This will be my last “Tourism Matters” column for MidWeek as I step down as the head of the Hawaii..
Tourism Matters
Articles
Say a warm aloha to George Szigeti, who will become the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association’s new president and CEO..
The Outrigger Hotels story is part of local business folklore, but it’s a story worth repeating. Roy and Estelle Kelley..
Tourism was front-and-center on the campaign platforms of candidates for U.S. Senate and Honolulu mayor at a recent public forum..
Kudos to everyone in Hawaii’s hospitality industry for your support of the annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk. With donations continuing..
Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association’s annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk enjoyed another exceptional year, as the number of walkers and..
While the numbers haven’t been finalized, it appears that the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association’s annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk..
Hawaii’s famous visitor attraction, Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, is getting ready to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary next year...
Hawaii is paradise. Those of us who work in the travel and tourism industry get to present the beauty of..
Hawaii has always been considered a “major player” when it comes to the travel and tourism industry. The current trend..
Hawaiian Airlines introduced its new direct service to Fukuoka, Japan, last month with an inaugural flight. More air service always..
Anyone who’s ever harbored a doubt about the future of Hawaii need not worry – not after being exposed to..
Culture is not only part of our island heritage, it’s a major reason visitors come to Hawaii. And there’s probably..
From Waipahu High School’s Todd Nakayama comes news that the school’s Lodging Management Program won the third-place trophy in the..
Safety is one of the pillars of a successful visitor industry. Destinations that have high crime rates, or experience just..
There are many places in the world with white sand beaches, blue seas, palm trees and appealing attractions for visitors...
In a recent Tourism Matters, I introduced readers to four general managers of island hotels who are local products. My..
We recently told you about the Citizenship Awards, a program sponsored by the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association, Honolulu StarAdvertiser..
Since the inception of “Tourism Matters,” we have featured our “heroes,” the men and women who form the backbone of..
Most folks are very familiar with the annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk, Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association’s statewide event that..
