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There were 206,049 visitors to Maui in March 2024, down significantly compared to 276,485 visitors (-25.5%) in March 2023 and 271,934 visitors (-24.2%) in March 2019, according to preliminary data from the state Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The visitor industry in Hawaii continues to struggle, according to DBEDT. Compared to last year, the average daily census of total visitors in February declined going from 243,842 in February 2023 to this yearʻs 236,008. Daily average visitor spending was also down from $58.5 million per day in February 2023 to this […]

“The impact of the Maui wildfires continues to be felt in November’s figures, but with most of West Maui now reopened to tourism, there is a concerted effort to reinvigorate job opportunities and facilitate the economic recovery of Maui,” said DBEDT Director James Kunane Tokioka.

(The Center Square) - Hawaiis tourism statistics are down for the third straight month, according to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

HONOLULU ̶ Gov. Josh Green, M.D., announced plans for a new, temporary campus for King Kamehameha III Elementary School, to serve displaced West Maui student

The economic impact of the Maui fires is $11 million a day since Aug. 9, when the fires occurred, according to a report from the Department of Business, Economi

(The Center Square) - The economic impact of the Maui fires is $11 million a day since Aug. 9, when the fires occurred, according to a report from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

(The Center Square) - The economic impact of the Maui fires is $11 million a day since Aug. 9, when the fires occurred, according to a report from the Department

Hannemann, who heads the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, replaces HTA board member Ben Rafter, who owns hotels and a hotel management company.

Visitor spending on Maui was $619.4 million in June 2023, compared to $549.8 million in June 2022 (+12.7%) and $477.1 million (+29.8%) in June 2019.