Initiative to support Hawaiʻi ag, food industry builds on previous UH research
Agrusa published research papers on tourists’ willingness to pay more for locally-sourced foods in Hawaiʻi and residents’ views on regenerative tourism.
$500K TIM school distinguished professorship established by Singapore alumnus
The gifts allow the college to advance research and academic activities, and increase the total number of faculty fellowships and chairs to six.
TIM school receives $500K grant from Hilton Foundation to support Hawaiʻi HS grads
This is the Hilton Foundation’s second largest gift in support of education and training at UH.
Student-led travel industry networking event links students, professionals
Now in its 27th year, the event was themed “Make a Big Splash! Developing your Personal Brand.”
U.S. tourists willing to pay more for locally-sourced foods in Hawaiʻi
Up to 90% of Hawaiʻi’s food is imported.
5 UH Mānoa subjects rank among world’s top 75
Thirteen UH Mānoa subjects were ranked by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy.
‘Regenerative’ tourism makes visitors more attractive to residents
Switching from a sustainable mindset to a regenerative one is critical to address the urgent calls for action on climate change and depleting natural resources.
Professor educates military leaders, students on Pacific tourism
Agrusa spoke about how tourism is vital to the economies of most Pacific island countries, the effects of COVID-19, and how eco-tourism is growing.
20th annual TIM School fundraiser honors Roy Yamaguchi, Dave Evans
The event also raised more than $260,000 for student scholarships at the TIM School.
Domestic visitors willing to pay more for sustainable tourism
The research findings could open the door to new sustainable experiences and more jobs for Hawaiʻi’s workforce.
