Going Up!

Visitors arriving on Maui has increased 4.1% so far this year and up 5.8% in July.  The average stay for a visitor is almost 8 days, with the average spending for each visitor $199.90.  A jump from the same time reported last year.  Visitors to Maui spent $360 million in July alone.  A total of $2.3 billion for the first 7 months this year.  Visitors have spent on average $11 million dollars a day in Maui County.

Visitors have also increased on Lanai (up 10.2%) and Moloka’i (up 5.7%).  The Hawaii Tourism Authority contributes the efforts of the visitor industry with the low unemployment rate and strong budget.

To read this article in its entirety, courtesy of Mauinow.com click here.  If you or anyone you know is interested in buying or selling property on the islands, call the Hansen Ohana today!