One of Hawaii's biggest traits is its Aloha Spirit. And the state is actively working on extending its warm-welcoming, positive state of mind through sports.
Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) president and CEO Mike McCartney said that sports can be a great source which can represent that spirit and has the power to act as a bridge between the nations.
"Sports is building friendships" McCartney said in an interview with The Japan Times along with his partner and HTA vice president of tourism marketing David Uchiyama, during a recent trip to Japan.