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HĀLĀWAI PAPA ALAKAʻI KŪMAU KEʻENA KULEANA HOʻOKIPA O HAWAIʻI REGULAR BOARD MEETING HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY Poʻahā, 28 Mei, 2020, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Hālāwai Kikohoʻe VIRTUAL MEETING Ma loko o kēia wā kūlanalana o ka maʻi COVID-19, ʻo ka hoʻopakele i ke ola a me ka nohona o ke kaiāulu ka makakoho nui. Hiki i ka lehulehu ke nānā mai i kēia hālāwai ma o ka ʻaoʻao Pukealo a ke Keʻena Kuleana Hoʻokipa O Hawaiʻi. In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation, protecting the health and welfare of the community is of utmost concern. This public meeting may be monitored remotely and will be streamed via the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiHTA/ Papa Kumumanaʻo AGENDA 1. Ho‘omaka A Pule Call to Order and Pule 2. ʻĀpono I Ka Moʻoʻōlelo Hālāwai Approval of Minutes of the February 27, 2020 Board Meeting 3. Hō‘ike Lālā Report of Permitted Interactions at an Informational Meeting or Presentation Not Organized by the Board Under HRS section 92-2.5(c) 4. Hōʻike A Ka Luna Hoʻokele Report of the CEO Relating to Staff’s Implementation of HTA’s Programs During February – April 2020: - Major Market Management including Destination Marketing Management Services, Global Meetings, Conventions and Incentives (MCI) Program Management Services, Responsible Tourism, Support of State COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts 5. Hōʻike ʻIkepili Noiʻi ʻOihana Hoʻomākaʻikaʻi Presentation and Discussion of Current Market Insights and Conditions in Hawai‘i and Key Major Hawai‘i Tourism Markets, Including the United States, Japan, Canada, Oceania, Other Asia, Europe, and Cruise 6. Hōʻike, Kūkākūkā A Hoʻoholo No Nā Moʻokālā Presentation, Discussion and Action on HTA’s Financial Reports for February, March, April 2020 7. Nāʻana I Ke Noi Moʻohelu HTA Makahiki Kālā 2021 Review of the Proposed Budget for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority for Fiscal Year 2021 8. Hōʻike No Ke Kau ʻAhaʻōlelo 2020 Update Relating to the 2020 Legislative Session and Related Bills Relevant to HTA 9. ʻĀpono I Ka ʻŌlelo Hoʻoholo 2020-1-3 In Accordance with Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) Section 201B-9 and 201B-10, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board Shall Discuss and Take Action on Resolution 2020-1-3 Regarding the Visitor Industry, COVID-19 and that the Board has Determined that the Occurrence of an Outbreak of Disease is Adversely Affecting Hawai‘i’s Tourism Industry by Resulting in Substantial Interruption in the Commerce of the State and Adversely Affecting the Welfare of its People. The Resolution Shall Include a Request to the State of Hawai‘i Governor David Y. Ige to Declare that a Tourism Emergency Exists 10. ʻĀpono I Ka ʻŌlelo Hoʻoholo 2020-1-4 In Accordance with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s Operating Budget Policy, Policy #400- 50, the Board Shall Discuss and Take Action on Resolution 2020-1-4 that Temporarily Suspends Section 6 and Section 7 of the Aforementioned Policy for a Period of 90 days from the Date of the Approval of the Resolution by the Board. Policy #400-50, Section 6 states “Once the Operating Budget is Approved by the Board, the Reallocation of Funds Between Main Budget Categories of $250,000 or More Shall Require Board Approval Prior to Reallocation. All Reallocations Between Main Budget Categories, Regardless of Dollar Amount, Shall be Reported to the Board at the Board Meeting Following the Reallocation.” Policy #400-50, Section 7 States “Reallocations of $250,000 or More Shall be Considered Budget Amendments and Shall be Presented to the Board in the Form of a Resolution Which Shall Clearly State the Following: a. Original Budget Category and Subcategories With Original Funding Amount; b. Proposed Budget Category to Receive Funding and New Funding Amount for that Category; c. Revised Original Budget Category Funding Amount (post- transfer); d. Purpose and Explanation for the Amendment Request; and, e. Impact to the Original Budget Category Due to the Reduction, if Any.” The President & CEO Shall Report, on a Monthly Basis, any Reallocations that Have Been Completed During the 90-Day Period. This Resolution Which Authorizes the Suspension of These Sections is Necessary to Expedite the Reallocation of Funds to Address the Existing Situation Pertaining to COVID-19 and is in Alignment with Governor David Y. Ige’s Emergency Proclamation Dated March 4, 2020. 