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HTA, HLTA Sponsors Sex Trafficking Symposiums

Ho’ōla Na Pua, a Hawai‘i nonprofit working against sex trafficking, is holding symposiums across the state.

2019 Charity Walk Raises $2.5M Statewide

Approximately 7,000 walkers and volunteers participated on Satruday, May 18, 2019, in the 41st annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk.

Kealakehe Student Recognized as Top Big Island Scholar by HLTA

One senior from each of Hawai‘i’s 42 public high schools received a $1,000 scholarship for his or her post-graduate education from HLTA.

Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards Best in Hospitality Industry

The Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry honored the best-of-the-best of its employees at the 29th Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana (the hard-working people) Awards.

Hawai‘i Island Nonprofits Awarded $35,000 to Help Homeless

HLTA has awarded grants to HOPE Services and Hawaiʻi Rise Foundation.

Hawai‘i Island Homeless Services Agencies to Receive $35,000

The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association will present a total of $35,000 to two Big Island homeless services agencies today.

$300K Raised by Hawaiʻi Residents to Support Local Charities

Nearly $300,000 was raised from thousands of walkers and runners who gathered to raise funds to benefit dozens of the island’s non-profit organizations.

HLTA Announces Charity Walk on May 13

The Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) will hold its annual Charity Walk benefit on Saturday, May 13, at the Hilton Waikoloa Resort. This year’s fundraising goal is $315,000 on Hawaiʻi Island. Registration will be held at the resort’s Queens’ Marketplace, with post-event food and entertainment in the Waikoloa Bowl. The entry fee is $35 for adults […]

Big Island Students Among 42 Citizen-Scholar Awardees

The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association recently recognized 42 seniors from public high schools across the state with $1,000 scholarships in its 12th year of Citizen-Scholar Awards.

HLTA’s HYPE to ‘Hype’ the Millennial Work Force

With focus on the millennial generation, HYPE, Hospitality’s Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs, was created by HLTA President and Chief Executive Officer Mufi Hannemann.

HTLA Moves to New Office

The Hawai’i Lodging and Tourism Association will remain in Waikiki, but will move into a larger suite in the Waikiki Business Plaza.

Two Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Employees Receive Na Poe Paahana Awards

Two Big Island hospitality professionals were the recipients of awards at the 26th Annual Na Poe Paahana Award ceremony, held Thursday.

HLTA Reaches Record High Fundraising Goals

Millions of dollars of funds were raised by the Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association this year, breaking previous association records.

HLTA Seeks New President, CEO

The Hawai’i Lodging and Tourism Association is seeking a new President and Chief Executive Officer.

Charity Walk Aims to Raise Funds for Hawai‘i Charities

Charity Walk event to raise funds for Big Island charities on Saturday, May 9.