Hawaii Tourism News  Last updated: 07/21/2008 11:54:09 AM

Tourism is a huge component of Hawaii's economy, employing approximately 200,000. Hawaii hosted approximately 7,370,000 visitors in 2007. Statistics for 2008 indicate a decline, even though the dollar is weaker against most foreign currencies.

If you are seeking real estate in Hawaii we can help you with information on tourism trends. The articles below include news articles relating to Hawaii tourism that may have an impact on employment and subsequently on residential housing costs and the demand for Hawaii commercial real estate.

Challenges of tourism at center of conference by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/21/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Kauai Honolulu Advertiser, 7/14/2008

Aloha sets us apart in global tourism arena by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/9/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Oahu Honolulu Advertiser, 7/7/2008

Hawaii looking to tap into China's Monster market by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/6/2008

Hawaii’s warm weather attracts Canadian visitors-Visitor numbers from that country to the islands increased 26.8 percent last year by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/5/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Kauai Honolulu Advertiser, 6/30/2008

Hula's allure aimed at Japanese by Leanne Ta, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/28/2008

If we market, they will come-A Chinese tourism expert says Hawaii can do much to lure visitors from China by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/27/2008

Tourism slides deeper -Travel experts say almost all economic signs point to further declines in the industry by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/27/2008

Hawaii visitor count drops 7.4% in May-But May numbers prove hardy considering loss of carriers, rising prices by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/27/2008

Hawaii visitor arrivals off nearly 7% in May Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/26/2008

Visitor arrivals and spending down in May by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/26/2008

Hawaii hopes to cash in on new waves of Chinese visitors by Paul Drewes, KHNL8-News, 6/25/2008

Isles welcome influx of tourists from China by Leanne Ta, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/25/2008

Tourism officials to welcome Chinese-A dinner reception will be held for the first wave of visitors by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/25/2008

First group of Chinese vacationers visit Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/24/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors To Maui Honolulu Advertiser, 6/23/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to the Big Island Honolulu Advertiser, 6/16/2008

Hawaii a top spot for satisfying vacations Honolulu Advertiser, 6/11/2008

Hawaii tourism leaders kick off campaign ads to increase tourists by Zahid Arab, KHNL8-News, 6/9/2008

Economic Downturn Expected to Affect Summer Tourism by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 6/6/2008

Hawaii Visitors bureau begins $3 million ad campaign-Agency highlighting package deals, with eye on U.S. West by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/6/2008

Foreign visitors to Hawaii down 9% in 2007 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/3/2008

April occupancy hits 5-year low-The shutdown of Aloha and ATA brings fewer hotel visitors by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/2/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Oahu Honolulu Advertiser, 6/2/2008

Bleak outlook for Hawaii's economy, tourism by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 5/30/2008

Sports visitors to Hawaii down 50% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/28/2008

Isle tourism braces for drop-A slumping economy and higher costs threaten the industry by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/28/2008

Visitor arrivals slump 7.6 percent by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/28/2008

Hawaii visitor arrivals down in April, but spending up by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/27/2008

April visitor arrivals plunge 7.6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/27/2008

Chinese tourists will get nonstop flights to Hawaii-Mega Global Airway will offer six charter flights each week starting July 28 by Dave Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/27/2008

With few options, visitor industry must keep on trying Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/26/2008

Oil prices fuel tourism downturn-Things could get worse for Hawaii, the visitor industry says by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/23/2008

Golden Week arrivals to Hawaii down 15.6% Honolulu Advertiser, 5/15/2008

State sees 3% fewer Hawaii visitors in '08 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/12/2008

Honolulu most expensive for U.S. vacations Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/6/2008

Honolulu, Kahului top summer destinations Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/6/2008

China Tourism on Verge of Flooding Hawaii Market by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 5/6/2008

Tourism Crisis Looming by Beth Hillyer, KHNL8 News, 5/5/2008

Visitor arrivals down in March, but spending up The Garden Island, 5/4/2008

Bank of Hawaii outlook: Arrivals to fall 3.9% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/2/2008

Fewer visitors and less money in Isles forecast-Bankoh economist says personal income will barely beat inflation by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/2/2008

Convention visitors to Hawaii decline Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/1/2008

Tourism in a tizzy as arrivals fall-Promotions designed to keep business hot during the summer are on the rise by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/29/2008

