Multiple news sources report that Hawaii’s tourism industry saw increased spending in April 2026 despite a slight decline in visitor numbers. The preliminary state data shows visitors spent significantly more per day than the previous year.
- Total visitor spending reached $1.77 billion in April 2026, up 4.8% from $1.69 billion in April 2025
- Total visitors decreased slightly to 828,959, down 0.5% from 833,219 in April 2025
- Average daily visitor spending increased 14.1% to $278 per person compared to the same month in 2025
- U.S. West visitors decreased 4.8% but their total spending increased by more than $45 million
- U.S. East visitors increased 26.3% and spent $81.3 million more total than April 2025
- Cruise ship visitors spiked 20.4% while air arrivals dropped 1.1% compared to the previous year
- Average visitor stay was 7.69 days compared to 8.33 days in April 2025 (Spectrumlocalnews)
Sources
- Kauainownews: Hawai’i visitor spending increased in April despite arrivals slightly declining
- Spectrumlocalnews: Hawaii Evening Briefing: June 2, 2026
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