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This bill establishes the Corporation for the Stewardship of Hawaii Tourism as the official destination stewardship organization for the state, effectively replacing the Hawaii Tourism Authority. The new corporation, a nonprofit organization, will be responsible for managing Hawaii's visitor economy through a collaborative process involving public, private, nonprofit, and community stakeholders. Its mission includes developing strategies to attract targeted visitors, enhance visitor experiences, improve natural and cultural resources, manage visitation to prevent overcrowding, create local business and career opportunities, and perpetuate Hawaiian culture. The bill also outlines the structure and governance of the new corporation, including the creation of a Hawaii Destination Stewardship Council and island-level councils, and details the transition process from the Hawaii Tourism Authority to the new entity, ultimately repealing the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1944&year=2026