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Kihei Wailea Grand Champions Maui 3750 Wailea Alanui Shops at Wailea, Suite B51 Kihei, Maui, Hawaii 96753 United States Deals on Kihei Hotels Four Seasons Resort Maui The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui Maui Kamaole ResortQuest Maui Hill Maui Prince Hotel Mana Kai Maui Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort Grand Wailea Resort and Spa Maui Makena Surf - Destination Resorts Maui Sunseeker Wailea Marriott Resort Sugar Beach Resort Condos Kihei Surfside Maui Coast Hotel Leinaala Outrigger Palms at Wailea Hale Pau Hana Resort Royal Mauian Resort Maui Sunset Condos Nani Kai Hale Condos Maui Polo Beach Club - Destinations Resorts ResortQuest at the Maui Banyan Kihei Akahi Kealia Resort Castle Kamaole Sands Kihei Beach Resort Wailea Elua Village - Destination Resorts Wailea Grand Champions Maui Kauhale Makai (Village by the Sea) Hale Kamaole Wailea Ekolu Village - Destination Resorts Maui Vista Resort Kamaole Nalu Resort Kihei Bay Vista Wailea Ekahi Village - Destination Resorts Best Western Maui Oceanfront Inn Hale Kai O'kihei Aston Maui Lu Resort Maui Parkshore More Kihei Hotels Kihei Kai Nani Koa Lagoon Aloha Pualani Hotel Boutique Punahoa Beach Apartments Luana Kai Resort Kamaole Beach Royale Resort Menehune Shores Maui Schooner Resort Kihei Beachfront Resort Shores of Maui Kihei Alii Kai Kihei hotels: 1 - 20 Kihei hotels: 21 - 63 Read more Kihei tourism Wailea Grand Champions Maui #35 of 63 hotels in Kihei Compare rates with: Average price*: $ 243 3750 Wailea Alanui | Shops at Wailea, Suite B51, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii 96753, United States Rooms: 275 TripAdvisor traveler rating: Call now to book: 1-800-434-6835 from hotels.com Map this hotel: Expedia.com Hotel photos: Expedia.com Virtual tour: Expedia.com View candid traveler photos Villas and Condominiums situated directly on Championship Golf Courses and near the Wailea Tennis Club. This description is based on information provided by the hotel. Sponsored links * Hotel deal search: Wailea Grand Champions Maui Click here for best prices for Wailea Grand Champions Maui Wailea Grand Champions Maui : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Wailea Grand Champions Maui : Low Hotel Prices Made Easy Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! Wailea Grand Champions Maui : Up to 20% Less Than All Others GreatHawaiiVacations.com We Know Hawaii Best. Five Star Service Starts With Us. Wailea Grand Champions Maui : This Hotel from $185 hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 All results: View all 418 Kihei travel deals Share your travel photos, get free prints! Have snapshots of hotels or attractions from your last trip? Get up to $40 in free prints from Shutterfly® when you post travel photos on TripAdvisor. Offer ends January 31, 2006. See offer details . TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews 1-10 of 20 (English) RATING:   DATE:   Show:   All languages English (20) Next Dec 19, 2005 "Construction at Grand Champions"   A TripAdvisor Member, Reno, Nevada We stayed at Grand Champions from Nov. 24-Dec. 4. While our unit (#162) was lovely and well-equipped,... Dec 5, 2005 "Good Value for the dollar"   A TripAdvisor Member, London Ontario Canada We just spent 18 nights in a two bedroom condo at Grand Champions in Wailea. It is very obvious that... Oct 2, 2005   "Nice Pleasant Place"   A TripAdvisor Member, Lakewood, CA While searching for a place to stay, I found these reviews very helpful. We were pleasantly surprised...   Oct 12, 2005 Management response from Gail Dornstreich, Private Owner This review incorrectly states that the complex is in Kihei on the border of Wailea. That is not true.... Sep 28, 2005 "Good place for large family"   A TripAdvisor Member, SF, CA We stayed in unit 153 for 3 nights. It's a 3 bed/2bath ground floor condo. It was nicely decorated although... Sep 11, 2005 "Our unit had seen better days."   A TripAdvisor Member, Vancouver. BC, Canada We stayed at the Grand Champions from late August until early September. Maui was beautiful, the unit... Sep 8, 2005 "great value"   A TripAdvisor Member, Morristown, New Jersey We were completely satisfied with Grand Champions. We stayed there late August through early September... Aug 8, 2005 "Understand your parameters"   A TripAdvisor Member, Conn Like many others I spent countless time reviewing the various postings on this website for information... Jul 28, 2005 "Comfortable and relaxing stay at the Grand Champions"   A TripAdvisor Member, Cerritos, CA My husband and I stayed at the Grand Champions for 5 nights in July. We had a one bedroom unit with a... Jul 27, 2005 "Unit 84 (Destination Resorts) 3 BR/2 BA partial ocean view"   A TripAdvisor Member, Gilbert, AZ We loved our condo. 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Maui Snorkeling Basics Gear

