time the samples were collected. The preliminary data indicate that air quality around wildfire impacted areas in Lāhainā and Upcountry Maui are free of hazardous levels of contaminants, DOH officials... Read More

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) awarded a two-year contract for visitor education and brand management and marketing services in Europe. The contract was awarded to Emotive Travel Marketing Ltd., which will operate as a part of HTA’s Global Marketing Team as Hawaii Tourism Europe. Strategic efforts will educate European visitors about traveling mindfully and respectfully while supporting Hawaii’s communities and economy. Focus will also be placed on driving visitor spending into... Read More

The Maui wildfire is Hawaii’s most severe natural disaster ever. Hawaii Community Foundation created the Maui Strong Fund to provide financial resources that can be deployed quickly, with a focus on rapid response and recovery. In turn, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has developed a Maui Strong offer, in which guests can dedicate a portion of their Resort stay directly back to where it is needed most in the community.... Read More

The recent eruption by the Kilauea Volcano on the Island of Hawaii is no direct threat to villages or populated areas in Hawaii, but it is a concern for vog conditions and poor air quality. USGS issued a code Orange Alert for the State of Hawaii. The U.S. National Park Service updates information for visitors. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) advises the public to be prepared for air quality impacts... Read More

FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA is a U.S. Government disaster agency. On the one-month anniversary of the deadly fires in Lahaina, Maui, FEMA summarized its activities today: Now that the flames are out and thousands of people are safely housed and fed, now that neighbors and friends have taken the first step of their recovery by helping each other, this devastated community is working... Read More

Hawaii Governor Green reflected today on the fires that changed the Island of Maui forever. Today it has been one month after the devastating and deadly fires in West Maui that killed 115 people. Also today the Governor of Hawaii Josh Green gave an update on the current situation and an outlook on what he says will be a long road of recovery. He repeated his assurance to the people of... Read More

Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)’s 2023 Hawaii Tourism Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center will focus on the ongoing efforts to shape Hawaii’s regenerative tourism future, stimulating travel demand to the Hawaiian Islands while prioritizing the well-being of Hawaii’s people, places, and culture. The event will cover various topics, including Hawaii Tourism’s response to the Maui wildfires and rebuilding travel to the island, progress made in implementing HTA’s community-based Destination Management Action... Read More

Hawaiian Airlines is ready to launch flights on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The flight will traverse between Hawaii and San Francisco and Los Angeles. Flights will begin next year on April 15 with San Francisco followed by May 14 with LA and the island of Maui.SOURCE: Flying to Hawaii Literally a Dream Read More

Qualified candidates with a desire to serve are needed immediately. These temporary positions start as 120-day appointments and may be extended up to one year depending on the needs of the recovery mission. Benefits include sick leave, health insurance and up to 11 paid holidays. FEMA is accepting applications for the following positions: Maui Civil Rights Specialist (Maui) https://www.usajobs.gov/job/747367600 Civil Rights Advisor (Maui) https://www.usajobs.gov/job/747338000 Accountable Property Specialist (Maui)  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/747134300 Emergency Management... Read More

A week ago 3 girls from Antigua and Barbuda rowed a 2800-mile stretch from California to the Hawaii Island of Kauai in 42 days. Next week you will find two Antigua girls in space. There are no limits for the Island Nation of Antigua and Barbuda and the women in that country that simply love adventure to the extreme. No wonder Antigua and Barbuda are among the best holiday islands in... Read More

The Disaster Recovery Center opens today, Friday, September 1, in Lahaina to help residents who were affected by the Maui wildfires. In keeping with Native Hawaiian tradition, a kumu (community elder) blessed the facilities before the official opening of the new Disaster Recovery Center in Lahaina. At the Disaster Recovery Center, visitors may learn about local, state, and federal assistance programs and register for FEMA assistance although it is not necessary... Read More