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Who We AreGet CertifiedGet InvolvedWhat We DoSafe Travels StampAnnual EventBecome a MemberTour OperatorsFAQContactTravel PlannerJoin Our ʻOhana Menu Readers RatingNo Rating Yet!Your RatingSustainable Tourism Association of HawaiʻiCelebrating 25 Years!Donate NowGet InvolvedGet CertifiedMembersOperators - Fill Out Your Checklist HereSustainable Tourism Association of HawaiʻiThe Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaiʻi (STAH) is a member-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to protect Hawaii’s unique, natural environment and host culture through the promotion of responsible travel and education programs relating to sustainable tourism for residents, businesses, and visitors.JOIN OUR ʻOHANA What is Travel Pono?“Pono” means “to do what is right”. To Travel Pono is to travel consciously and respectfully. We encourage visitors to explore Hawaii in a manner that is respectful of the Native Hawaiian culture, wildlife and environment, and local residents.Our Pono Traveler program is designed to help Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii managers and our certified operators gain feedback to improve their operations to be more sustainable. Learn about this program and join now.Sustainable TourismSustainable Tourism is defined by the United Nations World Tourism Organization as Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities. The Hawaii Tourism Authority defines it as a way to maximize social and economic benefits to Hawaii’s communities and businesses while respecting, nourishing, preserving and enhancing Hawaii’s natural, cultural and human assets.We incorporate the spirit of both definitions into our certification program.Certification Program Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii provides an independent verification system to distinguish industry leaders in sustainable tourism. Get Certified    View Certified OperatorsHelp support Sustainable Tourism throughout Hawai’iLearn MoreExplore Hawai’i with a Certified Tour Operator & learn how to Travel PonoFind Tour OperatorsGet involved and promote the principles of "Travel Pono"JOIN OUR ʻOHANALoad thickbox...Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii Needs You STAH is a member based 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization run by volunteers. Our mission is to protect Hawaii’s unique natural environment and culture.Join Our Ohana Proud To Be Sponsored ByINFORMATIONSustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii PO Box 491 Kahului, HI 96733 office: (808) 800-3531 [email protected] Connect with UsRead Our BlogTour OperatorsResource GuideContact Us© 2020 Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii Top of page | Contact Us .button-num-1 .avia-button:hover{background-color:!important;border-color:!important}.button-num-1 .avia-button:hover .avia_iconbox_title{color:!important} Scroll to top