MauiQueen.com - Guide To Maui - Snorkeling Visitors Currently Online: 131 Maui Weather: Absolutely Gorgeous i News Broadcast: Off The Air i News Broadcast: On The Air Live Video of Maui Maui In 20 Minutes Live Internet Broadcast Archives Preferred Vendors Link Directory Link To Us Review A Restaurant Review An Accommodation Hawaiian Photography Maui Weddings Maui Activities Maui Condos Horoscopes Desktop Wallpaper MauiGuide Index From The Editors From The Publisher Introduction Accommodations Night Life Walk On The Wild Side General Information Sights and Activities Hawaii Weddings Restaurants Map And Directions Snorkeling Guide Golf Guide Privacy Statement MauiGuide Editors About MauiQueen.com January 2006 EVENTS Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Upcoming Events 26-29MELE SERIES PRESENTS: JAKE SHIMABUKURO Archives February 2006 January 2006 December 2005 November 2005 October 2005 September 2005 August 2005 July 2005 June 2005 May 2005 April 2005 March 2005 February 2005 January 2005 December 2004 November 2004 October 2004 September 2004 August 2004 July 2004 June 2004 May 2004 April 2004 March 2004 Site Map Member Maui Chamber of Commerce This weblog is licensed under a Creative Commons License . Home Maui Guide Maui Mini Snorkeling Guide Maui Mini Snorkeling Guide Download PDF Version Maui Snorkeling Basics Gear Up! Danger In The Deep Maui Snorkeling Picks West Maui South Maui Molokini Crater Maui Snorkeling Basics: GEAR UP! No worries. You will not have a problem finding quality snorkel gear (mask, snorkel and fins) to rent or buy on Maui. Locals warn against trying to save a few bucks…it’s not worth it. You don’t want to go to Kmart or Wal-Mart for your gear, unless you want to be frustrated with the performance. The last thing you need is your mask filling with water, or pinching your face while you are trying to experience the serenity and beauty of Maui sea life…it kind of throws a wrench in the whole thing, you know? Get yourself down to a dive shop. I recommend The Maui Dive Shop (phone: 808-879-3388) or Captain Nemo’s (phone: 808-891-0500). They both have a few locations around the island for your convenience. The crew members at these shops are not only knowledgeable, but friendly and helpful. They will help to custom fit you with gear that you should have no problems with during your stay. Back To Top | Download PDF Version DANGER IN THE DEEP! Okay, so you don’t want to think about the spooky stuff, or that there can be any harm done in a little snorkeling. We understand…but hear us out. There are many snorkel hot spots that are a little “secluded”, and while these are fantastic and magical areas, please realize that seclusion is not always a good thing. Always take a buddy with you, make sure your cell phone has reception in the area, and don’t leave your common sense on the plane. Nicole at the Maui Dive Shop recommends that if people are going to be doing snorkeling on their own (unguided) that they only snorkel at Maui beaches that have a lifeguard on duty. She wants to remind people that while dive shop crews are knowledgeable, they usually don’t know the specifics for all of the beaches on a given day—conditions change and the crew has been in the SHOP all day. A lifeguard on the other hand knows the condition of his or her beach and can give you the lowdown. As a side note: Fish, like women, are attracted to shiny things…to reduce your odds of getting assaulted in the water by little nibblers or…uh…BIG biters, take your jewelry off before entering the water. “R-E-S-P-E-C-T…find out what it means to me” You’re going to hear a lot about “respecting the aina (land)” during your stay. This respect should be carried over to the ocean. If you’re going to remove things from the water, it’s best to return them. Be gentle with the sea life and remember that we are guests in their “home”, not the other way around. Have fun out there and happy snorkeling! Back To Top | Download PDF Version Maui Snorkeling Picks: WEST MAUI Black Rock (The Sheraton): Black Rock is a fun beach in general. Good