Hawaii Tourism Recovery

Officials: Recovery of Hawaii's visitor industry is under way

Hawaii tourism officials and their marketing contractors expressed cautious optimism Wednesday that a steady recovery of the state’s visitor industry is under way.

More Flights To Oahu And Maui

Continental Airlines begins new service between California and Hawaii

Continental Airlines will begin new flights this Sunday, March 7, from Los Angeles and Orange County to Maui and a flight between Orange County and Honolulu.

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Surviving no-show tsunami

At just before 11 a.m., when the monster tsunami was predicted to hit Hawaiian shorelines, we left our house on foot, joining dozens of other rather unrushed walkers on a hot still day walking uphill

No Gambling For Hawaii

Hawaii legislators kill Waikiki gambling proposal

HONOLULU — Lawmakers in Hawaii have decided not to allow gambling on the isles.

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Gradual recovery of Hawaii's tourism forecasted

Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism says it continues to expect a gradual recovery in Hawaii's economy beginning this year.

Hawaii Hotel Industry

Hawaii hotels lost $1.1B since 2008

HONOLULU — A new report says hotels in Hawaii lost US$741 million last year, $1.1 billion since the tourism slump began in 2008.

Hawaii Tourism Approval Rating Up

With economy in the gutter, appreciation of tourists grows amongst Hawaii residents

Nothing like an economic slowdown to make local residents' appreciation of tourists grow.

Hawaii Big-Surf Season

Giant waves bring visitors (and their money) to Oahu's North Shore

An unusual season of giant waves on the North Shore has resulted in a healthy — if not epic — boost for businesses from Sunset Beach to Haleiwa.

Pacific Whale Foundation Continues Volunteer Programs

Take a vacation in Hawaii and give back while you are there

MAALAEA, HI – Maui-based, non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation is proud to announce the continuation of its Volunteering on Vacation and Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Programs for 2010.

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Experts see increase in Hawaii's interisland airfares ahead

Mesa Air Group's bankruptcy will increase pressures on Hawaii's interisland carriers to raise fares, airline experts said.

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Obamas' vacation puts Hawaii's struggling tourism industry in spotlight

Between dealing with terrorism threats and crises abroad, President Barack Obama has been unwinding in Hawaii with his family. They've snorkeled in pristine bays and dined in fashionable restaurants.

Hawaii Tourism

Lanai, Molokai suffered largest drop in tourism

Tourism on Molokai and Lanai is taking a bigger hit this year than on other major Hawaiian islands.

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Hawaii to charge tourists to enter and park at state parks

HONOLULU - A pricey change at many popular tourist spots around Hawaii.

Many visitors will now have to pay to enter and park at some state parks.

New Suites, Pools And Opening Of Duke’s Beach House Restaurant

Honua Kai Resort & Spa ready to celebrate the holiday season

KAANAPALI NORTH BEACH, Maui, HI – Honua Kai Resort & Spa today announced the completion of the Konea building, the second of two towers that will offer an additional 310 guest suites and a network o

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Oahu readies for giant waves

Surf was higher than usual on O'ahu's North Shore yesterday, but nobody was saying much about it.

Solid Demand For Travel To Hawaii

Continental Airlines to offer new flights between Orange County and Maui

Continental Airlines today announced new service between Orange County and Maui to begin March 7, 2010.

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Hawaii's tourism may get boost from extra airline seats

In what could provide a much-needed boost to tourism this winter, the state is projecting a modest increase in the amount of airline seats on flights to Hawai'i from December through February.

Hawaii Tourism

Hawaii vying fiercely for Chinese tourists

HONOLULU — Hawaii, California and Las Vegas are among American tourist destinations vying fiercely for a vast and largely untapped new market segment.

Hawaii Tourism

Hawaii tourism numbers down despite upticks

HONOLULU — Despite an uptick in the number of visitors from the West Coast and Japan, nearly 2 percent fewer tourists arrived in Hawaii in October compared to the same month last year, according to

Hawaii Tourism

Additional $1.2 million approved for Hawaii marketing

The Hawaii Tourism Authority has approved spending an additional $1.2 million to help stimulate travel to Hawaii.

The decision was made Nov. 12 by the HTA’s marketing committee.