09-20-2017, 05:14 AM
Benefits of Hawai‘i’s Tourism Economy
Tourism is the largest single source of private capital into Hawai‘i economy and a significant export
Tourism contributed to $1.5 billion in total state tax revenue in 2013, an incremental $30 million
year over year.
For every $1,000,000 in direct visitor expenditures, tourism supports 11.2 jobs, according to the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce.
Tourism is the biggest generator of jobs among the major economic sectors, supporting 168,000
jobs in Hawai‘i in 2013.
Honolulu is ranked as the 4th busiest international port of entry for the U.S., according to the U.S.
Department of Commerce.
The TAT is currently held at 9.25%. In FY2013, the state collected $368.5 million in transient
accommodations tax (TAT).
The HTA estimates that the TAT will generate $403 million in 2014.
There are 920 flights from 52 cities
Tourism is the largest single source of private capital into Hawai‘i economy and a significant export
Tourism contributed to $1.5 billion in total state tax revenue in 2013, an incremental $30 million
year over year.
For every $1,000,000 in direct visitor expenditures, tourism supports 11.2 jobs, according to the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce.
Tourism is the biggest generator of jobs among the major economic sectors, supporting 168,000
jobs in Hawai‘i in 2013.
Honolulu is ranked as the 4th busiest international port of entry for the U.S., according to the U.S.
Department of Commerce.
The TAT is currently held at 9.25%. In FY2013, the state collected $368.5 million in transient
accommodations tax (TAT).
The HTA estimates that the TAT will generate $403 million in 2014.
There are 920 flights from 52 cities