swimming, great lounging, fantastic snorkeling. There is a huge lava outcropping that is loaded with coral. It’s also a fun place to do a little “cliff” jumping (off of the lava outcropping). If you are on Hwy 30 in Kaanapali, turn toward the ocean onto Kaanapali Parkway. There is free beach access parking, but it’s usually full. I think it’s easiest to just park at the Whalers Village shopping center. It is paid parking, but you can always go into the mall and buy a bottle of water and get your ticket validated. Kahekili Beach Park (Airport Beach): The nice thing about Airport beach is that there are a lot of facilities—parking, showers, change rooms, restrooms, picnic areas, BBQ’s. The water is generally very calm and there is a lot of reef where you can see some great coral…where there is coral, there is fish…so you’re good to go. To get there from Hwy 30, turn onto Puukoili Rd. It is just north of mile marker 25 Kapalua Bay: The experts say that the best snorkeling at Kapalua Bay is on the North side of the beach (that would be to your right if you’re facing the ocean). It’s also a nice beach to hang out at. The currents outside of the bay can get very strong and dangerous so it is highly recommended that you keep your snorkeling inside the bay. On Hwy 30 you’ll see the Napili Plaza. Turn toward the ocean on Napilihau St. Then turn right at Lower Honoapililani Rd. Drive about a mile to the Napili Kai Beach Club. Turn toward the ocean when you see the shoreline access sign. Honolua Bay: Okay, so it’s more of a surf spot…but when the water is calm, and the surfers are bummed, it’s an absolutely fabulous place to snorkel. There are real nice coral formations and your chances of spotting turtles (honu) are excellent. It may not be the best snorkel spot if it has been rainy for the past few days—run-off really ruins the visibility here. From Hwy 30, heading north of Napili, go about a half mile past mile marker 32. Back To Top | Download PDF Version SOUTH MAUI Kamaole Beach Parks I, II & III: These beach parks are great places to spend the day—lots of grass to picnic on, facilities galore and great weather just about 365 days of the year. Snorkeling can be fun, although sometimes the waves and undertow at these beaches can be big and strong. Nicole at the Maui Dive Shop says that they often recommend these beaches to snorkelers because there is a lifeguard on duty for ocean info and safety. If you’re heading south down South Kihei Rd, the beach parks will be directly to your right. You can’t miss them. If you’ve hit the Kihei Boat Ramp, you’ve gone too far. La Perouse: This is Maui snorkeling at its finest. On a non-windy day you will be sure to see lots of fish and turtles. Want to swim with the dolphins? If you head out early enough, there is a pod of dolphins that cruise the area almost every morning. It’s a magical place with a sacred feel to it. Just make sure you take a friend with you as there are no lifeguards. Also, make sure your cell phone works in the surrounding area so that you can call for help in case of an emergency. This place is a little off the beaten path. South of Wailea, past Makena, past the Ahihi marine reserve. You know your there because you’ll hit the end of the road….literally…and don’t even think about off-roading in that rental car. Back To Top | Download PDF Version MOLOKINI CRATER I never quite understood what the big deal about Molokini crater was until I actually went out there. It was then that I realized that it wasn’t over-rated (like I had assumed) but is truly awesome. Molokini is a crescent shaped crater that looks like a little island. If you’ve been in South Maui or Upcountry you’ve seen it… Anyway, you won’t get out there unless you go through one of the many tour companies. For info on various tours log onto www.ParadiseMaui.com . Lots of fish, spectacular views, the feeling of being in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It’s fun, and a must for your stay on Maui. The only drawback is that there tends to be as many people out as there are fish. On one hand, it’s like a big party…on the other, if crowds bother you look for a company that tries to beat the crowds first thing in the morning. Questions? Comments? Want more information? Contact us! Back To Top | Download PDF Version

Hawaiian Music: Bands and

