134 thoughts on “Are You The Tourist Hawaii Wants? New Study.”
Linda J
Perhaps they could have a (voluntary only) program that promoted working with Hawaiians to keep/improve the islands ecological cleanliness. That means for every tourist volunteer there is a resident who also volunteers – I might consider that for 1/2 day of my vacation…
We travelled to the Big Island recently and were pretty surprised that there is no recycling program except for drink bottles (where you’ve paid to “buy” the bottle) – at least that is what we were told by the property landscaper when we asked where the recycle bin was.
Getting a recycling program in place on an Island would seem to be a priority (?)
Ige must be feathering his bed for post Governorship, hoping for a University gig, Hawaii Travel Bureau Obsolete, UH Regenerative Work Visa 2022! The Big Government Face of One Party Rule is all over this, pay Citizens not to work, Import First Responders and Hospital Staff, now the Hoale Tourist toil in the fields, while, if Retail comes back, the foreign tourists will be allowed to consume. Mahalo!
An interesting article that certainly doesn’t reflect the entire story,one sided statistical analysis on an issue without considering all of the issues isn’t worth considering. One Island is not an entire State. Gender/Age/Other Factors? Statistics too often are “used” for justifying one’s own agenda. Has Anyone considered the Liability Issues? Tourists are Overpaying and this is covered by the Price Structure. Can’t help it if Your Governments misuse that portion and demand more. Residents need to do their own part, don’t demand us to do it on Vacation! We Don’t of You, but we Can. Fair Is Fair.
This an interesting idea and one I would consider participating in. However as someone in my seventies, I can’t see myself being able to participate in the described activities.
Perhaps give some consideration to activities that are less physical in nature as well.
It seems to me that this will further create an us versus them. I think there is opportunity to contribute to sustainability but I’m very pessimistic when government gets involved.
Some of us (tourists) already pick up garbage every time we walk a beach. Not saying this is a bad idea, but all of the negative tourist talk is wearing. Have been visiting Kauai for 35 years.
So how much of this “volunteer” work do these locals actually do? When they fly to Las Vegas are they willing to drive out to Red Rock and pick up trash or help maintain the trails?
Trust me, I’ve seen the taxes that it costs to spend a week in Hawaii.
Regenerative tourism sounds like another option for visitors and residents an option not a mandate. When we were raising our kids,this would have been an educational option when visiting interisland—I can see the appeal for some people
Perhaps they could have a (voluntary only) program that promoted working with Hawaiians to keep/improve the islands ecological cleanliness. That means for every tourist volunteer there is a resident who also volunteers – I might consider that for 1/2 day of my vacation…
We travelled to the Big Island recently and were pretty surprised that there is no recycling program except for drink bottles (where you’ve paid to “buy” the bottle) – at least that is what we were told by the property landscaper when we asked where the recycle bin was.
Getting a recycling program in place on an Island would seem to be a priority (?)
As I said before, I go on vacation to relax and get away from work. Not to go on vacation to work!
The more I read, the crazier it gets.
At age 76, perhaps that I could work for 2 days at Costco which would allow some Kauai resident to go work in the Taro field in my place.
Ige must be feathering his bed for post Governorship, hoping for a University gig, Hawaii Travel Bureau Obsolete, UH Regenerative Work Visa 2022! The Big Government Face of One Party Rule is all over this, pay Citizens not to work, Import First Responders and Hospital Staff, now the Hoale Tourist toil in the fields, while, if Retail comes back, the foreign tourists will be allowed to consume. Mahalo!
An interesting article that certainly doesn’t reflect the entire story,one sided statistical analysis on an issue without considering all of the issues isn’t worth considering. One Island is not an entire State. Gender/Age/Other Factors? Statistics too often are “used” for justifying one’s own agenda. Has Anyone considered the Liability Issues? Tourists are Overpaying and this is covered by the Price Structure. Can’t help it if Your Governments misuse that portion and demand more. Residents need to do their own part, don’t demand us to do it on Vacation! We Don’t of You, but we Can. Fair Is Fair.
This an interesting idea and one I would consider participating in. However as someone in my seventies, I can’t see myself being able to participate in the described activities.
Perhaps give some consideration to activities that are less physical in nature as well.
I don’t believe regenerative tourism can be mandated, and most tourists will not be interested in it.
My husband is from Hawaii, we are older people returning to Hawaii each winter.
We are not going to be participating in regenerative tourism.
It seems to me that this will further create an us versus them. I think there is opportunity to contribute to sustainability but I’m very pessimistic when government gets involved.
Some of us (tourists) already pick up garbage every time we walk a beach. Not saying this is a bad idea, but all of the negative tourist talk is wearing. Have been visiting Kauai for 35 years.
So how much of this “volunteer” work do these locals actually do? When they fly to Las Vegas are they willing to drive out to Red Rock and pick up trash or help maintain the trails?
Trust me, I’ve seen the taxes that it costs to spend a week in Hawaii.
Regenerative tourism sounds like another option for visitors and residents an option not a mandate. When we were raising our kids,this would have been an educational option when visiting interisland—I can see the appeal for some people