HONOLULU (AP) — Officials say Hawaii welcomed 10 percent more visitors in the first half of this year compared to last year. Travelers to the islands increased their spending here by 21 percent.
The Hawaii Tourism Authority said Thursday 3.9 million visitors arrived in Hawaii from January through June and spent $7.1 billion.
HTA President Mike McCartney says the trend is putting the industry on course to post a record breaking year.
McCartney says airlines are bringing more travelers to Hawaii by adding flights and routes.
He says this will continue in the second half of the year as Allegiant Travel, Asiana Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines add flights to the state.
