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Tourism

Hawaii Governor: Fewer Short-Term Rentals, More Climate Resilience and Sports Tourism

Governor Josh Green sat down with Skift about his vision for Hawaii and Maui's future. Green wants to see Hawaii have more sporting events, fewer short-term rentals, and a more resilient Maui

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Podcasts

Hilton Slows, Disney Softens and Maui Recovers

Today's podcast looks at Hilton preparing for a travel demand cool-off, Disney bracing for a decline in park operating income, and Maui's continued struggle toward tourism recovery.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Tourism

Maui One Year After the Wildfires: Tourism Recovery Still Far Off

Maui's tourism sector hasn't been able to shake off the impact of last year's wildfires despite extensive marketing.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Airlines

FAA Launches Audit Into Southwest After Safety Incidents

Southwest is the second carrier to be under an FAA audit this year due to a series of widely-reported safety incidents.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

Tourism

Hawaii’s Tourism Agency to Get Its First Budget in Two Years

Legislators have stripped away the Hawaii Tourism Authority's funding and autonomy over the past few years. By finally getting a budget, the agency seems to be winning trust that it can manage tourism responsibly.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago