During the peak of the pandemic, I spoke to John DeFries, head of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, about how tourism in the state (and on the island of Oahu, its largest tourism center) might be ...

PUERTO AYORA — Who hasn't dreamt of one day visiting the Galapagos Islands to discover one of the world’s most beautiful nature reserves, to swim with sea lions and turtles in crystal clear waters, ...

In the realm of global economic progress, tourism is pivotal in driving the development of many nations. From hospitality and transportation to retail and entertainment, it spans a spectrum of ...

New report from Saudi-based STGC and Systemiq launched at 22nd WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ‘Better Travel & Tourism, Better World’ a new report developed through a partnership between ...

Although Annie Tan has long wanted to experience Hawai’i’s natural beauty and multicultural communities, she has recently decided to vacation elsewhere for the foreseeable future. “After the fires in ...

The Dominican Republic’s growing dental tourism segment is demanding a shift in focus from clinical excellence to business ...

It used to be her favorite beach on the North Shore of Kauai, but Mehana Blaich Vaughan hated taking her children to over-touristed Haena State Park. Like many Hawaiian families from the Hanalei ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — New initiatives are being launched by the Hawaii Tourism Authority to help local businesses and organizations use HTA’s networking opportunities. HTA’s public affairs officer Ilihia ...

John De Fries, the first native Hawaiian to lead the state’s tourism authority, discusses the delicate balance of tourism, culture and the environment — and why he got hooked on the TV show “The White ...

Speculation about post-COVID travel is rampant and while no one has a crystal ball, vacation rental demand is one common thread about travel’s return. Hawaii long avoided managing the growing global ...