Hawaii tourism arrivals, spending climb, but challenges loom

Hawaii tourism arrivals, spending climb, but challenges loom

Hawaii’s tourism industry turned in a strong February, with higher visitor spending and arrivals building on January’s momentum, even as industry leaders warn of emerging challenges to traveler confidence. Visitor spending in Hawaii rose at a double-digit pace in February, up 10.3% from a year earlier to $1.91 billion, unadjusted for inflation, according to preliminary data released Monday by the Department of Business, Economic Development and …