#Big Island tourism
‘Āina-based nonprofits sought to manage community stewardship at Big Island visitor hotspots
The Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau is seeking proposals from ‘āina-based nonprofit organizations to develop and manage a community stewardship program at three popular sites.
Big Island vacation rental occupancy for May down 14% from a year ago
The occupancy for Big Island vacation rentals in May was 43.5%, which is down 14.2% from a year ago and 27.8% lower than May 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
How do you feel about the number of Big Island tourists? Take our 30-second Poll #4
For Big Island Now’s weekly poll, we ask one simple questions about tourism: Is the number of visitors not enough, just right or too many?
January 2023 visitor numbers on Big Island rebound to pre-pandemic level
Visitors spent $260 million on the Big Island in January 2023, according to a state report.
Mayor Roth’s message to tourists: ‘There is no better time to come to the Big Island’
This is the first time in 38 years that tourists and resident can witness simultaneous eruptions of Mauna Loa and Kīlauea.
HTA Resumes Support of Community-Based Tourism Initiatives
HTA is resuming its Community Enrichment Program, which supports community-based projects, festivals and events that enhance resident and visitor experiences, and create opportunities for meaningful economic development.
Exclusive Interview: Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth Discusses Critical Issues Facing Hawaiʻi County Today
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and Big Island Now Director, Jack Dugan to address some of the greatest challenges facing the county today.
May Visitor Arrivals to Hawai´i Nearly 75% of Pre-Pandemic Total
Prior to the pandemic, Hawai´i experienced record-level visitor expenditures and arrivals in 2019, and in the first two months of 2020.
Mauna Kea Resort Seeking Hires For Multiple Positions
Mauna Kea Resort, which is comprised of the Big Island’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, is actively seeking new team members for their culinary and housekeeping departments.
Hawai´i Hotel Performance Bounces Back Meaningfully in May
Hawai´i’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic began on March 26, 2020, which immediately resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry.
April Visitor Arrivals Approached 60% of Pre-Pandemic Totals
Prior to the pandemic, Hawai´i experienced record-level visitor expenditures and arrivals in 2019, as well as in the first two months of 2020.
Hawai´i’s Tourism Industry Rebounding Faster Than Expected
The tourism bounce back in Hawai´i is outpacing what industry professionals expected.
Hawai´i Hotels See Meaningful Bounce Back in April
Hawai´i hotel room revenues statewide rose to $237.2 million (+2,210.8%) in April.
Post-Arrival COVID Testing to Continue on Big Island
The decision to continue the post-arrival testing program comes as the state moves toward its debut of vaccination exemptions for interisland travel.
Vaccine Passport Pilot Programs in Development
The process, however, will not be simple or quick, and the federal government announced last week that it has no plans to offer help in the form of a national vaccinated persons database.
HTA Publishes Tourism Action Plan For Big Island
The community-based plan focuses on key actions that the community, visitor industry and other sectors deem necessary over a three-year period.
Visitor Arrivals Down 70% in February
According to preliminary statistics released by the Hawai´i Tourism Authority (HTA), the average daily census showed that there were 90,776 visitors in Hawai´i on any given day in February 2021, compared to 250,052 visitors per day in February 2020.
Hawaiian to Expand Pre-Clearance Travel Program
Hawaiian announced Monday it is expanding its pre-clearance program to Japan and South Korea, making it more convenient for international travelers to visit and safely enjoy the state of Hawai‘i.
Hawai´i Vaccine Passport Program Likely Still Months Away
A Hawai´i Senator has introduced two resolutions that would, in effect, create a vaccine passport program for incoming and interisland travelers.
Visitor Attractions and Amenities on the Big Island Are Back, Sort Of
The Hawaiian Islands share a great many characteristics, yet each has its own personality. Amid so much commonality, differences stand out starkly, which has also proven true through each county’s unique response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus arrived to Hawai´i in early 2020, travel screeched to a halt, the tourism economy fell to ashes […]
