Between severe weather hitting the islands that make up Hawaii and high prices in an economic environment that leaves many watching their discretionary spending more carefully, traveler numbers to the state have declined throughout 2026.
According to numbers released by the state’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, the 772,039 visitors who came to the state in August 2026 represent a 5.6% decrease from the same month a year ago. The $1.59 billion they spent amounts to a 9.7% decrease…