- by travelandtourworld
- 17 Aug 2025
In a significant move to address governance concerns and align with Hawai‘i’s broader state priorities, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has appointed
The Newly Appointed Members:
A Renewed Vision for Tourism Governance
The new advisory board represents a renewed commitment to a more collaborative and community-centered approach to tourism governance. It will play a critical role in restoring public trust in the HTA by promoting transparency, inclusive decision-making, and sustainable tourism practices. The combined knowledge and experience of these new board members are expected to shape a tourism model that benefits both the local population and the economy.
Now California joins New York, Nevada, Florida, Hawaii, Oregon, and North Carolina has been significantly impacted by the downturn of tourism brought about due to a combination of factors. International and domestic visitors now have to deal with rising travel costs and skyrocketing airfare and accommodation prices. Further, safety concerns, negative perceptions, and traveling to the US are costs in and of themselves. Strict immigration policies are making it more difficult for foreign visitors to acquire travel visas which, compounded with the long-standing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, are fundamentally altering travel behavior and the public’s overall perception of travel. These realities have led to a marked decline in most tourism hot spots.
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