The State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) released its November 2022 visitor statistics report, which showed total visitor spending increased 13.7% compared to November 2019, with a corresponding 9.1% decrease in visitor arrivals.

Total visitor spending in November 2022 was $1.52 billion, contributing to and supporting local businesses, shops, restaurants and activities throughout the state.

Visitors from the U.S. West and U.S. East continued to contribute to the State’s economic recovery, with spending up considerably by 45.7% and 28.7% respectively, compared to November 2019.

The continuing trend of higher spending visitors coupled with lower arrivals is promising for the state’s economy and the many small kamaʻāina businesses that count on the visitor industry.