Hawaii Seeks Overhaul of Tourism Authority

Hawaii Governor Josh Green appears to be cleaning house at the state's tourism authority after calling it a "hot mess." An overhaul gives the state the chance to pioneer a new tourism model.

State lawmakers slammed Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) for poor financial management and effectiveness Monday, and Governor Josh Green will reportedly ask all board members to resign by July 1.

“Governor Green plans on asking for courtesy resignations from the entire board," said a statement for his office, according to Hawaii News Now. "Because the responsibilities of the board have changed to an advisory role, he feels it best to start with a clean slate."

Green signed legislation May 31 that stripped the HTA's board of its policy and management au