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[Staradvertiser Headlines] Isle economy seen riding out tsunami - Hawaii News ...: After contracting in 2008 and 2009, the state's economy is expected to continue building on last year's modest growth and expand by 2.6 percent this year, according to a quarterly report from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization. That's slightly less than the 2.7 percent growth in gross domestic product forecast by UHERO in February before the March 11 earthquake and tsunami sharply reduced the number of visitors to Hawaii from that market.

[Travel Tweaks] Japan disaster affects Hawaii tourism and economy | Travel Tweaks: While Japan ranks only third in the number of visitors it sends to Hawaii, after the Western and Eastern United States mainland, they have a heavy impact on the state’s economy as they are more aggressive spenders then other nations, thus contributing more.

[Japan Earthquake] Japan earthquake won't derail Hawaii's economic recovery as once ...: HONOLULU ”” Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunamis sent tremors through Hawaii as the tourism-dependent state braced for a sharp decline in Japanese visitors. But a University of Hawaii report released Friday said barring .

[HBiz Blog] Hawaii's Black Swan Ballet | HBiz Blog: Last Tuesday morning, I slipped into the ballroom of the Japanese Cultural Center to attend a symposium on the impact the disasters in Japan will have on Hawaii. It’s a gloomy subject, to be sure.

[Hawaii Island Journal] Economic Aftermath: As Japanese Tourist Numbers Drop, Hawaii ...: The HTA says it will use the $3 million approved from reserve funds to focus its recovery efforts on Asian markets, such as China and Korea, as well as other important markets like Australia and New Zealand.  The HTA will encourage visitors from these countries by securing charter flights directly from China and offering additional flights between Oceania and Hawaii.  The $3 million will also be used to boost marketing to mainland US cities such as San Diego, CA and Portland, OR.  And in time, the HTA will refocus on Japan, launching a campaign that will encourage Japanese tourists and return some of the visitor spending to Japan’s disaster relief efforts.

[KITV.com - Most Popular Stories] Thousands Of Japanese Cancel Hawaii Trips - Project Economy News ...: Vieira said the cancellations were to be expected, but the big uncertainty is how long the Japanese will choose to give up vacation travel. After past national disasters or during wartime, the Japanese have chosen not to travel our of respect for the victims or for another country and war.

[Cadabra Press] Golden Week regains some shine for isle tourism - Honolulu Star: Japan Airlines, that has seen a newcomer count for Golden Week slip by 41 percent, easy a daily moody between Narita and Hono­lulu on Monday, and it will continue by May 9, pronounced Winston Lee, executive of sales and open family for Japan Airlines, Hawaii region. From May 10 to 22, a easy moody will be dangling for a nonconsecutive eight-day period, though it will resume May 23, Lee said.

[Luxury Maui Real Estate Blog] Japanese Tourism in Hawaii after the Tsunami: Aloha from Sunny and Richard - according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, the drop in tourists from Japan to Hawaii may not be as severe as originally thought. They had initially projected a 25% reduction in visitors from Japan but now anticipates about 18% decline in travel during March. 

[Leslie Wilcox Blogs] Leslie Wilcox Blogs: Hawaii Tourism, Post-Japan Disaster: The topic of the next INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAII (Thurs., April 28, 7:30 pm) is island tourism in the wake of the Japan disaster. How does Hawaii's largest industry make up for the declining number of Japanese visitors?

[News of the World The Best for News] Oil prices and tourism patterns in the Hawaii market. | News of ...: In order for Hawaii tourism to flourish this summer, airfares and all energy costs must remain affordable for consumers. Consultants to the travel and tourism industries.

[Hawaii Vacation Blog - Hawaii Travel Guide, Hawaii News] Hawaii Tourism Authority Plans to Stablize Toursim after Japan ...: A three million dollar campaign will encourage travel from China, Korea, Oceana and North America because Japanese visitors are staying home. Japan is a major contributor to Hawaii's visitor industry and estimates are that travel from there to Hawaii will be down twenty percent in 2011.

[Travel Agent Central] Hawaii's First Quarter Visitor Spending Up Almost 17 Percent ...: Total spending by visitors who came to Hawaii in the first quarter of 2011 increased 16.9 percent, compared to the first quarter of 2010, to $3.2 billion. Total visitor days for all visitors grew 10.8 percent, and total arrivals rose 9.1 percent to 1,823,870 visitors, according to preliminary statistics released today by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

[Damon Tucker: Hawaii News and Big Island Information] Japan Consul General Addresses Joint Session of Legislature ...: “I want to tell you that Japanese tourists will be back soon,” said Consul General Kamo.  “The great earthquake and tsunami made many Japanese refrain from having fun to show condolence and solidarity with the victims.  With more than 500,000 cancellations, Japan’s domestic tourism suffered a heavy blow.  Accordingly, there has emerged a growing apprehension that excessive self-restraint does more harm than good to the stricken area as it slows down the economy.  Hawaii’s appeal to Japanese tourists remains unchanged.  Nature, people, history, safety, cleanliness, and proximity all contribute to alluring Japanese to Hawaii.

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