Hawaiian Music/Bands and Artists/Israel Kamakawiwoole and Hawaii: Hawaiian Music: Bands and Artists: Israel Kamakawiwoole Hawaii : Hawaiian Music: Bands and Artists: Israel Kamakawiwoole • LINK TO US • ADD A LINK • RANDOM LINK • HOME • • LISTENNOW • WHAT'SPLAYING? • Looking for something in particular? THIS SITE The Web Listen LIVE to Hawaiian Music! What's Playing? Link To Us Somewhere Over the Rainbow Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Over the Rainbow Your host, Rich Shipley Browse Island Categories: Hawaiian Music Hawaii - All Islands Big Island Kauai Lanai Leeward Islands Maui Molokai Oahu Hawaii : Hawaiian Music : Bands and Artists : Israel Kamakawiwoole Adda Link to this Category >> Click Here to Listen to Hawaiian Music Now << Pages: 1 2 [] "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Listen > Click Here . Facing Future Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's 1993 CD "Facing Future" includes the medley "Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" which has been heard in numerous movies, television shows and commercials. Israel - better known as "Bruddah Iz" or "Iz" - who passed away in 1997, was far more than an entertainer. He was loved deeply by all the people of Hawaii. In a sense, he was a living hero in the Islands, and upon his death he was given the profound honor of lying in state in the capital rotunda in Honolulu so that his thousands of loyal fans could pay their loving last respects. Today, his legacy lives on through his music. Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole Memorial Tribute Hawaiian Music Site A Memorial tribute entitled "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". May 20, 1959 - June 26, 1997 "Hawaiian Music Legends" In Memory of Israel "IZ" his Life, Songs and Lyrics...Special artcles, links, stories and his Music CDs with free MP3 downloads. http://1800sunstar.com/sitesR/H_listen/offscan/IZ/00izmemorial.html details Aloha `oe Israel Tribute, discography, news articles, and autobiography. http://www.mele.com/Farewell/tribute.htm details Bradda Israel Kamakawiwo'ole A tribute page with biography, photographs, and links to audio samples and related sites. http://www.geocities.com/NapaValley/Vineyard/1945/iz.html details Honolulu Star-Bulletin: Iz Overview of the artist's career and reviews of his works. http://starbulletin.com/97/07/04/features/index.html details Honolulu Star-Bulletin: Izzy's Latest Disc Showcases his Versatility A review of his fourth solo album. http://starbulletin.com/97/01/24/features/stuffs.html details In Loving Memory - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole Newsletter, brief biography and discography, memory guestbook, and links. http://www.e-hawaii.com/iz/default.htm details Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, IZ, Hawaiian Supaman Biography with photographs. http://home.earthlink.net/~homeyrf/izbio.html details Israel Kamakawiwo`ole Memorial Page Obituaries and album information. http://smi-web.stanford.edu/people/kxl/Iz.html details IZ - the Man and his Music Hawaiian language lyrics and translations of Iz: The Man and His Music, and links. http://www.geocities.com/~olelo/iz-themanandhismusic.html details Memorial to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Memories and photographs. http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/tollington/72/iz.htm details Pages: 1 2 [] Hawaii : Hawaiian Music: Bands and Artists: Israel Kamakawiwoole • LINK TO US • ADD A LINK • RANDOM LINK • HOME • • LISTENNOW • WHAT'SPLAYING? • Maui | Maui Vacation | Maui Hotels | Maui Condos | Maui Bed Breakfast | Maui Vacation Rentals | Maui Real Estate | Maui Maps | Maui Pictures | Maui Weddings | Maui Condo Rental | Maui Activities | Maui Car Rental | Maui Snorkeling | Hawaii | HawaiiHotels | HawaiiBed Breakfast | HawaiiVacation Rentals | HawaiiReal Estate | HawaiiMaps | HawaiiPictures | HawaiiCondo Rental | HawaiiActivities | BigIsland | BigIsland Hotels | BigIsland Bed Breakfast | BigIsland Vacation Rentals | BigIsland Real Estate | BigIsland Maps | BigIsland Pictures | BigIsland Activities | BigIsland Snorkeling | BigIsland Camping and RVs | Kauai | KauaiHotels | KauaiBed Breakfast | KauaiVacation Rentals | KauaiReal Estate | KauaiMaps | KauaiPictures | KauaiWeddings | KauaiActivities | KauaiCar Rental | KauaiSnorkeling | Molokai | MolokaiVacation Rentals | MolokaiReal Estate | MolokaiWeddings | Oahu | OahuHotels | OahuBed Breakfast | OahuVacation Rentals | OahuReal Estate | OahuMaps | OahuPictures | OahuWeddings | OahuActivities | OahuScuba Diving | FijiTravel HawaiianRainbow.com - Powered By Aloha What are thumbshots?