Hawaii visitor arrivals dip 1% in March by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/29/2008

Spending up, visitors down in March Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/28/2008

March tourist count down in Hawaii AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/28/2008

Japanese Tourists Decline During Golden Week by Roger Mari, KHNL-8 News, 4/28/2008

Hawaii set to woo S. Korean visitors by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/28/2008

Honolulu No. 5 summer destination Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/23/2008

California still Hawaii's biggest market Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/22/2008

Korea visa deal is closer by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/19/2008

Hawaii visitor arrivals slump by 14.3%-Industry had been doing better than last year — until loss of Aloha, ATA by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/18/2008

Tourism officials mobilize to create strong demand for travel to Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/10/2008

Hawaii spending more to market in Japan Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/10/2008

Isles stand to lose 500,000 visitors-ATA and Aloha airlines combined handled 15% of arrivals from Mainland by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/5/2008

HTA tries to minimize tourism impact Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/30/2008

Hawai‘i visitor days and arrivals up in Feb. The Garden Island, 3/30/2008

Hawaii visitor arrivals up 5.9% in February from year ago by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/28/2008

Weakened dollar helps isle visitor industry-Isle travel industry finds silver lining in wave of Canadian and European travelers by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/28/2008

Hawaii visitor arrivals up in February Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/27/2008

Officials see obstacles to increasing China tourism by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/26/2008

Growing tourism-More visits from Korean, Chinese citizens expected (Hawaii) by Carolyn Lucas, West Hawaii Today, 3/22/2008

Tourism industry latching onto Johnson’s wave by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/21/2008

Boom in tourists from South Korea, China expected by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/21/2008

Korean, Chinese visitor surge expected Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/20/2008

Hawaii tourism industry targets new Asian visitors by Sudhin Thanawala, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/17/2008

Hawaii preparing tourism industry for Asian visitors by Sudhin Thanawala, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/14/2008

Report: Visitor industry not harmed by smoking ban Honolulu Advertiser, 3/12/2008

Daily spending by visitors to Hawaii up in '07 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/11/2008

Spending by Canadians posts biggest increase in 2007 Honolulu Advertiser, 3/10/2008

Hawaii tourism’s metamorphosis-Despite a stronger currency in both markets, more Canadians are flocking to Hawaii while Japanese arrivals continue to fall by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/9/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Hawaii Honolulu Advertiser, 3/6/2008

Hawaii visitor satisfaction slips Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/5/2008

Survey: Hawaii relies too much on tourism Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/3/2008

Ag-tourism beginning to bloom in Hawaii by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/2/2008

Residents say state is run for tourists by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/1/2008

January tourism up: 4.1% more visitors by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/29/2008

Visitor arrivals up 4.1% in January to 597,126 Honolulu Advertiser, 2/28/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Oahu Honolulu Advertiser, 2/28/2008

Washington tourism bigger than Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/27/2008

Hawaii takes 3 spots on top 10 beach list Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/27/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Maui Honolulu Advertiser, 2/25/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to the Big Island Honolulu Advertiser, 2/22/2008

International visitors still trail pre-9/11 levels by Dennis Camire, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/22/2008

Hawaii ranks 2nd for island getaways Compiled by John MacIntyre, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/17/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Kauai Honolulu Advertiser, 2/16/2008

International visitors spending more in Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/12/2008

Hawaii cruises boost arrivals by 7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/4/2008

Tourism industry: Need qualified workers by Carolyn Lucas, West Hawaii Today, 2/3/2008

Kaua‘i led state in ’07 visitor arrivals by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 2/3/2008

Checking in with tourism plan keeps it moving (Kauai) by Beth Tokioka, The Garden Island, 2/3/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Oahu Honolulu Advertiser, 1/31/2008

Maui County visitor spending drops 4.3% by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 1/31/2008

Hawaii '07 visitor arrivals dropped 1.2% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/30/2008

2007 visitor arrivals drop slightly, to 7.37M by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/30/2008

Visitor spending up slightly for 2007 by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/30/2008

Visitor arrivals fell 1.2% in '07, but spending rose 0.9% Honolulu Advertiser, 1/29/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Maui Honolulu Advertiser, 1/29/2008

Tourism Slowdown felt across Hawaii by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2008

Inouye: tourism industry fragile Honolulu Advertiser, 1/25/2008

Inouye: Federal help needed in promoting tourism Honolulu Advertiser, 1/24/2008

Tourism seen more at risk than housing-National economic woes are not expected to keep retail chains from expanding in the state by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/24/2008

