Hawaii Wedding Boom Boosts State Tourism Revenue
Hawaii reports 51,288 visitors married in the first quarter, with Japan and U S mainland couples driving demand. Hotels planners and resorts note weddings and honeymoons fuel luxury markets, while venues from Oahu to Kauai promote all inclusive packages amid global tensions and travel worries.
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Lawmakers call for careful Iran regime change
Washington lawmakers from both parties urged a cautious approach to replacing Iran's hard line rulers. They warned against provoking an anti American surge while pursuing reform, noting Iran's alleged al Qaida ties and nuclear suspicions.
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