The data is in, the causes are clear and now even Hawaii officials are rapidly growing concerned.
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The data is in, the causes are clear and now even Hawaii officials are rapidly growing concerned.
I’m in Maui now, my 5th overall visit to Hawaii. I find the people incredibly welcoming and hospitable, same as always. The hotel rates on the other hand are astronomical! Resorts wanting at least $750 plus taxes and resort fees is simply unattainable for the average American. We are staying in a quaint studio condo/hotel in Napili with one double bed for $360 per night, but it only sleeps 2. The island is very quiet and landing a restaurant reservation has never been easier. I think the majority of the blame is on the hotel costs. Airfare was incredibly cheap but not enough to counter the hotels and their fees. Speaking of fees, AirBnB and VRBO rentals look affordable on first glance, until you go to checkout and see all the fees too!
Well, the article is accurate on the many reasons why Hawaii tourism is in decline. My two visits a few years prior to the pandemic was underwhelming. Expensive, traffic jams, unpleasant locals ( they are undoubtedly struggling to live in Hawaii themselves). The overcharging and under delivering is all too true. Once we considered moving to Hawaii but high cost and incompetent government at all levels is reducing housing options for most Americans. You vote for fools and you end up with foolishly little.