As of May 22, 2026, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is actively engaged in a search for new leadership to guide the state’s tourism sector. This transition occurs amid continued recovery efforts associated with the recent Kona Low weather event, which impacted parts of the Big Island and surrounding areas.
Support initiatives to address the aftermath of the Kona Low remain underway, focusing on recovery following the weather disturbance. Details about the specific recovery activities have not been disclosed, but the efforts appear to be progressing alongside the leadership search.
In addition to these developments, the well-known Zippy’s restaurant has relocated
to a new site within Hawaiʻi. This move represents a notable change within the local restaurant scene, contributing to the evolving tourism and hospitality landscape in the state.
