232 thoughts on “Decline In Hawaii Tourism Starts According To State”
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I just moved to Oahu from the mainland. It’s my first time in Hawaii, so my experiences are limited. Right off the bat, the locals were super nice, and the opposite of what I’d heard prior to coming over. The only thing I think that would substantially detract from tourism is the amount of homeless people, and a great majority of those are in desperate need of mental Healthcare. You definitely don’t feel safe around a lot of them. Otherwise, I really love it here.
We love the islands! But there are some challenges that can’t be over looked. Cabs,Buses,Trolleys,Lyft,Ubers.Not one was dependable. I could not afford the $165.00 for a rental car.
Hawaii prices are ridiculously expensive to the point that the state is not only hurting tourism but its own locals as well. This state could attract rather than repel if it truly offered deals that were worth it instead of being so money hungry that locals and visitors are driven away.
The tourists are finally saying enough is enough! This place is too expensive! Tourists are overcharged and overtaxed by hotels! Parking are expensive and I can go on and on!
Thank you I hope to visit there someday I keep trying it hasn’t happened yet soon I hope I am a senior maybe you have information on senior travel groups
We have been Island visitors for 35 years. Post pandemic we were stunned at the crowds and witnesses questionable visitor attitude. We loved seeing our island friends and making new ones, but the lack of services and steep price increases have us, for the first time ever, thinking of alternatives and giving the islands a break.
I just moved to Oahu from the mainland. It’s my first time in Hawaii, so my experiences are limited. Right off the bat, the locals were super nice, and the opposite of what I’d heard prior to coming over. The only thing I think that would substantially detract from tourism is the amount of homeless people, and a great majority of those are in desperate need of mental Healthcare. You definitely don’t feel safe around a lot of them. Otherwise, I really love it here.
Prices are way too high!!!!!!
We love the islands! But there are some challenges that can’t be over looked. Cabs,Buses,Trolleys,Lyft,Ubers.Not one was dependable. I could not afford the $165.00 for a rental car.
Hawaii prices are ridiculously expensive to the point that the state is not only hurting tourism but its own locals as well. This state could attract rather than repel if it truly offered deals that were worth it instead of being so money hungry that locals and visitors are driven away.
Resort Fees..Parking Fees Hotel Prices.. is going to kill Hawaii tourism !! Better cut back ASAP ..
Rental cars, airfare and hotels are too expensive
The tourists are finally saying enough is enough! This place is too expensive! Tourists are overcharged and overtaxed by hotels! Parking are expensive and I can go on and on!
Thank you I hope to visit there someday I keep trying it hasn’t happened yet soon I hope I am a senior maybe you have information on senior travel groups
Hi Deborah.
We have no such information. Sorry.
Aloha.
We have been Island visitors for 35 years. Post pandemic we were stunned at the crowds and witnesses questionable visitor attitude. We loved seeing our island friends and making new ones, but the lack of services and steep price increases have us, for the first time ever, thinking of alternatives and giving the islands a break.
Raising prices to reduce tourism is exactly what Hawaiis plan is.
Be careful what you ask for. You are biting the only hand that feeds you!