HONOLULU — Hawaii governor Josh Green plans to call for the resignation of the entire board of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, according to a report.

Hawaii News Now says Gov. Green plans to ask for “courtesy resignations from the entire board,” according to a statement issued by the governor’s office. “Because the responsibilities of the board have changed to an advisory role, he feels it best to start with a clean slate.”

Last month Gov. Green signed Bill 1571 into law, shifting the HTA board to an advisory role.

According to the Hawaii Tribune Herald, the move puts decision-making powers for the HTA’s budget into the hands of the state Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism.

A hearing took place yesterday with lawmakers and the HTA’s interim leadership.

Two hires in April 2025 saw the appointment of Isaac Choy to the position of Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the HTA. In May 2025 the HTA’s Interim President and CEO Caroline Anderson said Choy had been placed on leave at the direction of the Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Human Resources Development pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation.

“We remain committed to ensuring the well-being of our dedicated staff and maintaining a safe, respectful and transparent workplace. HTA will stay focused on our important work of uplifting Hawai‘i’s communities and supporting our visitor industry,” said Anderson in a statement posted last month on the HTA site.