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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunication No. 2026-08 Bill 147 Materials - Draft Testimony Submitted by John PelletierCommunication No. 2026-08 | hunden.com | ©2025 Hunden 19 Visitation Trends (Con’t.) Hunden used Azira data from 2024 to identify visitor trends to various points of interest on the Island of Hawai‘i. ▪Of the top 30 points of interest on Hawai‘i Island, more than half of all visits occurred at the top four locations, with Kailua-Kona Town receiving the largest share at 25.7 percent. ▪The top locations include local neighborhoods, national parks, and retail districts, indicating that visitors prioritize cultural experiences, outdoor recreation, and retail spending during their vacations. ▪Of all non-resident visits to points of interest on Hawai‘i Island, 97 percent originated domestically from other parts of the United States, while only 3 percent were international visitors. ▪The average number of visits to all points of interest, across both domestic and international visitors, was 5.9 times. ▪The top origin state for domestic visits was California (28.9 percent), while the leading origin countries for international visits were Canada and Japan, at 27.9 percent and 25.5 percent, respectively Top 30 Points of Interest on Hawai‘i Island Percent Share of Visits by Visitors to Hawai‘i Island Kona CDP Housing and Transportation Goals Housing Transportation Strategies