AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Scrutiny: A new wave of political pressure is hitting tourism bureaus worldwide, with residents demanding transparency and ethics as tourism budgets face tougher oversight. Maui Recovery & Hotel Demand: June visitor spending in Hawaii rose to $1.98B (+0.6%) while arrivals edged up to 858,577 (+0.2%), and Lahaina-area hotel occupancy pushed above 76% as rebuilding continues. Local Water Governance: Maui County’s council reviewed a non-binding deal that could expand public control of West Maui drinking water from about 45% to 93%, while members questioned how it ties to zoning changes for land the company wants to keep. Local Business & Community: UH alumni-owned small businesses filled a sold-out Waikiki Makers’ Market, and the Maui News is shifting to a nonprofit model to keep the paper community-based. Health & Cost Pressures: The American Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis, and a study ranks Hawaii among the least affordable states for retirees. Weather Disruption: A wind advisory is in effect for most islands through Saturday, with gusts up to 50 mph.
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