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Hawaiian Recipe Collections  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Recipes > Recipe Collections Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Recipes > Recipe Collections Hawaiian Recipe Collections Your guide to the best Hawaiian recipes collections on the Net. Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent Sam Choy's Recipes A collection of weekly recipes from Hawaii's most famous chef presented by KHNL News 8 and Sure Save Supermarkets. Local Kine Recipes v2.0 Art Pollard has amassed an amazing collection of local Hawaiian recipes which are well indexed for easy reference. RecipeSource Hawaiian Recipes RecipeSource presents and ever increasing index of Hawaiian recipes. Aloha World's Ono Recipes This Website was inspired from a collection of the local style recipes that visitors posted on the Aloha World message board and shared in chat Aunty Leilani's Island Weekly Recipes The folks at Hawaii Internet Island provide a nice, well indexed list of local recipes. Dorie's Hawaiian Style Recipes and Links Dorie grew up on "Local-Style" cuisine which is a combination of many diverse cooking techniques from the many cultures that thrive in the islands - among these are Hawaiian, Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Samoan, Korean, and Portuguese. Favorite Local Grinds Webmaster Dorrie shares some of her favorite local Hawaiian favorites. Hawaiian Grilling Recipes Barnecues and Grilling Guide Derrick Riches tells how to grill Kalua Pig, Citrus Tuna and Shrimp on Sugar Cane Skewers. Kailua Crafters Recipes The folks at Kailua Crafters share recipes for haupia, chicken long rice, oven kalua pork, Portugese bean soup and more. Mixed-Plate Hawaii Recipes A web site devoted to Hawai`i's favorite pastime - eating. Lots of recipes gathered from across the web can be found here. The Electric Kitchen From the folks at Hawaiian Electric Company a variety of recipes from seasonal (Thanksgiving, Christmas), to ethnic culinary cooking (Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, etc.)   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Headlines Plumeria Photos from Hawaii Plumeria is the most common flower that you'll find in... You Won't See This Sign at Home! This certainly isn't a sign that you've ever seen near... Atlantis Submarine Tour Maui Since I had just experienced the Atlantis Submarine Tour on... Maui Swap Meet Photos Held every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to noon is the...

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Honolulu Star-Bulletin Business — ADVERTISEMENT — Sunday, October 17, 2004 DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM Yoshi Takahashi amuses his friends Kimi Toi and Michi Ogino with a wetsuit that's a little too small at the Xcel store in the Ward Village Shops. Hey! Big spenders New research shows just where tourists drop their money during stays in Hawaii By Allison Schaefers aschaefers@starbulletin.com ILLUSTRATIONS BY BRYANT FUKUTOMI / BFUKUTOMI@STARBULLETIN.COM China / South Korea travelers » More than 50 percent of these Asian visitors are first-timers and about a quarter of them come as part of a package tour. » Most come to visit friends or family (more than 28 percent), on business, or as part of a stopover, as stringent Visa requirements and a lack of flights has made Hawaii a difficult vacation destination. » In terms of activities, they are statistically similar to Americans, but plan to spend more money. » Most plan to attend a luau and 30 percent intend to play golf, the most of any other group surveyed. United States travelers » American travelers plan to stay longer and spend the least amount of money on retail and souvenirs. » They are most likely to engage in sports like running, scuba or going to the gym, but have the smallest percentage of people who planned to swim or sunbathe. » Americans are more likely to attend a luau, go to a Hawaiian history or cultural event and buy Hawaiian clothing and souvenirs than Japan or other Asian travelers. » They enjoy shopping at convenience stores, malls or hotel stores. They are also the most likely to go to a museum or art gallery or eat in high-end restaurants. Japan travelers » More than 60 percent of Japan travelers come to Hawaii as part of a package group. » These visitors plan to stay the least amount of time and spend the most money. » They are most likely to come to Hawaii to celebrate a wedding or honeymoon than any other group. » They are most interested in going to the beach and shopping while in Hawaii, but few plan to do any activities or eat in high-end restaurants. » They enjoy shopping across the board from outlet and discount stores to designer boutiques. While tourists from Japan and the mainland still pump plenty of money into Hawaii's retail stores, a more global mix of visitors