AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Travel: Hawaiian Airlines has begun building a nearly 13,000-square-foot premium lounge at Honolulu airport, with opening planned for 2028. Visitor Safety: Officials warned of health risks along the Kona Coast after a sperm whale carcass was towed from Honokōhau Harbor. Tourism Trends: Hawaii visitor spending and arrivals fell in September, while back-to-back hurricanes dealt the tourism industry an estimated $140 million blow. Attractions: “Flight of Aloha,” a motion-seat ride, is set to open Dec. 1 at Whalers Village on Maui. Visitor Relations: Hawaii residents’ support for tourism is near a record low, underscoring growing concerns about the industry’s impact on local communities. Consumer Alert: An investigation describes tourists being pressured into costly skincare purchases at Waikiki-area hotels and shops.
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