Budget Delay Puts Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s Grants in Limbo

Budget delay puts Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s grants in limbo

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s community program applicants are in limbo because the agency’s budget was not approved in time to meet the award schedule and the delay is bumping up against the program’s fiscal-year start. HTA’s ‘Umeke program, which supports community organizations that foster regenerative tourism, awarded nearly $3 million last year to 105 organizations, including large events like the Aloha Festivals, Merrie Monarch Festival, and…

Built for Hawai‘i: Huaka‘i by Hawaiian Empowers Local Travelers - Hawaii Business Magazine

For Hawai‘i’s business leaders, travel between the Islands is more than a convenience — it’s essential. There are meetings, site visits and community events that are just not the same on video calls. In a place where connection matters, the ability to easily fly from island to island is key to doing business with aloha. Serving Hawai‘i for more than 95 years, Hawaiian Airlines recently launched Huaka‘i by Hawaiian, a travel benefits program desi…