80% of Hawaii hotel rooms were full last week as tourism continued to grow stronger.

The room occupancy rate was 5.3 percent higher than a year ago.  Oahu had the highest occupancy rate at 87.8 percent.

Hotel room rates have rebounded slightly, increasing by 3 percent compared to last year to an average of $191.97 per night.  Oahu saw room rates climb an average of 4 percent to $161.53.

Good news for our local economy and for job seekers.  Strong tourism in Hawaii = strong Hawaii real estate market.