Last night CNN did a segment on options to help revive the US Economy. In one of the segments, Fritz Van Passchen, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc stressed the importance in international visitors to The US Tourism Industryy. He noted that Chinese Tourists spend on average over $4,000 per vist and outspend visitors from other countries. Recently, Hawaii received their first direct flight from Shanghai and the local tourism industry.
Ready to say 'aloha' - More Direct Flights from China to Hawaii? from Johnson Choi on Vimeo.
Will real estate be soon to follow? Take a look at the luxury properties Caimeiju is marketing to Chinese buyers in Hawaii. Who knows, once the tourists get a taste of island life, they might want to pick up a vacation home!
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