Archive for October, 2020

“The Future of Tourism” Interview Series

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A Road Map to Post-COVID Sustainable Travel and Tourism Revitalization

In this series of audio interviews, PATA explores “The Future of Tourism” through multiple, interrelated sustainability challenges that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis.

Re-imagining Tourism Wrap Up

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“The New Normal”. We’ve all heard the saying but what does it mean for Hawaii’s tourist industry and how will it affect other related industries. Join PATA Hawaii Chapter to find out about our current market situation, what the marketing plan looks like and the vision for the future.

John De Fries, Jay Talwar, and Patti Herman share their insights and efforts into Hawaii’s tourism and economic recovery as we reopen our shores to visitors.

Safe Travels: Visitor Quarantine Status Verification

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Hawaii Attorney General’s office offers this example of how hotels and car rental companies can know whether or not someone who traveled to Hawai‘i from out of state needs to be in quarantine. They can show their document from the Safe Travels program (look halfway down at the line that says “in quarantine” – and it’ll say either yes or no).

Outrigger Hospitality Group Wins PATA Gold Award

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Congratulations from the PATA Hawaii Chapter to Outrigger Hospitality Group for it’s recognition and efforts in global conservation.

Outrigger Hospitality Group, the premier beach brand in the world, earned the prestigious 2020 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the Climate Change category for its OZONE platform – a global conservation initiative supporting coral health and resiliency, with special focus on the waters that surround the iconic beach destinations of Outrigger Resorts around the world. The winners were announced on September 24, 2020 during the virtual PATA Gold Awards presentation.

Re-Imagining Tourism: Where are we and Where are we going?

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October 10, 2020 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HST

“The New Normal” We’ve all heard the saying but what does it mean for Hawaii’s tourist industry and how will it affect other related industries. Join PATA Hawaii Chapter to find out about our current market situation, what the marketing plan looks like and the vision for the future. 

  • John De Fries: President & CEO Hawaii Tourism Authority
  • Pattie Herman, VP Marketing & Product Development Hawaii Tourism Authority
  • Jay Talwar: CMO Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau 

Moderator: Jennifer Chun, Director of Travel Research Hawaii Tourism Authority