Executive Director, Tourism & Hospitality Advocacy

Inkinen Executive Search; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HLTA in Hawaiʻi seeks an Executive Director to lead the Hawaiʻi lodging and tourism association into its next growth phase. Reporting to the Board, the ED will provide strategic and operational leadership, strengthen financial and organizational performance, and advocate for the industry on local and state matters.

The role requires credibility in lodging or tourism, exceptional communication and coalition-building, and the political judgment to navigate public policy and industry relations.

Job description

Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization into its next growth phase. Reporting to the Board, the ED will provide strategic and operational leadership, strengthen financial/organizational performance, and advance the interests of Hawaiʻi’s lodging and visitor industry.

The role requires credibility in lodging, tourism, or related fields, with exceptional communication, coalition-building, and political judgment.