Visitor arrivals and spending for the state fell in August as visitor arrivals to Maui plummeted nearly 58% and spending fell 49% after the devastating Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire the worst natural disaster in state history and the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.
Occupancy at Maui County hotels dropped to 52.2% in August, which saw tourism plummet in the wake of deadly wildfires that destroyed Lahaina town, according to the Hawai‘i Hotel Performance Report published Tuesday by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Visits to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park got a brief boost when Kilauea erupted again last week, creating new reasons for visitors to come to Hawaii, but just like that, the dramatic view of multiple lava fountains feeding into a lake of molten rock is over.
Article - The International Society of Hospitality Consultants Marks Its 35th Anniversary Year - The Society has over 200 members spanning more than 25 countries and is the leading source of hospitality expertise for owners, investors, and developers.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) announced today it marked its 35th Anniversary. The Society was established in 1988 by 19 founding members to promote the awareness and advancement of the hospitality consulting profession and to foster a high ethical standard for the industry. Thirty-five years later, ISHC has become the leading source of hospitality expertise, boasting over 200 members spanning more than 26 countries in over 50 functional areas across the hospitality spectrum. ISHC members are leaders in their respective areas of expertise.