The Hawaiian Islands are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with more than eight million visitors in 2015 – more than five times the total population of Hawaii. And while those numbers haven’t always been so high, the Hawaiian Islands have relied on the booming tourism industry for decades. From cruise ships and airplanes to tourists hanging out in Waikiki and luxury hotels, these 13 rare vintage photographs taken in Hawaii depict the Hawaiian tourism industry like never before.

1. Airliners on Maui in 1973: “Jet travel between the islands is a cause of rapid development. Sea travel has not been utilized in the tourist trade.”
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2. Waikiki Beach and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in December 1969.
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3. Honolulu Harbor as photographed in 1973.
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4. A lovely Kapuaiwa Grove on Molokai.
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5. Jack and Charmian London enjoy a day at Waikiki Beach, 1915.
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6. Tourists hang out in front of the International Marketplace in Honolulu.
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7. The SS Lurline, a Matson passenger ship, approaches Pier 10 in Honolulu Harbor.
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8. Native Hawaiians sell leis in 1901.
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9. Lobby card for the 1938 film Hawaii Calls.
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10. A boat arrives at Lahaina Harbor.
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11. A panoramic view of the Haleiwa Hotel, circa 1902.
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12. This close-up of shot of the Bernice P. Bishop Museum was taken in 1957.
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13. A shot of Waikiki circa 1973 shows how much this tourist destination has changed throughout the years.
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If you loved these vintage photos, be sure to check out what Hawaii looked like in the 1930s, 1950s, and 1970s.

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