URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO ADD A STIPULATION TO ITS SIGNATURE EVENT PROGRAM TO REQUIRE THIRTY PERCENT OF FUNDS AWARDED THROUGH THE PROGRAM TO BE USED TO MARKET EVENTS TO OUT-OF-STATE MARKETS.
Reported from TOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1730-26), recommending referral to FIN.
Summary
House Resolution 47 calls on the Hawaii Tourism Authority to add a condition to its Signature Event Program so that at least thirty percent of any awarded money is spent on promoting events to audiences outside the state. The measure targets the Authority’s funding decisions and aims to boost tourism revenue by attracting more visitors from other states. It is a non‑binding request that reflects lawmakers’ interest in expanding Hawaii’s tourism market.
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