HI HB1422

Establishes a student exchange program compact between the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management and either the University of Northern Philippines College of Hospitality and Tourism Management or Ilocos Sur Community College tourism management program, or both.

The compact focuses on hospitality, tourism, and transportation management exchanges to foster communication, cooperation, and cultural educational exchanges between Hawaii and the Philippines.

Creates a revolving fund for the student exchange program to receive donations, gifts, contributions, legislative appropriations, and program-generated moneys.

Fund moneys may be expended for student aid, training projects, teaching, supplies, services, and activities related to the development of the exchange program.

Requires the dean of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management to submit an annual report to the legislature accounting for all income and expenditures of the revolving fund, effective July 1, 2017.