Description
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide destination brand marketing services for the Hawaiian Islands in the Japan major market area. The scope of work includes strengthening brand awareness, driving travel demand, developing airline partnerships, targeting high-value mindful travelers, and promoting Hawaiʻi's cultural festivals and events. The contractor will be responsible for developing a comprehensive brand marketing plan and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns to increase awareness and intent to travel to Hawaiʻi. Key performance indicators include resident sentiment, visitor satisfaction, average daily visitor spending, and total visitor expenditures.
• Develop a comprehensive brand marketing plan
• Execute multi-channel marketing campaigns
• Develop consumer-facing content
• Manage direct-to-consumer promotions
• Monitor and optimize load factors and airlift capacity
• Target high-value mindful travelers
• Promote Hawaiʻi's cultural festivals and events
• Educate visitors on safe and responsible travel practices