Category: Hawaii Tourism News

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its second quarter 2018 Statistical and Economic Report, which shows Hawaii’s economy started to accelerate during the first quarter of 2018 and the economic growth in 2018 will be better than previously projected. The accelerated projection is due to the strong performance of tourism and the continued improvement in the labor market. During the first quarter of 2018, Hawaii continued to... Read More

Creative Lab Hawaii Under the Direction of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and its Creative Industries Division, Creative Lab Hawaii (CLH) is set to begin its summer program for music and transmedia. CLH is welcoming songwriters and storytellers to join the program on the Big Island this summer. “We’re thrilled to offer our neighbor island communities the opportunity to experience the Creative Lab Hawaii Programs, connecting our... Read More

April is a traditionally off-peak travel month, however, Hawaii hotels statewide reported solid increases in revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR) and room occupancy, according to the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report issued today by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA). In April, hotels statewide averaged RevPAR of $217 (+7.9%) and ADR of $269 - eTurboNews (eTN) - Global Travel and Tourism News with a touch on human rights Click... Read More

Maui is under a volcanic vog at this time. Tourists visiting the Island and beaches of Maui may not have any idea why it is foggy at this time? How unhealthy is the air today in Kihei, Lahaina, and Kaanapali? Maui hotel managers, leaders of the Maui travel and tourism industry, and Maui County health - eTurboNews (eTN) - Global Travel and Tourism News with a touch on human rights Click... Read More

Hawaii Tourism Authority It’s official. Hawaii is open for tourism business. The Aloha State is welcoming visitors and there is absolutely no reason for travelers planning a trip to the Hawaiian Islands to change or alter their leisure or business travel plans. This is a welcoming message for the Hawaii travel and tourism industry after earlier reports on the eruption of the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island. This is the statement... Read More

Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger introduces TOMA – Terrace of Modern Art, a summer series featuring celebrated artists who draw their inspiration from the beach. This vibrant, surf-art exhibit kicks off on June 1, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger. The hotel pool deck adjacent to Hawaiian Aroma Caffe will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery – featuring the work of internationally renowned artist Eduardo Bolioli... Read More

Volcano activities on the Island of Hawaii Visit Hawaii now! The Aloha State is open for business. Hawaii Tourism is under threat, but there has never been a better time to experience the Aloha Spirit. Jobs are depending on  Hawaii Tourism business in Hawaii, and the change from a record year to a huge loss on Hawaiian Island is forcing people to get in line for unemployment benefits. The Hawaii Tourism Authority... Read More