Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201B-1

Current through Chapter 253 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 201B-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:

"Agency" means any agency, department, authority, board, commission, the University of Hawaii, or any other unit of the State or its political subdivisions.

"Authority" means the Hawaii tourism authority established in section 201B-2.

"Board" means the board of directors of the Hawaii tourism authority established in section 201B-2, and any successor thereto.

"Convention center facility" or "convention center" means any combination of land, buildings, and improvements thereon, acquired or developed by the State, and includes exhibition halls, meeting rooms, a plenary session hall, and support space that reflect a Hawaiian sense of place; any other structure or facility required or useful for the operation of a convention center, including commercial, office, community service, parking, garage, and other supporting service structures; and, all necessary, useful, and related equipment, furnishings, and appurtenances.

"Destination management" means a collaborative and coordinated process with public, private, and community stakeholders to manage the various elements of a visitor destination to:

(1) Create, implement, and monitor strategies that attract targeted visitor markets and improve visitor experiences;

(2) Improve natural and cultural resources valued by Hawaii residents and visitors;

(3) Develop and maintain tourism-related infrastructure to prevent overcrowding and overtaxing sites and resources; and

(4) Ensure that the provision of services enhances the visitor experience.

"Hawaii brand" means the qualities and programs that collectively differentiate the Hawaii experience from other destinations.

"Public agency" means any office, department, board, commission, bureau, division, public corporation agency, or instrumentality of the federal, state, or county government.

"Regenerative tourism" means a tourism model that:

(1) Is designed and carefully managed to bring net benefits to local communities and destinations; and

(2) Implements an innovative and sustainable economic development plan to:

(A) Make net positive contributions;

(B) Create conditions that allow communities to flourish;

(C) Engage in collaborative efforts that provide visitors with genuine and meaningful experiences in Hawaii; and

(D) Improve destinations for current and future generations for the well-being of the environment, residents, indigenous communities, and visitors.

HRS § 201B-1

Amended by L 2024, c 225,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024.

L 1998, c 156, pt of §2; am L 2002, c 253, §3 .