The Office of Hawaiian Affairs got the land a decade ago as part of a deal with the state but says it's hamstrung without a legislative OK to build housing.
Native Hawaiian leaders: Proposed tourism funding cuts would be a âdisasterâ
Native Hawaiian groups ramp up pressure to save funding for Hawaii Tourism Authority By HNN Staff | April 21, 2021 at 5:29 PM HST - Updated April 21 at 5:47 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Native Hawaiian groups are ramping up pressure to save funding for the Hawaii Tourism Authority as lawmakers consider a massive cut.
A bill, which was recently amended by the Senate, seeks to eliminates HTA funding for programs that support visitor assistance, local entrepreneurs, sustainability and cultural training.
âHelp us . prevent the turning back of the clock to the dark ages of Hawaii tourism,â said former Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Peter Apo, a founding board member of the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association.