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Hawaii Tourism Authority Seeks Cruise Industry Consulting Services Statewide

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), part of the Department of Business, Economic Development, & Tourism, is seeking a cruise industry consultant to support Hawaii's tourism strategy statewide. - Government Buyer: - Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), Department of Business, Economic Development, & Tourism - Scope of Work: - Strategic consulting for Hawaii’s cruise market - Liaison among international, national, and local cruise stakeholders - Support for enhancing visitor experiences and promoting regenerative tourism - Addressing industry and legislative issues - Identifying opportunities and challenges in the cruise sector - Improving resident sentiment regarding tourism - Strengthening coordination between cruise lines, local tour operators, and community partners - Organizing a cruise line familiarization trip - Monthly progress reporting and stakeholder engagement - Products/Services Requested: - Hawaii Tourism Consulting Services for the Cruise Industry (single engagement) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Hawaii statutes and procurement rules - Vendor registration and electronic submission via HIePRO - Alignment with HTA’s “Hawaii Stays With You” brand - Maximum compensation of $260,000 over 36 months - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - NAICS Codes: 541910 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling), 541613 (Marketing Consulting Services)

Description

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is seeking an experienced cruise industry consultant to provide strategic guidance on Hawaii's cruise market. The consultant will serve as a key liaison among international, national, and local cruise stakeholders and support efforts to enhance visitor experiences, address industry and legislative issues, identify opportunities and challenges, improve resident sentiment, and strengthen coordination between cruise lines, local tour operators, and other industry and community partners. The work is to be performed statewide in Hawaii. The solicitation is released by the Department of Business, Economic Development, & Tourism, Hawaii Tourism Authority.

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