Hawaii Saw A Record 9.3 Million Visitors In 2017

Above, the Sheraton Waikiki. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Hawaii saw more visitors in 2017, and along with that, hotel prices increased.

According to the Los Angeles Times:

Hawaii received a record 9.3 million visitors last year, a 4.6% increase from 2016. Oahu, home to Waikiki and its world-famous beach, draws the most tourists, but neighbor islands recorded the biggest increases in the number of visitors in 2017. 

With more people vacationing in Hawaii came a jump in the average hotel room cost too. 

The average daily room price in 2017 climbed to $264 a night, up $10 from the previous year. Last year marked the sixth straight year in which the average room price increased. 

The island of Hawaii experienced the biggest growth last year. Nearly 1.8 million travelers explored the island during 2017, a 14% increase from the previous year. Visitor spending was up nearly 15%.

The figures were compiled by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

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