When did the tourism begin in Hawaii?

Tourism in Hawaii began in the late 1800s, when wealthy Americans and Europeans began visiting the islands for leisure. The Matson Navigation Company played a significant role in the development of tourism in Hawaii by providing regular steamship service between San Francisco and Honolulu, making it easier and more affordable for tourists to visit the islands. Tourism continued to grow in the early 20th century, with the construction of luxury resorts and hotels, and the promotion of Hawaii as a tropical paradise. After World War II, tourism boomed in Hawaii, as the islands became a popular destination for American servicemen and their families. The introduction of jet travel in the 1950s further increased the number of tourists visiting Hawaii, and today tourism is one of the state's most important industries.