
Annual Awards
Every November, STAH hosts its Annual Awards Luncheon to recognize the efforts of Hawaii's tour guides, tour businesses, and volunteers. Join us in our effort to promote responsible travel and businesses.
Certification Program
STAH thru the use of it’s certification program, allows operators to make their tours as eco-friendly, culturally educational and sustainable as possible.
Our Membership
Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaiʻi (STAH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose members include:
Ecotour and lodging operators
Travel agents
Community and environmental organizations
Travel writers and media experts
Government agencies
Economic development and non-profit organizations
Educational institutions
Individuals with an interest in conserving the natural and cultural resources of the Islands of Hawaiʻi.
OUR HISTORY
Meet Our Team
Our Staff
Kim Nichols
Hawaii Island
Kim is the manager of programs offered by the Hawaii Sustainable Tourism Association including Certification, Stamps, Pono Traveler and more.
Cheryl King
Program Manager
Cheryl oversees STAHʻs daily operations and supports the Sustainable Tour Operator Certification program. She has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in biology/psychology from Southampton College of Long Island University and a Master’s of Science degree in marine biology from Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center. Her master’s research was a comprehensive study of Kaho`olawe’s sea turtle population. Cheryl has spent over 20 years on Maui monitoring sea turtle populations, leading beach cleanups, and volunteering for the State, Federal, tourism, and non-profit sectors.
Executive Committee
Chris Barzman
Oahu
President
June Matsumoto
Oahu
Vice President
Jamie Tokuno
Oahu
Secretary
Daniel Logtenberg
Maui
Treasurer
Board of Directors
Michael Bell
Hawaii Island
Chandra Bertsch
Kauai
Jeremiah Felsen
Kauai
Lila Jones
Maui
Andy Carre
Oahu
Leah Souza
Oahu
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAH focuses on protecting the natural and cultural resources of Hawaii through education programs aimed at visitors, businesses, and community members. Membership is open to non-tour operator businesses and organizations. Tour Operators can be certified through our Sustainable Tour Operator Certification program. Our volunteer Board of Directors helps guide STAH’s strategic planning and expand our network.
Board of Directors’ current goals:
- 1Grow the organization by recruiting new tour operators who are seeking Sustainable Tourism Certification
- 2Educate tour operators about responsible travel practices
- 3Expand our network and enhance partnerships with agencies, businesses, and community members
STAH depends on its Board of Directors to:
- 1Plan and execute member events, including the Annual Awards Luncheon
- 2Recruit new members
- 3Guide strategic planning and program development
- 4Expand networking and partnerships
- 5Enhance funding opportunities