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HI SR46
Resolution
AI Summary
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Request the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to review and evaluate the cost-benefit and return on investment of sponsoring a Michelin Guide for Hawaii restaurants
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Michelin Guide operates star-based restaurant evaluations and has published guides for major U.S. cities including New York, Atlanta, California, Colorado, Chicago, Florida, and Washington D.C. since 2005
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Hawaii's culinary scene has attracted Michelin-starred chefs and restaurants, but Michelin does not currently send inspectors to Hawaii
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A 2022 Visitor Industry Workforce Needs Assessment identified culinary staff as among the most in-demand and difficult-to-fill positions in Hawaii's workforce
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Michelin star awards can increase restaurant standards, attract diners and skilled sous chefs, and generate publicity for chefs and restaurants
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Review And Evaluate The Cost-benefit And Return On Investment Of A Possible Sponsorship Of A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.
Tourism
Last Action
Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).
4/2/2025