is at the heart of Hawaii's improved tourism outlook, and their preferences are worlds apart. A new cross-cultural study from the University of Hawaii is available to help retailers take stock of what tourists buy, so local stores can match merchandise with spending habits. University of Hawaii marketing professor Mark Rosenbaum and travel industry management professor Dan Spears randomly surveyed more than 1,000 Waikiki tourists to determine cultural differences regarding their reasons for coming to Hawaii, their desire to shop and what purchases they planned to make during their stay. "Not all tourists are alike," Rosenbaum said. "Your target market should greatly impact how you merchandise and what products you stock." Hawaii's retail history gives businesses strong reasons to diversify their customer base, said retail analyst Stephany Sofos. "In the 1980s, the Japanese people came fast and furious and those who didn't cater to them were left out. Now it's changing, and as visitor groups change, retailers are having to figure out what their market is from one day to the next," Sofos said. The University of Hawaii study can help tourist-dependent businesses identify how to best keep their customers happy and how to increase spending from other visitor groups, Spears said. Their research showed that Japanese tourists plan to spend $1,400 on gifts and souvenirs during their stay in Hawaii, which is substantially more than all other visitor groups. According to the study, Chinese and Koreans spend about $750 on retail items and Americans spend around $600. They also found differences when it came to purchasing local foods, clothing and engaging in outdoor activities as well as differences in why these tourists groups were coming to Hawaii. For example, Americans and Japanese came to Hawaii primarily to vacation, while the Chinese and South Korean visitors were in Hawaii primarily to visit family members. Chinese visitors can only travel for leisure to a few designations, which does not include Hawaii. "Most Japanese will spend their vacation shopping at both high-end and discount retailers," Rosenbaum said, adding that data also confirmed the love-affair Japanese have with designer items. Nearly 60 percent of the Japanese visitors surveyed planned to visit Hawaii's designer boutiques; in contrast, only 35 percent of Americans planned to do so. However, the number of Japan travelers who plan to purchase products made in Hawaii, such as coffee, food and clothing, is lower than other groups. "The Japanese are the answer to our luxury business - not our economy," Rosenbaum said, adding that purchases of locally made products create more jobs and ultimately bring more benefit to the state. Visitors, who spend about $3 billion annually on retail goods in Hawaii, make up about 15 percent of the state's $19 billion retail market, said Carol Pregill, president of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii. The islands drew 6.4 million visitors last year, about two-thirds of them from the mainland. "Shopping is the third largest expenditure, next to food and lodging, for visitors," Pregill said, adding that about 20 percent of visitor expenditures can be attributed to shopping. "That's huge when you consider that shopping is a discretionary expense," Pregill said, and is an important part of a visitor's experience. But to make Hawaii shopping attractive to visitors it has to be distinctive, said Frank Haas, marketing director for the Hawaii Tourism Authority. "You can shop in Hong Kong and Las Vegas; what we need to know is what's distinctive about shopping in Hawaii," Haas said. As Oahu's visitor market stays strong, many retailers are going to take advantage of more visitor-based opportunities, said Jeffrey Hall, senior director of research at CB Richard Ellis. "There's huge amount of interest in redoing resort retail, especially in Waikiki," Hall said. According to market reports, Waikiki has a high number of retail vacancies, but in three to four years the sector will be more bullish as Waikiki renovation projects come to fruition, Hall forecasts. "The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center is rapidly changing. The Beach Walk and the International Market Place projects are just getting under way," Hall said. "Expect that in a few years Waikiki will be an entirely different place." Any shift in visitor demographics changes the way businesses advertise their products. "It's important to know who is coming and what you need for inventory," Pregill said. "Inventory is a huge expense and no one wants to be stuck with goods that no one want to buy." That's where the Rosenbaum and Spears study comes in, said Anne Murata, marketing director of the Festival Cos., which manages the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Murata said she purchased the study because it's the first retail survey in