#Mike McCartney
Open call for 2023 Creative Lab Hawai‘i music immersive program applications
CLMHI focuses on Hawai‘i singer songwriters looking to advance opportunities in licensing their works for global media and entertainment content. Applications will be accepted from Nov. 15 through Dec.15, 2022.
Maui’s September 2022 visitor count surpasses pre-COVID count from Sept. 2019
Maui’s visitor count and spending were up last month from September 2019. Year-to-date, Maui’s visitor count is still down -5.2% and spending is up +10.6%
Visitors to Maui in August 2022 spent $68 million more than pre-pandemic August 2019
In August 2022, there were 265,410 visitors to Maui, which is just 3% less than the pre-pandemic numbers in August 2019, but they spent $68 million more.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority extends contract with HVCB for 90 days to resolve protest
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority announced today it has temporarily extended its current contract with the Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau.
202,000 visitors to Maui in November 2021, 30,000 fewer than pre-pandemic 2019
In November 2021, 202,246 visitors to Maui spent $352 million, which was 6.8% less than the $378 million spent by the 232,330 tourists in pre-pandemic November 2019.
Maui Tourist Arrivals Down 31% for October Versus Pre-Pandemic 2019
In October 2021, there were 189,950 visitors to Maui, a 31% decrease from pre-pandemic October 2019, and they spent 9.4% less, according to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT).
Hawaiʻi Visitor Spending in September 2021 Down 15.4% from Pre-Pandemic Levels
Tourists to the Hawaiian Islands in September 2021 spent $1.05 billion, 15.4% less than visitors spent prior to the global COVID-19 pandemic in September 2019, according to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT).
Agriculture Department and DBEDT Leaders Appointed
Gov. David Ige has appointed a new chairperson of the Board of Agriculture and a new director at the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Tourism Authority Appoints Maui’s Williams as Interim CEO
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, the state’s tourism agency, announced the appointment of Ronald Williams as the interim president and CEO of the agency.
Visitor Industry Exec Accepts Chief of Staff Position for Gov-Elect Ige
The president and chief executive officer of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Mike McCartney, announced that he is leaving his post to accept a new position as chief of staff for Governor-elect David Ige.
Hawaiian Launches Sendai Service
The service is airline’s fifth gateway in Japan and 10th new international destination introduced in less than three years.
Summer Ends Strong for Maui Tourism Economy
Double-digit increases in visitor arrivals and expenditures marked a strong summer travel season for Maui, according to preliminary statistics released yesterday by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
HVCB Hosting Successful Meetings Magazine on Maui
Starting yesterday, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau is hosting 36 meeting planners from around the country at a three-day conference at the Hyatt Regency Maui in Lahaina.
Maui Visitors Spent $314.4M in July, Up 15%
Preliminary statistics released today by the Hawaii Tourism Authority show increased visitor arrivals and expenditures for Maui and statewide for July 2012 compared to last year.
Hawai’i Tourism Conference Focuses on Success
It features local and national visitor industry experts and their insight on tourism issues and trends. HTA officials will provide updates on tourism statistics and targets.
Tourism Headed for Record-Breaking Year
Total expenditures by visitos who came to Maui in June 2012 rose 22.5% compared to the previous year (or $295 million) to $305 million.
Visitor Spending, Arrivals Up in April
Total expenditures by visitors who came to Hawai‘i in April 2012 climbed 26.8% over the previous year to $1.17 billion, according to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
Maui Visitor Spending Rose 24.6% in March
Total Maui visitor expenditures for March 2012 climbed 24.6% to $352.9 million compared to the same month one year ago, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Allegiant Begins Fresno, Vegas to Honolulu Flights
Allegiant announces the company will begin new, nonstop air service from the mainland to Honolulu.
Future Looks Bright for 2012 Hawaii Tourism
Hawaii’s tourism economy continues to growing following another strong month of visitor arrivals and spending in February.
