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Classic Waikiki resorts continue to dominate Hawaii tourism

Waikiki’s historic resorts attract nearly 40% of Hawaii’s tourism spending by combining preserved cultural heritage with modern amenities and wellness programs.

  • In 2024, Waikiki, Oʻahu's historic resorts account for nearly 40% of Hawaii's tourism activity, generating significant visitor spending.
  • Waikiki's concentration of historic hotels and beachfront access shapes how visitors experience Oʻahu, creating a self-contained destination favored for convenience.
  • At the Moana Surfrider, families enjoy monthly Butterfly Tea Time and Royal Tea for Queen Liliʻuokalani's birthday, while the Royal Hawaiian stages the Ahaaina Luau and the Royal Hawaiian Guard performs drills.
  • Families and first-time visitors enjoy short island itineraries while large beachfront resorts support multigenerational travelers and longer stays, with legacy properties anchoring Waikiki's identity as a walkable tourism hub.
  • That balance between preservation and updates shows in Moana Surfrider's Banyan Wing renovation and expanded resort cultural and wellness programs, positioning Waikiki as a walkable hub.
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Classic Waikiki resorts continue to dominate Hawaii tourism

Nearly 40% of Hawaii’s tourism activity flows through Waikiki, including hotel occupancy and visitor census. The area generated $8.7 billion of the state’s $23.9 billion ... Read moreThe post Classic Waikiki resorts continue to dominate Hawaii tourism appeared first on…

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Daily Post-Athenian broke the news in on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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