Allison Schaefers

Honolulu

Bureau Chief at Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Allison Schaefers, a national award-winning writer, covers Hawaii tourism for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. What could be better than a job that takes you to th

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Hapalua draws more than 30% participants from out of state

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Allison Schaefers

MARCO GARCIA / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Participants ran down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki during the Hapalua half-marathon on Sunday. 1 /3 MARCO GARCIA / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Participants ran down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki during the Hapalua half-marathon on Sunday. AdvertisementMARCO GARCIA / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER Above, spectators held signs with messages of humor and encouragement on Sunday.
Hapalua draws more than 30% participants from out of state

1 week ago | staradvertiser.com | Allison Schaefers

It was Jason Porter’s first time visiting Hawaii when he crossed the finish line of the Hapalua on Sunday morning, which completed his quest to run a half-marathon in all 50 states. “It feels amazing,” Porter said after the 13.1-mile route also marked his 100th lifetime half-marathon.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority chair recommends putting audit probe ‘to bed’

2 weeks ago | staradvertiser.com | Allison Schaefers

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority board Chair Todd Apo told the HTA Administrative and Audit Standing Committee on Monday that he did not “see an abuse of discretion” regarding Hawai‘i Convention Center discounts received by two nonprofits affiliated with the previous HTA board chair, Mufi Hannemann, and recommended putting the matter “to bed.” The committee was expected to take action on issues raised in the fiscal year 2024 HTA Independent Financial Audit, which was presented at HTA board meetings...
Hawai‘i Convention Center’s 2-year repair schedule risks millions in lost group trade

2 weeks ago | staradvertiser.com | Allison Schaefers

The planned closure of the Hawai‘i Convention Center in 2026 for $64 million in repairs to the rooftop terrace deck is now expected to extend into 2027, putting at risk millions of dollars in group tourism bookings.
Softening Hawaii visitor arrivals reflect wobbly consumer confidence and higher prices

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Allison Schaefers

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM / MARCH 6 U.S. economic uncertainly is growing and travel prices are rising, which doesn’t bode well for Hawaii tourism. Visitors to Waikiki pass a window display at Macy’s on Kalakaua Avenue. 1 /2 GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM / MARCH 6 U.S. economic uncertainly is growing and travel prices are rising, which doesn’t bode well for Hawaii tourism. Visitors to Waikiki pass a window display at Macy’s on Kalakaua Avenue.
Softening Hawaii visitor arrivals reflect wobbly consumer confidence and higher prices

3 weeks ago | staradvertiser.com | Allison Schaefers

Visitor arrivals to Hawaii were lackluster in February and early spring, meaning that there is less momentum heading into the peak summer season. Hawaii’s international market is still down, and its core U.S. market is softening faster than expected with the percentage of U.S. households planning to travel dipping below 2024 and 2023. That stings since Hawaii’s top visitor source market is the United States, which represented 75% of Hawaii’s visitor arrivals in February. What’s the problem?
Legislature moves to tighten oversight of Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Allison Schaefers

State lawmakers took swift action Friday to amend a bill to tighten oversight of the Hawai ‘i Tourism Authority, which is undergoing more leadership shake-ups, while dealing with allegations that procedural deficiencies allowed for inappropriate freebies at the Hawai ‘i Convention Center. The House Finance Committee is moving Senate Bill 1571 forward with a new amendment that requires that the governor appoint the HTA CEO and that the Senate confirm the choice.
Legislature moves to tighten oversight of Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

3 weeks ago | staradvertiser.com | Allison Schaefers

State lawmakers took swift action Friday to amend a bill to tighten oversight of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, which is undergoing more leadership shake-ups, while dealing with allegations that procedural deficiencies allowed for inappropriate freebies at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. The House Finance Committee is moving Senate Bill 1571 forward with a new amendment that requires that the governor appoint the HTA CEO and that the Senate confirm the choice.
Hannemann resigns amid HTA controversy

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Allison Schaefers

The Hawai ‘i Tourism Authority is back in the hot seat with state legislators and the public as it undergoes more leadership shake-ups while dealing with allegations that procedural deficiencies allowed for inappropriate freebies at the Hawai ‘i Convention Center.
Hannemann resigns amid HTA controversy

3 weeks ago | staradvertiser.com | Allison Schaefers

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is back in the hot seat with state legislators and the public as it undergoes more leadership shake-ups while dealing with allegations that procedural deficiencies allowed for inappropriate freebies at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

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