Hawaii Tourism Study

Which Hawaii Businesses Are Hardest Hit By Japan Tsunami Tourism Fallout? Growth in Hawaii Tourism Expected Despite Japan Catastrophe During the first months of 2011, Hawaii tourism was on pace to surpass the peak year of 2007 when 7.63 million Hawaii visitors spent $12.8 billion in the state. Then the earthquake and tsunami disasters struck [...]

The best way to find great deals on Hawaii car rentals, if you book beforehand, is to do your research for local companies. The island businesses have guaranteed discounts that are pre-negotiated and a bit similar to Priceline, if you are willing to be flexible about the exact details of the make and model, you’ll [...]

Hawaii Family Resorts Hawaii offers many Hawaii activities for families, including beach fun, nifty swimming pools, natural beauty, gardens, the Waikiki Aquarium, Dole Plantation, Honolulu Zoo, and Hawaii helicopter tours to name a few. Hawaii has long been considered a romantic destination, but it has long been that and more. Any type of traveler, whether [...]

A big draw to the islands are weddings. Many engaged couples want to get married in paradise and often choose Hawaii as a place to announce their vows. As a tourist trade, the marriage marketplace has blown up in the past decade. Of course there are many options when it comes to getting married in [...]

The vacation rental marketplace in Hawaii has proven to be a very profitable business when done right. Most vacationers are doing their vacation planning and booking online. So to have a strong online presence is essential in succeeding. Another key element is inventory. It is crucial to have a wide selection of rentals to choose [...]

The best Maui music venues have excellent atmosphere, food and drinks and of course, great live music. Most of the chain restaurants offer live music and location is certainly a plus, as many are on the beach; however, visiting a local spot will heighten the experience. If you are interested in more than just the [...]

Everybody associates sugarcane with Hawaiian agriculture, but there has been a huge shift in recent decades. Kona coffee and other coffee crops are surging in Hawaii while sugarcane has all but died out. Sugarcane was part of the Hawaiian landscape early (approximately 600 A.D.) and it became a cash crop gradually. Sugar plantations played a [...]

Trilogy’s Maui snorkeling tours seek to offer an unforgettable experience: Maui’s warm waters, tropical fish and incredible marine habitats. Beyond the basic expectations, Trilogy makes sure to take guests to the best spots, including Black Rock in Kaanapali. Black Rock is excellent for beginning snorkelers. Fish you’ll find include butterfly fish, parrot fish, damsel fish, [...]

I know I generally write about Internet business with a Hawaii theme, but I’ve been wanting to move to Diamond Head, and I came across this fabulous beach home that I wish I could afford! America’s Coolest Beach Homes Of course I thought this one was the best because it’s in a place I actually [...]

I’ve been to Poipu, Kauai and it’s an amazing Hawaii vacation destination. So I can see why The Parrish Collection (TPC)  is banking on the several Poipu resorts in the area. TPC manages vacation homes and condos in popular locations like Poipu Kai and Nihi Kai Villas. From what I know about the business, property [...]