Travelers, conventions like Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/23/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to the Big Island Honolulu Advertiser, 1/21/2008

Japanese travelers turn to Bali, Macau Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/18/2008

Maui ranks among top ports for cruises Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/16/2008

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Kauai Honolulu Advertiser, 1/16/2008

Tourism Authority: Visitor numbers to island at infrastructure capacity by Kim Eaton, West Hawaii Today, 1/12/2007

Maui is No. 1 beach getaway Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/11/2008

Big Island Named One of Ten Most Romantic Islands KHNL-8 News, 1/11/2008

20-year low in Japanese visitors seen-Fewer flights and hotel rooms, rising fuel surcharges, generational and economic changes contribute by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/10/2008

Isles look to lure more Japanese by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/10/2008

Trade show seeks to reverse declining Japanese tourism by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/9/2008

Honolulu, Maui, Kauai in top 10 tour destinations Honolulu Advertiser, 1/7/2008

Fuel surcharges could deter visitors to Hawaii by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/7/2008

Growing together-Hawaii’s visitor and agricultural industries to team up on agritourism by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/6/2008

Taxing Visitors Is the Wrong Way to Promote the United States by James Jay Carafano, Hawaii Reporter, 1/2/2008

What to look for in 2008-Tourism, transportation expected to dominate the coming year Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/1/2008

Tourism is Maui's Biggest Business, Isn’t It? by Hermine Harman, Hawaii Reporter, 12/31/2007

More visitors rate Hawaii 'excellent' Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/31/2007

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Oahu Honolulu Advertiser, 12/31/2007

NY Times Catches a Recurring Vibe by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 12/30/2007

Maui visitor arrivals on decline but ’industry remains strong’ The Maui News and AP, 12/29/2007

Visitor count edges down by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/29/2007

Hawaii visitor arrivals down but spending up by Sean Hao, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/29/2007

Visitor arrivals down in November, but spending up Honolulu Advertiser, 12/28/2007

Hawaii visitor spending flat, arrivals down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/28/2007

Hawaii top year-end spot for S. Californians Honolulu Advertiser, 12/20/2007

Hawaii top destination for California fliers Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/19/2007

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Kauai Honolulu Advertiser, 12/17/2007

Hawaii is poised to capture a share of Chinese tourism Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/16/2007

Slight rise in Japanese visitors seen at end of month Honolulu Advertiser, 12/13/2007

U.S.-Chinese pact to boost tourism by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/13/2007

Trade deal could mean more Chinese tourists in America by Samantha Gross, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/13/2007

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Big Island Honolulu Advertiser, 12/10/2007

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Oahu Honolulu Advertiser, 12/5/2007

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Maui Honolulu Advertiser, 12/3/2007

Visitor Expenditures Grow $6.9 Million to $966.8 Million in October 2007-Year to Date Visitor Spending Reached $10.1 Billion by David Young, Hawaii Reporter, 11/30/2007

Number of visitors declines by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/29/2007

Hawaii got fewer visitors in October by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/29/2007

Visitors to Hawaii in October dip 1.3% Honolulu Advertiser, 11/28/2007

Visitor spending: $967M, up 0.7% in October Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/28/2007

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Kauai Honolulu Advertiser, 11/28/2007

Visitor satisfaction level increases by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/28/2007

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to the Big Island Honolulu Advertiser, 11/22/2007

Fewer ship visits to hurt Big Isle Honolulu Advertiser, 11/20/2007

Hawaii ranks high among Southern California travelers Honolulu Advertiser, 11/19/2007

Hawaii expects 60,000 fewer visitors Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/16/2007

U.S. Attorney receives Visitor Aloha Society award Honolulu Advertiser, 11/15/2007

Visitor spending to hit record by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/14/2007

Visitor count, up, hotel occupancy down (Hawaii) by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 11/13/2007

Hawaii Data Report | International Visitors Honolulu Advertiser, 11/11/2007

Kauai reports highest visitor occupancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/7/2007

International travelers still like Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/29/2007

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Maui Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2007

International visitor arrivals in Hawaii rise by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/29/2007

Oahu’s visitor industry faces challenges Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/29/2007

Visitor arrivals slip 1.2% in September-U.S. West market hurts visitor count, arrivals from Japan also fell by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/26/2007

