Hawaii Island Promotes Itself at Intl Travel Mart

Compared with icy Alaska, Hawaii is much more familiar to Chinese people, and the historic and cultural bonds between China and Hawaii are long and broad.

"Many Chinese tourists find Hawaii a familiar land when they tour the island. The sandalwood of Honolulu has been very popular in China, from as early as the 19th century. The place is also a base from where Dr. Sun Yat-sen led revolutionary activities," said a staff member at the Hawaii Exhibition Desk.

According to statistics, the number of Chinese citizens visiting the U.S. increased by 24 percent last year, while China has become U.S. citizens 12th largest tourist destination country. The prospect of tourism cooperation between the two countries is very promising.