AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Recovery: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is seeking an emergency declaration and $2.5 million for marketing after Hurricane Lowell. Kauaʻi bookings have plunged 59%, while statewide demand is down 23%, amid concern travelers think the whole state was affected. Volcano Update: Kīlauea has resumed erupting, with lava fountains reaching 720 feet. Visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park should check current alerts. Park Access: Hāʻena State Park has reopened to day hikers after a 39-day closure following Lowell, a welcome boost for North Shore businesses. Waikīkī Landmark: The Royal Hawaiian is preparing for a major makeover ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2027. Visitor Experience: Native-led “DeTours” invite visitors to engage with Hawaiʻi’s history. In Kona, the community is also mourning an 18-year-old who died while freediving off Pebble Beach.
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