Tourism Strategic Plan: The Office of Economic Development-Tourism manages the updates and action teams of the Kauai Tourism Strategic Plan along with the Kauai Visitors Bureau and the Visitor Industry. See below.
Kauai Visitors Bureau: http://gohawaii.com/kauai This office works closely with the Kauai Visitors Bureau to support marketing of Kauai as a destination and providing visitor information.
Product Enrichment Programs: Programs having to do
with supporting Kauai as a prime destination. This includes diversifying what we
offer as a visitor destination, mitigating problems common to
tourism destinations as well as ones unique to Kauai. Strengthening the Hawaiian Culture and protecting Natural Resources remains a priority for the Visitor Industry and this office.
Ambassador of Aloha Promotional Material Program: This
program provides local Kauai residents with a limited amount of promotional
items to take with them to the mainland to promote Kauai as a visitor
destination. One request per team or event. Items include Kauai Loves You
buttons, stickers and post it notes as well as other items. Please call for a form to
request items. 241-4946 or email: msugai@kauai.gov
Greetings Program: Hawaiian Music is provided at the Harbor for cruise ship greetings. Harbor funding is through an agreement from the Hawaii Tourism Authority.