Resources

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA)

Is the lead agency and advocate for Hawai‘i's tourism industry and is responsible for creating a vision and overseeing tourism from a statewide perspective. HTA coordinates the marketing of Hawai‘i to the world and supports large sports partnerships and product development throughout the state.

• Hawaii Tourism Authority Webpage

This site includes:  State Tourism Strategic Plan, Tourism Workforce Development Strategic Plan, Funding Opportunities - Open RFP's, Style and Resource Guide, Marketing, Conferences and Seminars, and more.

• Travel Smart Tips - information about everything from what to wear to what you are allowed to bring to and from the Hawaiian Islands.
  

Big Island Visitors Bureau (BIVB)

Promotes Hawai‘i Island to North America and the Conventions Meetings Incentives (CMI) Market worldwide.  Visit their website for calendar of events, volcano updates, ecotourism information and videos/photos/cameras.

• Overall Webpage

Hawai‘i Visitor and Convention Bureau (HVCB)

Is the lead agency promoting Hawai‘i to North America and the Conventions Meetings and Incentives Market worldwide. HVCB is funded by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority as well as membership from the visitor industry.

• Overall Webpage

State of Hawai‘i

• Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Overall Webpage

  • Visitor Statistics

• Department of Land and Natural Resources Overall Webpage
• Permits for Beach Weddings
• Camping Permits
  
• 50th Anniversary of Statehood Celebration

Other Links

• Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA) - Promote the Hawaiian culture, values and traditions and provide opportunities for the Native Hawaiian community to shape the future of tourism.
• Wellness Travel Hawai‘i - Opportunity to connect with the heart of Hawai‘i through private experiences with native healers.
• Big Island Visitor Security Association (BIVSA) - Join the BIVSA Notification Network to receive updates on events affecting Hawai‘i County.
• Kama‘aina Backroads - Takes the viewer on a unique adventure which explores the history, culture and treasures of Hawai‘i Island.
• Jupiter Foundation - Listen to live whale recordings during season from Puako.
• Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park - Park highlights two of the world's most active volcanoes.
• Hilo Bayfront Trails - Phase I of the project was funded by a grant from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Natural Resources Program with matching resources provided by the County of Hawai‘i.