Maui Visitor Spending Up

Aloha Kakou:

Maui's per person spending in January rose 9.8% to $196 compared to December. That's the eleventh straight month of visitor spending increases.

The average visitor stayed nine and a half days on Maui.

http://mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/546531/Maui-January-visitor-count-up-9-2-.html?nav=10

Islands Population Up

Aloha Kakou:

Hawaii's population increased 12.3% in the last decade, with the total number of people in the state numbering about 1.4 million. Maui's population grew about 21% to about 154,834.

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/20110225_Isle_population_up_to_14M.html

Islands Visitor Spending, Arrivals Up

Aloha Kakou:

January saw an increase of 20% in visitor spending compared to 2010. Arrivals increased by 12% for the same period, with double digit increases coming from Japan, Canada and the western US.

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/116860713.html

Hotel Prank Calls Continue

Aloha Kakou:

Fortunately, these "pranks" haven't happened in Hawaii. But really, gas masks hidden behind the bathroom mirror? You have to wonder exactly how guests come to believe an anonymous caller who claims to be from the front desk.

http://www.hotel-online.com/News/PR2011_1st/Feb11_PrankCalls.html

Rising Cotton Prices May Mean Rate Increases

Aloha Kakou:

With the recent dramatic run-up in the price of commodities, can hotels maintain current rates as the price of basic elements like sheets and towels rises to record levels? Just another example of how interlinked we all are.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/41739087

State Predicts Strong Economic Recovery

Aloha Kakou:

This Hawaii Public Radio story regarding tourism and Hawaii's
recovery was broadcast today. Note the quote from Outrigger's Barry Wallace.

State Predicts Strong Economic Recovery

"Get Me Out Of Here!"

Aloha Kakou:

There's nothing like a little nationwide publicity for the state to help get heads in beds!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41630703/ns/travel-destination_travel/