The Aloha State has launched a review of its six-figure tourism PR account with an open competition through mid-February.
The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau in Honolulu released an RFP covering North American PR for the state's convention and visitors bureau, as well as CVBs for the islands of Kauai, Oahu and Hawaii.
The HVCB plans to focus its 2015 outreach on "never-been" Hawaii travelers, while continuing to woo past travelers and other likely visitors.
The PR budget breaks down to $36K/month for the central CVB, with $11K/mo. from Kauai, and $13K/mo. a piece from Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island.
Stryker Weiner & Yokota is the incumbent, although the RFP says pitching agencies must describe a plan to transition from the current firm.
Proposals are due Feb. 23.
Colorado is accepting the qualifications of PR firms, ad agencies and marketing services companies that are interested in working for The Centennial State.
Maryland’s State Highway Administration has driven out an RFP for marketing communications, media support and public outreach. 
Washington’s King County is looking for a federal government relations shop to help it stay abreast of policies and legislation that could impact its 2.2M people and cities such as Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond.
Carlsbad is looking for an economic development partner to help position the southern California city as a great place to build a business and grow a career.
Hermosa Beach, a bedroom community 21 miles from downtown Los Angeles, seeks a firm to provide community outreach and engagement services to support its infrastructure redevelopment push.
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