Three-quarters of domestic travelers said they'd pay more for "authentic Hawaiian cultural experiences." An even higher percentage said they'd pay more for locally sourced meals.
This insight originally appeared in the Hawaii eNewsletter Sept. 27.
Hotels in Hawaii say demand is up for more enriching, educational experiences for kids and are leveraging the destination's ecological surroundings and cultural heritage in order to meet that demand.
Alaska's tourism chief, a small-lodge operator, an exec of a major cruise and our longtime Alaska contributor look at what's happened with travel in the 49th state -- and what's new -- with host Rebecca Tobin and senior editor Andrea Zelinski.