Category: Hawaii Tourism News

What’s on at the Canadian War Museum: November 2023 As Canada’s national museum for military history, the Canadian War Museum is uniquely placed to be an important source of information for visitors and media about conflict, service, and commemoration during the Remembrance period 2023 Hawaii’s Woodshow Award Winners Announced The 2023 Hawaii’s Woodshow, Na La‘au o Hawai‘i, announced its 2023 Award Winners. This year’s show features 91 original pieces crafted by... Read More

Holland America Line announced its upcoming cruises to Hawaii for fall 2023 through spring 2024. Itineraries range from 16 to 35 days and are roundtrip from San Diego, California, or from San Diego to Vancouver, Canada. The Hawaiian ports of Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului, Kona and Nawiliwili are featured on the itineraries, with all cruises offering an overnight or late-night departure from Honolulu. Ensenada, Mexico, is visited on all Holland America Line‘s... Read More

The search is also on for the programs attracting such a new type of visitor. There has never been so much talk in Hawaii about over-tourism, culturally sensitive visitors, and tourist education. Some local Hawaiians concerned about losing their cultural identity only want to welcome a better type of visitor. This mostly developed when Chris Tatum, a native Hawaiian from Waikiki took over the helm of the State agency in charge... Read More

Despite vacation rentals across Hawaii increasing in supply, the demand for them was in September 2023 compared to September 2022. In comparison to pre-pandemic September 2019, ADR was higher in September 2023, but vacation rental supply, demand and occupancy were lower. The State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) issued today the Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report for the month of September utilizing data compiled by Transparent... Read More

Today, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen announced that the rest of West Maui north of Lahaina — Phases 2 and 3 from Kahana to Kā‘anapali — will begin reopening on Wednesday, November 1. The decision was made following discussions with the Mayor’s Lahaina advisory team, the Red Cross, and other partners, and the community feedback following the first phase of reopening. Governor Josh Green, M.D., Mayor Bissen, and the Red Cross continue to... Read More

Aloha Beach in Ulcinj, Montenegro is part of the jewel of the Adriatic, and Hawaii as the Aloha State connected and celebrated LGBT pride with Montenegro on Saturday. In Hawaii, it was called LGBTQIA+ pride, in Montenegro simply LGBT pride- but the opportunities are the same. A pride parade is an event celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender social and self-acceptance, achievements, legal rights, and pride. The events sometimes also serve... Read More

SME in Travel? Click here! The individual diagnosed with malaria had recently traveled to a country where malaria is commonly found. The case was investigated by the Disease Outbreak Control Division and is pending a site assessment by the Vector Control Branch. There is generally norisk of transmission in Hawaii, as the type of mosquito that is capable of transmitting malaria to humans is not known to be present within the... Read More

Hawaii lifestyle brand Noho Home by Jalene Kanani Bell designed new in-flight amenity kits and soft goods for Hawaiian Airlines. “Noho” means “to be, to dwell, or to come from” in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language). The Noho Home designs, inspired by the airline’s newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner premium cabin, the Leihōkū Suites, are represented through three motifs (Kilo Hōkū, Lele and ʻŌlali) to bring a sense of place and comfort to... Read More

The crash happened yesterday at around 4:09 pm (EST) at the end of a Lake Placid Airport runway with Francis, a former NFL tight end who recently purchased the Lake Placid Airways scenic tour business at the airport, and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden, on board. Hailing from Kailua High School on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, Russ Francis, starred in the NFL and won... Read More

Senator Angus McKelvey (Senate District 6, West Maui, Mā‘alaea, Waikapū, South Maui) and Representative Elle Cochran (House District 14, Kahakuloa, Waihe‘e, portions of Wai‘ehu and Mā‘alaea, Olowalu, Lahaina, Lahainaluna, Kā‘anapali, Māhinahina Camp, Kahana, Honokahua) sent a letter to Governor Josh Green urging him to abandon the hard date of October 8th for the reopening of tourism to West Maui. The letter states that the consensus amongst the two legislators and their... Read More

In August 2023, the total monthly supply of statewide vacation rentals was 746,600 unit nights (+10.8% vs. 2022, -18.6% vs. 2019) and monthly demand was 405,900 unit nights (-6.9% vs. 2022, -40.4% vs. 2019) (Figures 1 and 2). This combination resulted in an average monthly unit occupancy of 54.4 percent (-10.3 percentage points vs. 2022, -19.9 percentage points vs. 2019) for August. Occupancy for Hawai‘i’s hotels was 74.2 percent in August... Read More

Oceania Cruises announced seven new sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii for summer 2025. The new cruises will visit French Polynesia and Hawaii during the ideal months of August, September and October when the regions boast abundant sunshine, pleasant, balmy temperatures and lower humidity. Oceania Cruises new itineraries span Bora Bora, Tahiti, Raiatea, Nuku Hiva and more. Four of the seven new sailings link French Polynesia with the Hawaiian archipelago. SOURCE:... Read More

Climate week is the reason tourism ministers from around the world together with activists on climate change and sustainable initiatives are in New York at this time, together representing multiple industries and government sectors. To help SMEs avoid one thousand dollars or higher hotel rates during ongoing United Nations events in New York, WTN went to Zoom and got a relevant global panel of presenters from Australia, Thailand, Japan, the United... Read More

 Hawaii hotels statewide reported lower revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy in August 2023 compared to August 2022. When compared to pre-pandemic August 2019, statewide ADR and RevPAR were higher in August 2023 but occupancy was lower. According to the Hawai‘Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), statewide RevPAR in August 2023 was $275 (-7.7%), with ADR at $370 (-4.1%) and occupancy of... Read More

It’s time for PATA to get a new strong and determined leader. With Mr. Noor Ahmad Hamid the PATA Executive Board is hoping to have achieved it. Starting October 1, Mr. Noor will lead the Bangkok-based member organization hosted by the Thai government with a focus on supporting travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. PATA Chairman Peter Semone says: “Today marks the inauguration of a transformative journey led by... Read More