Hawaii residents’ view of tourism improves slightly
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/02/09/hawaii-news/hawaii-residents-view-of-tourism-improves-slightly/
Tourism
Resident Sentiment Toward Tourism Recovering After Prolonged Downturn Results of Fall 2022 Resident Sentiment Survey Released
HONOLULU – Hawai‘i residents statewide feel that more effort is being made to balance the economic benefits of tourism and...
The End Of The Hawaii Tourism Authority? Lawmakers May Pull The Plug 0 The 25-year-old agency has been under growing scrutiny in recent months.
Citing public concerns over a botched attempt to award the state’s most important tourism marketing contract and ever-increasing numbers of...
Hawaii arrivals hit 9.25M in spite of Japan drop-off
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/01/31/hawaii-news/hawaii-arrivals-hit-9-25m-in-spite-of-japan-drop-off/
Soft hotel occupancy may persist in first quarter
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/01/24/hawaii-news/soft-hotel-occupancy-may-persist-in-first-quarter/
Hawaii Tourism Authority names new chief administrative officer
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/01/17/breaking-news/hawaii-tourism-authority-names-new-chief-administrative-officer/
With economic growth slowing in Hawaii, economists put hope in tourism in 2023
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/01/01/hawaii-news/with-economic-growth-slowing-in-hawaii-economists-put-hope-in-tourism-in-2023/
Southwest under scrutiny after wave of storm cancellations
The U.S. Department of Transportation said it will look into flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines that have left travelers stranded...
Hawaii hotels offering local deals during slow holiday season
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/12/21/hawaii-news/hawaii-hotels-offering-local-deals-during-slow-holiday-season/
UHERO: Tourism might help state dodge recession
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/12/19/hawaii-news/uhero-tourism-might-help-state-dodge-recession/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaii tourism could soften with mainland pullback
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/12/16/hawaii-news/hawaii-tourism-could-soften-with-mainland-pullback/
Statement from HTA President and CEO John De Fries Regarding DBEDT’s Cancellation of RFP 22-01 Hawai‘i Tourism Destination Brand Marketing and Management Services for the U.S. Major Market Area
Statement from HTA President and CEO John De Fries Regarding DBEDT’s Cancellation of RFP 22-01 Hawai‘i Tourism Destination Brand Marketing...
Hawaii Tourism Authority calls for special meeting on U.S. tourism contract
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/12/05/hawaii-news/hawaii-tourism-authority-calls-for-special-meeting-on-u-s-tourism-contract/
Lanai Runway Expansion Hits A Nerve Over ‘Two-Tiered’ Travel 0 The upgrade would allow bigger private jets to fly to Lanai nonstop from the mainland.
It’s no secret that the tiny island of Lanai, with its twin luxury resorts, is a magnet for elite travelers,...
Japan tourism falling behind expectations
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/11/30/hawaii-news/japan-tourism-falling-behind-expectations/
Accounting for Inflation, Tourist Spending is Down from 2019
HONOLULU – According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total...
State’s top U.S. tourism contract stalls again
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/11/29/hawaii-news/states-top-u-s-tourism-contract-stalls-again/
October 2022 Hawai‘i Vacation Rental Performance Report
Vacation rentals across Hawaiʻi reported increases in supply, demand, and average daily rate (ADR), with lower occupancy, in October 2022...
Public input sought regarding tourism
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/11/23/hawaii-news/public-input-sought-regarding-tourism/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
October 2022 Hawai‘i Hotel Performance Report
Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported stronger revenue per available room (RevPAR) and average daily rate (ADR) and occupancy rate in October...