Fewer visitors in Hawaii in September by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/26/2007

In Hawaii, $9.2 Billion in Visitor Spending Realized Year-to-Date by Marsha Wienert, Hawaii Reporter, 10/25/2007

Visitor arrivals dip in September, but spending rises Honolulu Advertiser, 10/25/2007

September visitor arrivals off 1 percent by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/25/2007

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Oahu Honolulu Advertiser, 10/23/2007

Majority of Visitors Call Their Hawaii Experience Excellent-Visitors Very Likely to Recommend Hawaii to Others by Marsha Wienert, Hawaii Reporter, 10/19/2007

Isle visitor satisfaction falls in 2006-Two-thirds of visitors rated their most recent trip here as excellent, a decrease from 2005 by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/19/2007

Visitor satisfaction drops slightly Honolulu Advertiser, 10/19/2007

Visitors give Hawaii high marks Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/18/2007

Hawaii Data Report | Visitors to Kauai County Honolulu Advertiser, 10/15/2007

Hawaii group keeps ecotourism on track by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/15/2007

Lobby effort will use isle tourism data by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/11/2007

Lingle: Diversity should be focus by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 10/7/2007

Kauai tourism remains strong Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/5/2007

Hawaii trip 'excellent': visitors happy in 2006 by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/1/2007

Housing slump puts tourism at risk-A UHERO report says the mainland housing market may dampen vacation spending by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/28/2007

Visitor Expenditures Increased 4.2 Percent in August to $1.2 Billion by Marsha Wienert, Hawaii Reporter, 9/27/2007

August brought good news for Hawaii tourism industry  Honolulu Advertiser, 9/27/2007

August visitor arrivals jump 3.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/27/2007

An eye toward tourism-Lawmakers tour Big Island's agricultural sites by Lisa Huynh, West Hawaii Today, 9/6/2007

Higher spending offsets decline in visitor arrivals by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/31/2007

Hawaii tourism dips, but spending rises by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/31/2007

July visitor arrivals down 2.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/30/2007

Japanese arrivals up in July amid broad visitor decline Honolulu Advertiser, 8/30/2007

Hawaii expecting boom in S. Korean tourists by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/30/2007

Lingle: ‘We aren't an amusement park’-The governor urges Hawaii to showcase its natural attributes by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/29/2007

HTA tourism conference begins Tuesday Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/27/2007

Mayors call for focus on tourism Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/22/2007

New visa waivers are welcome boost to isle tourism Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/21/2007

Hawaii tourism ranking disputed-A publication puts the state back on top as a honeymoon destination by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/21/2007

JAL Hawaii traffic down in August Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/20/2007

Aloha, Korean visitors-Visa waivers would ease travel difficulties from South Korea Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/19/2007

State to change reporting of visitor data by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/17/2007

Hawaii tourism agency: Forget Flossie, keep on coming Honolulu Advertiser, 8/15/2007

MARKETING MAUI TO VISITORS: Pause possible by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 8/11/2007

MARKETING MAUI TO VISITORS: ’We love our repeat visitors’ The Maui News, 8/11/2007

Reasons Visitors Like Hawaii Less by Rick Hamada, Midweek, 8/8/2007

Japanese visitors to Hawaii want variety by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/31/2007

2007 arrivals to hit 5 million this week by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/30/2007

Maui visitor spending slips in June The Maui News & AP, 7/28/2007

2007 arrivals down but spending up by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/27/2007

Visitor arrivals declined in June by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/27/2007

Visitor Spending Up 1.2 Percent in First Half of 2007 by David Young, Hawaii Reporter, 7/27/2007

Hawaii tourist pattern inverts by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/24/2007

July arrivals hit 500,000 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/19/2007

July arrivals close to last year Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/17/2007

Japanese summer travel to Hawaii rises Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/16/2007

HTA seeks applicants for county enrichment programs Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/16/2007

Australia ranks 4th in visitors to Islands by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/13/2007

Visitor traffic improves slightly Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/11/2007

Surcharge cuts Hawaii visits by Japanese by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/9/2007

June arrivals: 772,844 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/2/2007

Hawaii Island tourism in line with state by Bret Yager, West Hawaii Today, 7/1/2007

Hawaii visitors set a record for May by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/29/2007

Isle visitor spending up by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/29/2007

