- This tropical capital is known as much for its beaches as for its mountains.
- It provides a sunny winter respite for celebrities and adventure junkies.
Honolulu, Hawaii, is America’s most valuable brand city, a new survey has found.
The Pacific Ocean paradise scored 82.9 out of 100 among more than 10,000 respondents, according to Brand Finance’s index.
The capital’s iconic landscape, bustling urban core, and mix of cultural energy earned it the top spot, just ahead of cities like Orlando and Nashville.
According to the index, Honolulu ranks highest by far for those considering a visit, matching the island’s renowned and bustling tourism industry.
Respondents also gave the city top marks in categories such as “green space and recreation” and “environmentally conscious” cities.
Downtown Honolulu on Oahu, Hawaii – the state capital ranks first among respondents in a number of categories related to its brand
The city’s incredible natural beauty extends from world-famous beaches to beautiful, lush greenery that leads to mountainous terrain popular with hikers and adventure seekers.
It also serves as a gateway to the rest of the Hawaiian Islands, each brimming with waterfalls, jungles, and beaches of their own.
Respondents also said they want to invest in, work and study in Honolulu – although there are few, if any, world-class educational programs on the island.
The job market is dominated by the service sector, including working at resorts, managing rental properties, and fitting into the oft-lauded culinary scene.
For obvious reasons, this beautiful island is also a great choice for those who work remotely or go on a “working vacation.”
The city of approximately 350,000 residents also ranks first in the majority of what the index calls the “seven pillars of attributes,” namely: governance, livability, people and values, and sustainability. and transport.
The Downtown District considers itself the most walkable part of the city and includes attractions such as botanical gardens, galleries, the city’s Chinatown, a waterfront market, and the Capitol from the State of Hawaii.
The shocking natural beauty of the paradise island is a huge draw for those considering a visit or permanent move to the island.
Dillingham Transportation Building in downtown Honolulu. The city’s transport is considered a major asset
Visitors play on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu: the island’s sunny winters are sometimes disrupted by powerful storms that can strain the island’s power grid.
Shot from the top of Diamond Head Crater, overlooking the Honolulu skyline and Waikiki Beach.
The city stretches approximately 10 miles along the southeast coast of the island of Oahu. The island, while not the largest of the eight main islands that make up Hawaii, is home to approximately 80 percent of the state’s population.
Centuries-old maps of the area show a settlement in Honolulu dating to around 1100.
In the 19th century, the area became an important trading port and center for whaling ships.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Honolulu became a central staging area for the second front of World War II.
It remained a strategic stronghold for the United States military until the end of the Vietnam War in 1973.
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