Hawaii Tourism Authority Invites Public Input on Strategic Plan
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is inviting the public to participate in an update on the state’s strategic direction and destination management initiatives for tourism during a live, virtual presentation on Friday, October 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. HST.
Titled “Malama Kuu Home: An Update from the Hawaii Tourism Authority,” the presentation will provide the latest information on:
- HTA’s Vision
- 2025 Strategic Plan and Four Interacting Pillars
- Organizational Changes
- Implementation of the Destination Management Action Plans
- Brand Management Efforts
- Market Insights
The presentation will be made via Zoom. Registration is free and open to the public. Advance registration is recommended, as capacity is limited. To register, please visit here. Presentations will be posted to HTA’s website for those who are unable to attend.
“We encourage everyone with an interest in tourism’s future to register in advance and participate. This interactive presentation is to keep Hawaii’s visitor industry stakeholders, community members and business leaders apprised of HTA’s planning, direction and accelerated destination management efforts through a regenerative tourism model for the state,” said John De Fries, HTA president and CEO.
HTA has comprehensively reorganized its structure and operations, affirming its commitment toward Malama Kuu Home (caring for my beloved home). HTA’s objective is to help empower the community to have a greater voice in tourism’s future, with a focus on regenerating the environment, perpetuating the Hawaiian culture, recognizing Hawai‘i’s multiethnic cultures, and supporting responsible economic outcomes.
Malama Kuu Home Schedule
9 to 10 a.m. HST
- Welcome Remarks and Strategic Direction by John De Fries, HTA President and Chief Executive Officer
- Organizational Updates by Keith Regan, HTA Chief Administrative Officer
- Progress of Destination Management Action Plans by Caroline Anderson, HTA Director of Planning
10 to 11 a.m. HST
- Market Insights and Traveler Sentiment by Jennifer Chun, Director of Tourism Research for the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
- HTA Pillars/Brand Management Updates by Kalani Ka‘anā‘anā, HTA Chief Brand Officer
- Closing Remarks by John De Fries, HTA President and Chief Executive Officer
For more information, visit here.