State to examine impact of cruise business Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/27/2007

The Unspoiled Experience-Why Hawaii Tourism Benefits by Keeping the Country, Country by Gil Riviere, Hawaii Reporter, 6/26/2007

All the extra visitors are flying to Oahu by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/26/2007

2007 arrivals reach 4 million this week Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/24/2007

HVCB to seek more U.S. East visitors Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/24/2007

Westward shift of Hawaii visitor intensifies by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/21/2007

Trillions of tourism dollars spent in U.S. Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/20/2007

June arrivals down so far by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/13/2007

Beige Book notes Japanese decline in Hawai'i tourism Honolulu Advertiser, 6/13/2007

UHERO: Isle visitor traffic flat-Also, employment and real income will show slower gains in 2007 by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/8/2007

Getting tourism's game face on by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/7/2007

IEEE brings big visitor influx to Oahu Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/5/2007

May arrivals: 685,087 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/3/2007

Year’s largest convention is first fruit of center’s focus on Asia-An annual engineering conference will bring $23.6 million in spending to Hawaii by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/2/2007

AAA: Isle vacation costs top in nation-A survey says a family will pay nearly $400 more a day on an isle trip by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/2/2007

Hawai'i trip has highest price tag by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/2/2007

China’s tourism boom-Hawaii is one of a few states that can market its tourism in China by Samantha Gross, AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/2/2007

Hawaii, Honolulu priciest vacation sites Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/1/2007

Isle visitor arrivals drop 1% last month by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/31/2007

Visitor arrivals, spending off slightly by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/31/2007

Big Island, Kauai arrivals still lag by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/30/2007

May still running ahead of last year Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/27/2007

May arrivals up 0.4% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/22/2007

Isle visitor accommodation tally edges lower-Oahu lost 1 percent of its hotel inventory last year, but timeshares and condos were up by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/18/2007

Visitor lodgings see shift to 'condotels' by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/18/2007

More accommodations aren't hotel rooms by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/17/2007

Hawaii arrivals by air reach 3 million by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/15/2007

Smoking ban isn't to blame for decline in tourism from Japan by Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/14/2007

Volcano action rises; arrivals down (Hawaii) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/13/2007

Hawaii wedding and honeymoon numbers drop-State tourism officials are worried that the wedding market will continue its decline by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/12/2007

Group says smoke-free law hasn't hurt Hawaii tourism-Another group counters claims that the law has caused a drop in Japanese tourism by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/11/2007

Fewer visitors coming, but room rates climbing by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/4/2007

Team markets Hawaii in Midwest Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/2/2007

In search of conventioneers Honolulu Advertiser, 5/2/2007

Tourism authority seeks 19% increase Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/30/2007

March visitor count gains-Visitor arrivals jumped 4.2 percent over 2006; spending rose as well by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/27/2007

More visitors come to Isles, spend more by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/27/2007

Visitor spending hits $1B in March Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/26/2007

April arrivals are catching up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/26/2007

Ship loss to cut visitor spending by $220M-The Pride of Hawaii pullout will challenge the businesses that NCL contracts with by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/17/2007

Was March a fluke? April arrivals slow by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/16/2007

Smaller planes hurt Hawaii tourism-The more fuel-efficient aircraft have fewer seats; officials to urge airlines to up routes by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/14/2007

State visitor approval ratings improve-More visitors rate their Hawaii vacation as 'Excellent' by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/13/2007

April arrivals top 200,000 by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/9/2007

Hotel rates still rising statewide even as arrivals dip The Maui News, 4/4/2007

March visitor traffic jumped by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/2/2007

2007 arrivals top 2 million by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/1/2007

Maui County visitor counts rise in February The Maui News, 3/30/2007

State tourism's ups, downs by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/30/2007

Visitor spending higher on lower arrivals by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/29/2007

Arrivals hold higher, especially to Oahu by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/22/2007

New reading of U.S. tourism figures more glum by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/22/2007

National marketing could boost Hawaii tourism, official says by Fred Love, West Hawaii Today, 3/21/2007

Tourism industry urges national publicity push by Dennis Camire, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/21/2007

Tourism pumps more into U.S. economy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/20/2007

Legislators want tour industry eyed by Amanda C. Gregg, The Garden Island, 3/20/2007

HTA offers new 'Style and Resource Guide' Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/15/2007

Slipping Japan market wooed by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/14/2007