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Visitor spending increases over 10% in February compared to the same time last year

In February 2026, visitors spent over $1 billion, which is an increase of 10.3% while total visitor numbers only increased by 3%.

Visitor arrivals, spending on the Big Island slightly decreases from last year

Changes across the islands, price increases and shifts in travel may be part of the differences in visitor numbers and spending statewide.

Hawai‘i tourism industry continued to show weakness in January 2024

Since the August 2023 Maui wildfires, total visitor arrivals were down in five out of the last six months while total visitor spending recorded six consecutive months of decreases from 2023.