Scott Pauli named Executive Director for the Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau

Scott Pauli has been named Executive Director of the Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau, an island chapter of the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau.

He will begin work on Sept. 18.

In his role, Pauli will oversee the Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau’s destination marketing in the United States – and support international marketing partners in Canada, Japan, South Korea, China and Oceania – as contracted by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and through collaborative efforts with island partners, government entities, and various sectors within the hospitality, group market and related industries.

Furthermore, Pauli will be instrumental in guiding the implementation of the Hawaiʻi Island Destination Management Action Plan and the 2023 Community Enrichment program on the island of Hawai‘i. These initiatives are designed to promote a regenerative tourism model that aims to enrich and sustain the local community and the environment.

Pauli is a Hawaiʻi hospitality management veteran with nearly 30 years of industry experience in the Hawaiian Islands. Prior to joining the the Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau team, he was the General Manager for Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a Doubletree by Hilton where he brought great success in instilling Hawaiian cultural programs and championing community engagement in Hilo.

Over his career, he held various leadership positions at luxury resorts on O‘ahu, Maui and the island of Hawai‘i. Pauli studied International Commerce at San Diego State University in California.