Hawaii trips cost more in 2025, but smart timing, local eats, and deeper experiences help travelers get the most value.

As Hawaii marks the 75th anniversary of its in-flight visitor survey—a cornerstone of tourism data collection—state officials are grappling with an eight-month disruption in tracking visitor trends.

Earlier this month at the Travel Weekly Leadership Forum, when Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau CEO Aaron Sala said, "Tourism as we have known it is over," it surprised everyone in the room.

Tourism Cares has added Hawaii to its Meaningful Travel Map. Photo Credit: Tourism Cares Travel companies have a new tool to help them find sustainable tours and programs in the Hawaiian Islands ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaii's visitor industry is experiencing mixed signals as international travel declines while mainland tourism helps keep the economy afloat. Despite projections being down ...

Xplore Ride Hawaii on Tuesday kicked off its inaugural extended reality tour of Waikiki. Riders state Sen. Sharon Moriwaki, left, Lisa Shozuya and Karl Sutcliffe took in the sights. “When you’re in ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- It's supposed to be peak season for Hawaii's tourism industry, but so far it's been a slow summer. "It's supposed to be booming," said Bruce Fisher of Hawaii Aloha Travel.

As Hawaii marks the 75th anniversary of its in-flight visitor survey—a cornerstone of tourism data collection—state officials are grappling with an eight-month disruption in tracking visitor trends.