Hawaii that breaks data into small categories such as visitors' reasons for traveling to Hawaii, ability to spend and where they spend their money. Retailers are especially interested on the data about Chinese and South Korean visitors, she said. While Chinese and Korean visitors have more in common with Americans in terms of overall spending, their spending habits are very similar to the Japanese visitor market when it was new, Murata said. In the 1990s, when the Japanese tourism boom to Hawaii was growing, the state's largest industry went to great lengths to cater to their needs. Japanese signs ruled Waikiki marketing; but then the bubble burst and retailers had to regroup to stay in business. "We've been trained to think only in terms of U.S. westbound and Japan travelers," she said. "But our retail market is becoming increasingly global and we're starting to see more travelers from China, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the U.S. East." Japanese visitor arrivals to Hawaii, which peaked at 2.2 million in 1997, fell to 1.3 million last year in response to a weakened Japanese economy and geopolitical troubles. Retailers say the market has rebounded, but it's time for those eyeing Hawaii's improved market to use the isles' changing tourist patterns to help determine what's in store. Although the China travel market to Hawaii is small, representing less than 1 percent of Hawaii's total visitors in 2002, state officials have identified it as a market with enormous potential. New research shows that Chinese tourists are now the biggest spenders in the Asia-Pacific region by average credit card transaction size, according to a study released by Visa. The report, published last week in the Financial Times, said Chinese cardholders on average spent $253 per transaction while traveling. The World Tourism Organization has also estimated that China will produce 100 million outbound tourists by 2020 and members of Hawaii's public and private sector want their share. "Just like we geared retail to the Japan market in its heyday, someday I expect we'll see retail signs in Chinese and Korean, too," Murata said. According to the Rosenbaum and Spears survey, the Chinese, enjoy participating in new activities, but look for familiarity in restaurants - characteristics similar to Japanese visitors before Hawaii became a common destination, "They only want to eat in Chinese restaurants," Rosenbaum said. But, more important for retailers is that the Chinese also appear to have a taste for luxury goods. "The Chinese, like the Japanese, also want to purchase luxury goods as gifts to take home," Spears said. While retailers need accurate data to capture their audience, there is one sure plan that works across cultures, Murata said. "One thing you can always sell them is the aloha spirit - that's an approach that works with visitors from China to Lithuania," Murata said. BACK TO TOP | The Hawaii experience A new University of Hawaii study of tourist spending habits raised some interesting questions. For instance, do Japan travelers, who planned to spend $1,400 on gifts and souvenirs during their stay in Hawaii, really contribute the most money to Hawaii's economy? While Americans, who planned to spend about $600 on retail, and Chinese/ Koreans, who planned to spend about $750, lagged behind in overall spending, the data showed that these groups spent significantly more on made-in-Hawaii products. The percentage of visitors planning to buy each product: Items USA / Canada Japan China / South Korea Hawaiian coffee 53.1 38.4 70.8 Macadamia nuts 66.8 52.2 75.5 Pineapples 37.4 7.3 30.2 Hawaiian candies 35.7 12.3 35.8 Hawaiian clothing 47.3 21.7 43.4 Hawaiian souvenirs 60.9 41.1 58.5 Source: University of Hawaii marketing professor Mark Rosenbaum and travel industry management professor Dan Spears Where it all goes Percentage of visitors doing the following activities: Activities U.S. Japan China/Korea Honeymoon/wedding 6.8 18.2 4.7 Visit family/friends 13.4 3.8 28.3 Part of Packaged tour 15.8 61.3 25.5 Buying designer clothes 29.2 34.9 37.7 Golf 16.0 5.6 30.2 Tour bus 30.9 25.2 37.7 Beach 77.4 78.3 84.0 Fine dining 58.2 8.5 49.1 Culture/History 64.2 27.3 43.4 Luau 59.7 16.1 62.3 Designer boutiques 35.1 59.2 41.5 Mall 65.4 74.5 75.5 Characteristics of visitors' stays: Visit U.S. Japan China/Korea Planned Expenditures $644 $1,416 $745 Length of Stay in Hawaii 12 days 7 days 11 days Source: University of Hawaii marketing professor Mark Rosenbaum and travel industry management professor Dan Spears — ADVERTISEMENTS — — ADVERTISEMENTS — | | | PRINTER-FRIENDLY VERSION E-mail to Business Editor BACK TO TOP Text Site Directory: [News] [Business] [Features] [Sports] [Editorial] [Do It Electric!] [Classified Ads] [Search] [Subscribe] [Info] [Letter to Editor] [Feedback] © 2004 Honolulu Star-Bulletin -- http://starbulletin.com -Advertisement-