Development of Destination Management Action Plans for 2026-2028

Hawaii Tourism Authority

Buyer seeks a qualified company to develop six Destination Management Action Plans (DMAPs) for Hawaii's islands over a 3-year period. The plans will set strategic direction for tourism management that benefits residents while minimizing negative impacts. Buyer requires a collaborative process involving government agencies, visitor industry, and communities to identify and prioritize actions with measurable outcomes.

• 4/17/2025 - Solicitation Release
• 4/23/2025 - Written Question Submission Deadline
• 4/30/2025 - State's Response to Written Questions
• 5/1/2025 - Notice of Intent to Offer Deadline
• 5/21/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/26/2025 - Priority Listed Offeror Selection & Notification
• 6/2/2025 - Anticipated Award Date
• 6/18/2025 - Start of Contract Performance

• Minimum 5 years experience in strategic planning
• Demonstrated record in community meeting facilitation
• Experience working with government agencies
• Knowledge of Hawaii's visitor industry and tourism issues
• Familiarity with state and county government
• Understanding of Hawaii's varied communities

• Review existing DMAPs and evaluation reports
• Design visual tools and data collection instruments
• Support facilitator in community workshops and stakeholder meetings
• Support convening of DMAP advisory committees
• Analyze current conditions to identify problems and opportunities (SWOT)
• Compile input to draft visions and prioritized actions
• Identify responsible agencies and timeframes for actions
• Establish success measures, targets and milestones
• Prepare multiple drafts of County DMAPs for review
• Design and layout final board-approved County DMAPs