#Tourism Industry

Preliminary Data: 5,863 Passengers Arriving Daily to Kahului, Maui

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) encourages anyone flying into or out of Hawaiʻi airports to expect a busy summer travel season.

Kauaʻi Temporarily Opts Out of Safe Travels Program; Maui County Continues with State Testing Program

Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige approves Kaua‘i Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami’s request to place a temporary moratorium on Kaua‘i’s participation in the state’s pre-travel testing program. Maui County officials say they are staying in the Safe Travels Program “at this point.”

Safe Travels Testing Program Update: 45 Positive Out of 20,253 Tests

The Safe Travels Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Evaluation Testing Program found 45 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases as of Nov. 24, out of 20,253 tests conducted (or 2.2 per 1,000) – since the program’s launch on Oct. 19.

Mayor Victorino Declares ‘Rebirth of Our Visitor Industry’ with Launch of Safe Travels Program

At Kahului Airport, with Thursday’s launch of Hawaiʻi’s Safe Travels Program, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino declared: “This is a new day for Maui County. It is a rebirth of our visitor industry.”

More Tourists Are Coming to Maui

There were 5 percent more tourists on Maui this past July compared to a year ago. 

34th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk Nears

On Saturday, May 12, the Maui Hotel and Lodging Association is sponsoring the 34th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk at the War Memorial Soccer Field.

Air Seat Growth Projected for Second Quarter

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is forecasting 5.8% growth in total scheduled seat capacity between April and June 2012.

Hawaii Tourism Authority Looking for Marketing Support

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has released a request for proposals to provide marketing and island support services for Hawai‘i from its US and Canadian markets.

Hawaiian Expands Reservations Call Center to 24/7

To meet growing demand from route expansions, Hawaiian Airlines has boosted the capabilities of its reservations call center with round-the-clock service.

Hawaii Tourism Authority Visits Maui

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and HTA global marketing partners are sending representatives to Maui on November 16 for a special “meet and greet” with Maui tourism stakeholders.

VIDEO: Economic recovery on Maui underway, marked by tourism rebound

By Wendy Osher Maui’s economic picture is marked by an impressive tourism industry rebound, according to First Hawaiian Bank economic advisor and Hawaii Pacific University professor Dr. Leroy Laney, who was the featured speaker at the 36th Annual First Hawaiian Bank Economic Outlook Forum, held at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului on Thursday. [flashvideo […]

June 2010 Visitor report has positive news for Maui and state

Visitor industry officials say they see signs of a healthy summer travel season.  The state’s Visitor count is on the rise with Maui, Kauai and the Big Island benefitting from a 7.3 percent increase in visitors from the U.S. West.  More than half of those visitors spent their entire stay on the neighbor islands in […]