Tourism
Hawaiian Council Acquires Sea Life Park Hawaii
Hawaiian Council, the nonprofit formerly known as the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, acquired the Waimānalo marine-life park from Herschend Family Entertainment in a transaction that closed Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Hawaii Wants More Spending, Not More Tourists
The Hawaii Tourism Authority is shifting its strategy away from growing visitor arrivals and toward increasing visitor spending.
Southwest Adds More California-Hawaii Flights
Getting to Hawaiʻi is about to become a little easier for West Coast travelers.
Hawaii Tourism Holds Steady in 2026 as Mainland Visitors Dominate
Hawaiʻi’s visitor economy is off to a steady start in 2026, with total arrivals holding in a tight range even as the composition of travelers continues to change.
Hawaii Car Rental Companies Introduce AI Inspections
Rental companies are increasingly using AI-powered scanners to inspect cars at pickup and return, automatically photographing every angle of the vehicle and comparing images to spot new damage.
Hawaii Pivots to Luxury as Visitor Numbers Hit Plateau
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau President and CEO Dr. Aaron J. Salā is reorienting the organization's mission
Thousands of Recalled Jeeps Create Problems for Hawaii Car Rental Companies
The recall affects vehicles that rental companies rely on heavily in the islands
North Shore Storm Still Dragging on Statewide Visitor Numbers
March visitor arrivals fell 1.7% statewide and spending dropped 1.6% to $1.96 billion