11. Hōʻike A Ke Kōmike Hokona Kūmau No Ke Kūkākūkā A Hoʻoholo Report of the Marketing Standing Committee with the Committee’s Recommendations to Support Various Marketing Proposals, for Discussion and Action by the Board 12. Ho‘oku‘u Adjournment *** ʻAha Hoʻokō: Ua hiki i ka Papa Alakaʻi ke mālama i kekahi hālāwai kūhelu i kū i ka Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS) § 92-4. E mālama ʻia kēia hālāwai kūhelu nei ma lalo o ka § 92-5 (a)(4), § 92-5 (a)(8) and §201B-4(a)(2) no ka pono o ko ka Papa Alakaʻi kūkā a hoʻoholo ʻana i nā nīnūnē a nīnau i pili i ko ka Papa Alakaʻi kuleana me ko ka Papa Alakaʻi loio. He hālāwai kūhelu kēia i ʻole paulele ʻia ka ʻikepili a i mea hoʻi e mālama kūpono ai ko Hawaiʻi ʻano, he wahi i kipa mau ʻia e nā malihini. ***Executive Session: The Board may conduct an executive session closed to the public pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) § 92-4. The executive session will be conducted pursuant to § 92-5 (a)(4), § 92-5 (a)(8) and §201B-4(a)(2) for the purpose of consulting with the board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the board’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities; and to discuss information that must be kept confidential to protect Hawai‘i’s competitive advantage as a visitor destination. Kono ʻia ka lehulehu e nānā mai i ka hālāwai a hoʻouna mai i ka ʻōlelo hōʻike kākau ʻia no kēlā me kēia kumuhana i helu ʻia ma ka papa kumumanaʻo. Hiki ke hoʻouna mai i nā ʻōlelo hōʻike kākau ʻia ma mua o ka hālāwai iā [email protected]. Inā pono ke kōkua ma muli o kekahi kīnānā, e hoʻomaopopo aku iā Carole Hagihara (973-2289 a i ʻole [email protected]), he ʻekolu lā ma mua o ka hālāwai ka lohi loa. Members of the public are invited to monitor the public meeting and provide written testimony on any agenda item. Written testimony shall be submitted prior to the meeting by email to [email protected]. Any person requiring an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact Carole Hagihara (973-2289 a i ʻole [email protected]) no later than 3 days prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made. 2 Approval of Minutes of the February 27, 2020 Board Meeting REGULAR BOARD MEETING HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY Thursday, February 27, 2020 Hawai‘i Convention Center 1801 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96815 MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Fried (Chair), George Kam, Kyoko Kimura, Fred Atkins, Ku‘uipo Kumukahi, Sherry Menor-McNamara, Benjamin Rafter, Kelly Sanders, and Kimi Yuen MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Micah Alameda, David Arakawa, and Daniel Chun HTA STAFF PRESENT: Chris Tatum, Keith Regan, Pattie Herman, Marc Togashi, Kalani Ka‘anā‘anā, Marisa Yamane, Jadie Goo, Jennifer Chun, Caroline Anderson, Carole Hagihara, Chris Sadayasu, Chael Kekona, Isabella Dance, Joseph Patoskie, Laci Goshi, Lawrence Liu, Maile Caravalho, Cynthia Morita, Maka Casson- Fisher, Minh Chau Chun, and Ronald Rodriguez GUESTS: Senator Glenn Wakai, Alexander Wong, Malia Sanders, Nathan Kam, Erin Khan, Pua Sterling, Jessica Lani Rich, Kenlyn Lum Yee, Barbara Okamoto, Christine Ulandez, Branden Askew, Jason Paloma, Dennis Suo, Eric Takahata, Mitsue Varley, Philip Richardson, Alex Wong, Ka‘iulani Laehā, Kahoku Lindsey Asing, Allison Schaefers, Chris Kam, Alan Ellis, Teri Orton, Mari Tait, and Noelle Liew LEGAL COUNSEL: Gregg Kinkley 1. Call to Order and Pule Chair Rick Fried called the meeting to order at 9:33 AM. Chair Fried introduced Kalani Ka‘anā‘anā, who opened the meeting with a pule. Mr. Ka‘anā‘anā acknowledged that February is Hawaiian language month. Mr. Ka‘anā‘anā then played an audio clip to honor the voices of Hawai‘i’s kūpuna mānaleo. He added that the continued revitalization of the Hawaiian language requires bringing the voices of our elders and youth together. Mr. Ka‘anā‘anā then introduced Ka‘iulani Laehā, the Chief Executive Officer of ‘Aha Pūnana Leo. Ms. Laehā thanked the Board for its commitment to promoting sustainable cultural values and helping ‘Aha Pūnana Leo achieve its mission of ensuring that Hawaiian language lives. She added that language is at the root of culture, and to keep visitor experiences authentic, it is important that ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i is readily available and normalized. Ms. Laehā explained the history of the program and that it now offers statewide programs from infant-age to doctoral degrees at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. Ms. Laehā noted that ‘Aha Pūnana Leo has been recognized as indigenous language revitalization leaders. Different indigenous communities have come to visit and learn about ‘Aha Pūnana Leo’s programs. Ms. Laehā stated that there is still work to be done to normalize ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i in daily life, social activities, technology, and career paths. Ms. Laehā then invited students from Pūnana Leo o Mānoa to perform a song. 2. Approval of Minutes of the January 30, 2020 Board Meeting Chair Fried requested a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the January board meeting. George Kam made motion, which was seconded by Ku‘uipo Kumukahi. The motion was unanimously approved. 3. Report of Permitted Interactions at an Informational Meeting or Presentation Not Organized by the Board under H.R.S.

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