Maui Film Festival starts today June 12th and runs through June 16th in Wailea at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Passes for the event are available starting at $44 dollars. Feature films as well as short films will be viewable at the event. You can view the different events and times via the Maui Film Festival site here. The Hansen Ohana hopes to see you there!
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So far this year, an estimated 200,000 visitors have come to Maui each month. On average we have welcomed 23,000 visitors daily. The revenue generated from tourism has supported an additional 3,000 jobs. During the first four months of 2013, visitor spending was an estimated $1.4 billion dollars. Travlers from international countries has increased helping with the explosion. Tourist from New Zealand, China, and Australia have shown a double digit increase. Maui has been hard at work on increasing the diversity of travelers visiting the island. The entire article, curtsey of Mauitvnews.com is viewable here. If you visit Maui, and decide to make it your permanent residence, contact the Hansen Ohana to make living in paradise a reality!
Hawaii hotels took in the most revenue for the first quarter with $973.5 million thus far. A new report done by Hospitality Advisors LLC and Smith Travel Research have Hawaii in the top spot among hot travel destinations such as New York and Florida. If you factor in total hotel revenue (beverages, parking, etc.) the first quarter total jumps to $1.43 billion. A 14.7 percent increase from 2012’s first quarter. The Big Island saw the biggest jump in growth across the board for room rates and occupancy.
The demand, although likely to taper off, shows the strong growth of the current market. The entire article is available to view here curtsey of Pacific Business News. The Hansen Ohana strives to keep you up to date with the latest market new from throughout the islands!
Irvine based Corelogic has ranked Hawaii No. 5 highest for home appreciation for the month of March in comparison to the same month in 2012. With an appreciation of 14.3 percent, Hawaii’s increase is almost 4% over the national average of 10.5 percent in March. This increase trend which started in 2012 and has continued in 2013, is driving the market with the home buying trend. You can read the entire article provided by Pacific Business News here . If you or anyone you know is looking to buy or sell property, call the Hansen Ohana today! We would be happy to assist you with all your real estate needs!
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