The Hawaii Tourism Authority released a report that noted that July 2012 was one of the best months for the state’s tourism industry in history. According to the report, a total of 720,355 visitors arrived in Hawaii during July and spent $1.28 billion. This was an increase of 7.8 percent in arrivals and 17.8 percent in spending as compared to the same month a year prior. President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Mike McCartney, stated, “Hawaii’s tourism economy continues to be on pace for a record year through July. We anticipate that the momentum from the positive increase in visitor arrivals and spending will continue through the second half of the year.”
Director of sales and marketing for the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Brad Mettler, commented, “Hawaii is living the best of all worlds right now, It’s as good as I’ve seen it since I got here four years ago. As we move into the fall shoulder season everything seems to be shaping up fine. And, there are signs that the peak holiday season will be robust. We are already seeing strong demand between Christmas and New Year’s.”
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 8-30-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com
