Number of visitors to Hawaii grows 4.3 per cent in October

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Tourism Authority says the number of travellers to the islands increased 4.3 per cent in October compared to the same month last year, setting a record for the month.

The agency said Wednesday more than 700,000 people visited Hawaii in October.

Spending grew 6.8 per cent to $1.2 billion.

Hawaii’s tourism industry has benefited from a growth in flights and airlines’ use of larger planes on routes to the islands.