What's Being Discussed

Hawaii Convention Center rooftop construction: The CEO will give an update on the ongoing construction project at the HCC.
Meetings, conventions, and incentives (MCI) sales: Meet Hawaiʻi will report on their efforts to bring conferences and group events to the state.
Search for a new HTA President & CEO: The Administrative Committee will share an update on finding new top leadership for the agency.
Changes to HTA's bylaws: The board will review and discuss proposed edits to the rules that govern how HTA operates.
Film tourism funding: The Film Tourism Committee will discuss how HTA's budget for the current and next fiscal year is allocated toward promoting Hawaiʻi as a filming destination.
Film tourism proposal review process: The board will discuss how HTA evaluates proposals related to film tourism programs.
Sports tourism strategic plan for FY27: The board will review HTA's plan for promoting and supporting sporting events in Hawaiʻi next fiscal year. This item may move into a closed (executive) session.

Decisions Expected

Approval of minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting.
A vote on bylaw edits for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
A vote on the FY27 Sports Strategic Plan, which may include a closed-door session to protect competitively sensitive information.

Who Should Pay Attention

Residents interested in how tourism dollars are spent in Hawaiʻi.
People in the film, sports, or events industries seeking HTA funding or partnerships.
Anyone following HTA leadership changes or organizational governance.
Convention and hospitality workers connected to the Hawaii Convention Center.