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Island of Hawaiʻi

Welcome to the Official Media Site for the Island of Hawaiʻi

The Island of Hawaiʻi Visitors Bureau (IHVB) stands ready to assist media with destination stories promoting mindful travel.

Ritual handwashing and watering in reforestation project

WAYS TO MALAMA HAWAI‘I ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND

Island of Hawaiʻi (April 22, 2021) – You’ve likely heard of Mālama Hawaiʻi, an initiative to inspire mindful travel to the Hawaiian Islands.

Island of Hawaii National Parks

FIVE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARKS, SITES AND TRAILS. ONE VERY AMAZING ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI.

The island of Hawaiʻi has five national parks. All right, more like one national park, two national historical parks, one national historic site and one national historic trail.

Island of Hawaii Sustainablity

FEBRUARY NEWS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI

Island of Hawaiʻi (February 18, 2020) – Earth Day may be right around the corner, but sustainability is an everyday effort on the island of Hawaiʻi. The island offers lots of ways for visitors to give back while on vacation in service of preserving natural resources for future generations to enjoy.

Maunakea at sunset from Hokuula Mountain in Waimea, Island of Hawaii

DECEMBER NEWS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI

Island of Hawaiʻi (December 9, 2019) – We foresee a warm getaway to the island of Hawaiʻi in your near future – 2020 to be exact! Travelers should make plans to visit Hawaiʻi Island for its diversity of breathtaking natural landscapes and endless opportunities for adventure.

Island of Hawaii Black Sand Beaches

OCTOBER NEWS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI

Island of Hawaiʻi (October 7, 2019) – Travelers may initially be inspired to visit the island of Hawaiʻi for its cerulean waters, verdant rainforests and valleys, and striking black sand beaches, but there is so much more to explore! 

Couple enjoys fresh poke bowls

AUGUST NEWS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI

Island of Hawaiʻi (August 5, 2019) – What better way to explore the island of Hawaiʻi than via your taste buds on an eating and drinking adventure? Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood raised or procured by local farmers, ranchers and fishermen fuel the island’s unique, diverse and ever-expanding culinary scene.

Pair Stand Up Paddleboard in Kailua Bay, off the coast of Kailua-Kona

SIZZLIN’ JUNE NEWS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI

Island of Hawaiʻi (June 17, 2019) – Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to get outside, soak up the sun and experience all of the great offerings on the island of Hawaiʻi

Halau walks past tide pool

SIZZLIN’ APRIL NEWS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI

Island of Hawaiʻi (April 2, 2019) – As summer nears, there’s no better time to plan your next vacation to the island of Hawaiʻi, where Hawaiian culture is celebrated and perpetuated through various festivals, events, ambassadors and activities. 

Island of Hawaii Ecotourism

SIZZLIN’ FEBRUARY NEWS FROM THE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI

Island of Hawaiʻi (February 4, 2019) – With Earth Day right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to celebrate the joys of ecotourism on the island of Hawaiʻi

Island of Hawaiʻi Story Ideas
Mālama Hawaiʻi

Going back means giving back, when you travel mindfully and safely.

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