Definitions
HRS §201B-1
in effect201B-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.
[L 1998, c 156, pt of §2; am L 2002, c 253, §3; am L
2024, c 225, §2]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol04_Ch0201-0257/HRS0201B/HRS_0201B-0001.htmFetched: 11/10/2026