Aaron Sala

Aaron Sala

Jul 17, 2025

Aaron J. Sala, Ph.D., is a visionary advocate for regenerative tourism deeply informed by Hawaiian ancestral wisdom and modern innovation. As President and CEO of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), Aaron leads efforts in regenerative tourism, cultural...
Jonathan Waxman

Jonathan Waxman

Jul 17, 2025

As a native Californian, Jonathan Waxman grew up in a family that celebrated the culinary arts. After receiving the Grand Diplôme from La Varenne Cooking School in Paris, he moved back to California to work at Domaine Chandon and then with Alice Waters at the...
Kuhio Lewis

Kuhio Lewis

Jul 17, 2025

Kuhio Lewis is the Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaiian Council, where he leads efforts to uplift Native Hawaiian communities through economic development, policy advocacy, cultural preservation, and regenerative tourism. Under his leadership, the Hawaiian Council...
James Tokioka

James Tokioka

Jul 17, 2025

James Kunane Tokioka was named Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) on May 5, 2023. Prior to that, he served as the Deputy Director for the Department of Transportation’s Airports Division.  Tokioka began his political...
Josh Feathers

Josh Feathers

Jul 17, 2025

It all comes down to the details. The finishing touch of fennel on an afternoon masterpiece or the perfectly poached egg, Blackberry Farm Executive Chef Josh Feathers understands the importance of details in world-class cuisine. An East Tennessee native who grew up...