HONOLULU (KHON2) — Long lines, stacks of bags and packed parking lots – it’s the start of spring break travel.
“We got dropped off but was actually surprised how busy it’s been. I’ve never seen it this way ever,” stated Gerald Roque, Kapolei resident.
TSA estimates a 5% increase in the number of spring break travelers compared to last year. It’s advising travelers to arrive early to find parking and go through security.
“There was like no parking, though. It was really crowded. Be prepared for the long lines. It is very long and you might be late to your flight,” said Madison Gapol, a spring break traveler.
Hotels in Hawaii are preparing to handle the incoming masses, especially from increasing tourism from Japan.
“Multigenerational travel is definitely a trend we’re seeing, and it’s a very exciting time for families to come,” said Christine Judson, The Ritz Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay Director of Sales & Marketing. “We’ve noticed that our clicks to the website have increased from Japanese URLs. We’ve also built recently a Japanese website to attract those customers.”