KVB - September 2025

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Air Canada Vacations has announced the winners of its first-ever Travellers' Top Picks Awards, a celebration of Canadian wanderlust that drew over 100,000 entries and sparked a nationwide conversation about the places we dream to explore.

Travellers voted across 10 categories curated by Air Canada Vacations experts, sending their favourite destinations to the summit of Canadians' travel wish lists.

Kaua‘i was named as the top pick in the Adventure Travel category stating, “Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i, U.S.A. distinguishes itself with lush landscapes and thrilling outdoor activities, making it an adventure lover’s paradise.”

Upcoming KVB Activities:

NorCal ‘Ohana FAM – with 6 advisors, October 15-18, KVB will host an island presentation and Nāpali tour with Holo Holo Charters.

Wanderland FAM – with 6 advisors, October 26-29. KVB will host an island presentation and Nāpali tour with Kaua‘i Sea Tours.

DMAP:

Earlier in September, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA), convened two community meetings to gather input for the next phase of the Kauaʻi Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP). These meetings, held on September 10th and 11th, brought together residents, government officials, and DMAP Advisory Group members.

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The key discussion points focused on:

Key Challenges: Identifying challenges such as traffic, infrastructure issues, and access to certain areas and island hotspots.

Collaborative Management: Exploring partnerships to better manage visitor sites through improved enforcement, education, and communication.

Broader Issues: Discussing how to address larger, more complex challenges that require a coordinated effort beyond the scope of a single group.

The meetings aimed to guide the next steps of the DMAP, which seeks to balance the needs of Kauaʻi's residents and visitors experience. Anyone interested to learn about opportunities to contribute to each island’s Destination Management Action Plan can click here.

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Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau

Annual Meeting & Brunch

Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Registration starts at 9:30 am

10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort

4331 Kaua‘i Beach Drive

Līhu‘e, HI 96766

REMINDERS:

VISITORS TO WAIMEA CANYON AND KŌKEʻE STATE PARKS CAUTIONED TO EXPECT DELAYS AND LIMITED PARKING

Beginning July 14, 2025, Waimea Canyon Lookout with be closed for construction of safety improvements.  The project is expected to last through early December, 2025.  This closure, in addition to several overlapping roadwork projects by both DOT-Highways and DLNR-State Parks, will cause delays, impact traffic patterns, and restrict overall parking capacity in these two popular parks through the end of the year.  DOT work is continuing on Waimea Canyon Drive, while work on portions of Kōkeʻe Road from the Kalalau Lookout to Puʻu o Kila lookout will be starting the same week.  Visitors can drive as far as the Kalalau Lookout, where improvements will also be initiated on July 17, with limited parking available.  We urge patience and driving with care as these various improvements are ongoing.  Local visitors are encouraged to enjoy these parks on weekends, when most work will be suspended.

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Kaua‘i Events:

For more events, please visit www.gohawaii.com and www.kauaifestivals.com