HI SB2906

Establishes a tourism liaison officer position within the governor's office, appointed by the governor and exempt from civil service requirements under chapters 76 and 89

Removes statutory definitions of "destination management" and "regenerative tourism" from the Hawaii Tourism Authority's governing statutes

Renames the "strategic tourism management plan" to "strategic tourism marketing plan" throughout Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 201B

Eliminates the requirement for the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop destination management action plans for each county (Oahu, Maui nui, Hawaii island, and Kauai)

Shifts the Hawaii Tourism Authority's focus from destination management practices toward tourism promotion, marketing, and Hawaii brand management