AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Travel Disruption: Honolulu’s ʻEwa Convenience Center will see temporary delays Friday, May 29, from 9–11 a.m. for pothole repairs, with the site staying open. Visitor Economy: Hawaii visitor spending rose to $1.77B in April (+4.8%) even as arrivals dipped 0.5%, with per-person daily spending up 14.1% to $278. Public Safety: Police say tips from the public helped end a two-day manhunt—36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker was arrested without incident in Puna, accused in a triple homicide. Sustainability & Tourism Tech: Hawaii is turning marine plastic and fishing nets into road paving, raising questions about whether the pavement could shed microplastics. Oʻahu Lodging Buzz: A new roundup spotlights 11 Honolulu Airbnbs worth booking for an Oʻahu stay. Weather for Travelers: Trade winds stay breezy today but ease into the weekend, with afternoon sea breezes and a better rain chance early next week. Maui Beach Access: Locals worry proposed Mākena State Park upgrades could change the feel of the area’s “last wild” beaches. Airline Aloha Policy: Alaska Airlines reportedly restricted flight attendants from wearing leis and aloha shirts on certain routes after acquiring Hawaiian Airlines.
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