February 6, 2026 - February 6, 2026
Webinar Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Prince Waikiki Hotel – Pi’inaio Ballroom, 100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI 96815
2026 Annual Outlook & Economic Forecast Forum
Presented by TTRA Hawaii Chapter and PATA Hawaii Chapter
Join TTRA and the PATA Hawaii Chapter on Friday, February 6, 2026, for a full-day forum focused on the economic forces, travel trends, and market dynamics shaping tourism in the year ahead. Hosted at the Prince Waikiki (Piʻinaio Ballroom), this annual gathering brings together industry leaders, researchers, and destination professionals for timely insights and meaningful conversation.
From global economic forecasts to lodging, air, and international market trends, this forum is designed to help attendees make smarter, data-informed decisions in a rapidly evolving travel landscape.
Event Details
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM–2:30 PM
Location: Prince Waikiki, Piʻinaio Ballroom
Format: In-person
Featured Speakers and Moderators
Session I: Economic Trends & Forecasts
Moderator: Chris Kam, President, Omnitrak Group
- Erik Evjen, EVP, Tourism Economics
- Dr. Paul Brewbaker, Principal, TZ Economics
- Dr. Seth Colby, Chief State Economist
Program Highlights
Session II: Lodging and Air Ticket Booking Trends
Moderator: Daniel Nahoopii, Lead, Industry Data and Research, Global Tourism & Destination Advisory, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group
- Jeffrey Eslinger, Senior Director of Market Insights, Hawaiʻi Visitors & Convention Bureau
- Bianca Porto Baga, Senior Sales Manager, Destinations, Agencies, Airlines, and Airports, Amadeus
Session III: Condo-Hotel Trends
Moderator: Justin Nakaahiki, Managing Director, Destination Marketing Hawaiʻi, Board, PATA Hawaiʻi
- Matt Bailey, President & CEO, Castle Resorts & Hotels
- Carly Clement, Vice President, Hawaiʻi Vacation Condos by OUTRIGGER
Session IV Luncheon: Airport Modernization Plan Updates
Ford Fuchigami, Airports Administrator, State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation
Session V: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Updates
Jill Byus Radke, Public Affairs Officer, Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority
Session VI: International Market Trends
Moderator: Daniel Nahoopii, Global Tourism & Destination Advisory, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group
- Jennifer Chun, Director of Tourism Research, State of Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
- Akari Goto, Director of Sales, Honolulu Branch, Rakuten Travel Hawaiʻi LLC
- Kelly Strickland, Regional Director of Leisure Sales, Hilton Hawaiʻi
Networking Opportunity
The forum concludes with a special networking session in collaboration with the PATA Hawaii Student Chapter, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with emerging leaders and future professionals in tourism and hospitality.
Why Attend?
- Hear directly from leading economists and tourism analysts
- Gain practical insights into lodging, air, and international market trends
- Connect with peers across research, destination management, and industry sectors
- Start 2026 with clarity, context, and community