As tourists start slowly returning to Hawaii, the state is encouraging visitors to rethink their stay through the Mālama Hawai'i program, designed to give travelers a more meaningful connection to the islands by offering them the chance to volunteer during their stay.
Read MoreHawaii is inviting travelers to take a trip that gives back to receive complimentary extra nights at select hotels.
Read MoreThe word “Malama” means “to care for.” The Hawaii Tourism Authority just launched its Malama Hawaii Initiative, encouraging island visitors to give back to their destination.
Read MoreIn an effort to mālama (take care) of Hawaiʻi, Alaska Airlines is planning to plant a small forest on Oʻahu’s Gunstock Ranch—nearly 900 trees—now through the end of 2020.
Read MoreHawaii is encouraging travelers to volunteer during their visits in exchange for a free night in a hotel after the island welcomed visitors back in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreJoin correspondent Tom Wilmer for a conversation with Teri Orton, Hawai’i Convention Center’s general manager; Joe Ibarra, general manager at the Kahala Hotel & Resort; Matt Grauso, general manager at the ‘Alohiani Resort in Waikiki; and Uncle Earl Regidor, ambassador of Hawaiian culture at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on the Island of Hawai'i to hear more on this story.
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