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MEDIA RELEASE Total expenditures by visitors who came to Hawaii in February 2012 rose 8.5 percent (or $85.7 million) to $1.099 billion, according to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Higher daily visitor spending ($183 per person, up from $179 per person in February 2011) contributed to this increase. The extra leap-day in […]

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The 32nd Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk will be held along Mauna Lani Drive. Registered walkers are treated to food, drink and first aid at checkpoints along the walk route. All checkpoints are operated and supplied with refreshments and helpers by Hawai‘i hotels and allied organizations. Entertainment may also be provided at many checkpoints and/or […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Speaking at a critical time for Hawaii’s visitor industry and economy, Gov. Linda Lingle delivered keynote remarks Wednesday, May 13 at the 12th annual Travel Weekly Hawaii Leadership Forum. The governor highlighted the strengths of Hawaii’s visitor industry, as well as opportunities for growth in this global economic climate. “Today, we are dealing […]

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