Shorter stays, storms curb Hawaii tourism
Hawaii's tourism industry saw a decline in August as visitor numbers, stay durations, and spending dropped. Industry officials attribute the downturn to storms and hurricane threats during the peak summer season.
Hawaii’s visitor industry lost momentum in August as fewer travelers came to the islands, stayed for shorter vacations and spent less overall amid storms and hurricane threats that disrupted what is typically one of the summer’s busiest tourism months.
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