Hawaii eager to further tap Chinese tourism marketTwo girls play at Waikiki beach in Honolulu of Hawaii, the United States, Aug 23, 2018. We are eager to welcome these wonderful travelers to our shores," Daniel Naho'opi'i, chief administrative officer of Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), told over 100 guests from China and the United States here on Friday. Most attendees agreed that Hainan and Hawaii were well-known worldwide for their tropical environments, beautiful beaches, lush landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Ka'ana'ana said the recovery of China's economy and the deep relationship between the people of Hawaii and China would help bring more Chinese tourists to the Rainbow State. "My ancestors actually came from China and made their way to Hawaii, and here we are as children of this place.
