122 thoughts on “Does Hawaii Want Tourists or Not? It’s Fickle.”
steve
Are tourists the ones who kill Monk Seals on Molokai? Never see much ourage over that, but dear God don’t take a selfie too close to one as a young femal tourist.
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Xavier S
Richard C…..you seemed to have missed the theme of this article completely and just becasue you are married to a Native American, does not give you any advantages to speak about Hawaii or anything in relation to it the way you are, Sir!
You ought to re read the article carefully and understand its content.
Thanks!
Xavier
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Richard C
Lily says tourist stay home has 86k follows or Bots on TikToc.
Lily says Hawaiian’s ok to violate short term rental law.
Lily says Hawaiian’s good tourist bad.
Tourist to close to Monk seals and Turtles, but ok for Hawaiians to kill.
I got the just of the article.
By the way on BI last week witnessed locals or Hawaiians who knows anymore net fishing in restricted turtle area. Signage everywhere stating so, but didn’t make a difference to these 2 individuals.
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Ed D.
Richard C., Lily is a selfish, self-centered, blowhard! No more, no less!
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Dale G
Thanks for the info – outstanding as usual. I’ve had a second home on both Maui and now Kauai for over thirty years. For the past ten years I’ve found Kauai wonderful – much friendlier than Maui! Unfortunately, since the pandemic of the past two and one-half years it seems that the entire state has now monetized everything throughout the islands. Simple things like credit/debit card “convenience fees” which is another way of skirting the issue with both Visa and Mastercard. I am surprised that there aren’t $1 pay as you “go” locks on public restroom stalls! $5 to go to a beach. I could go on and on but if the state is attempting to assuage the losses of the past two years with fees – Good Luck. There ARE other nice places.
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Marianne R
My family has visited the islands of Hawaii several times…8. All but Lanai. Molokai was very unfriendly. All others were awesome. We always had utmost respect when we visited as that’s what one must do. We loved our trips, and have awesome memories. You have to respect where you are, otherwise you should stay home. Treat people snd places respectively.
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Leith W.
She says “if tourists do come, they should avoid hotels and vacation rentals, as they are largely non-resident owned. She concludes that it’s better to stay with someone who already lives here in Hawaii, and suggests learning the Hawaiian language and patronizing locally owned businesses and restaurants, especially those that are Native Hawaiian-owned.” Learn the language? Avoid hotels ? Stay only with someone u know ?Ridiculous statements!! How many ppl learn the language of the places they vacation ? None that I know. She’s ignorant of facts. Oahu has made staying in places other than hotels impossible now with the rule u must stay for 90 days in a non-hotel. Who has 90 days vacation time? It’s getting more & more ridiculous to go to HI
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Randall R
Who started the Hawaiian tourist industry? I think it was started by the Hawaiian government to exploit tourists. They sold the Hawaiian residents a bill of goods to reduce their local taxes and provide a modern culture, with all the great benefits a modern society enjoys.
The county governments allow more and more building of resorts, they keep modernizing airports to allow more tourists. When we first stated visiting 27 years ago, all tourist had to fly to Honolulu and then transfer to each county. Oahu and Maui just kept expanding and fueling the demand.
If you want to slow down the influx of tourists, just limit the number of terminals and gates. You can also go back to requiring all visitors to arrive in Honolulu.
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Dennis U.
My family just returned from a 6-day visit to Maui, and had an amazing time. We snorkeled, hiked, and attended a luau, and experienced things my children will never forget. It had been 12 years since our last visit, and the biggest changes we saw were at restaurants (could not get a table anywhere, but we got local takeout and were glad we did!) and while driving around (the abandoned/burned out cars with anti-police language). Overall, Hawaii is still paradise, and like the rest of our world should be treated with respect. Same goes for people – treat others with kindness and respect, you get it in return. Act like an intitled jerk, and you get the same. Hoping we can come back soon!
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xavier S
This is a very touchy subject to talk about. Me, personally, I dislike tourism and I started disliking tourism while growing up on Long Island, when in the summer time, we had the influx of tourists coming to Long Island for the beaches, our history and more during the summer months! It was horrible! Places like the Hamptoms were hit the hardest.
The problem with tourism is tacky, uneducated people who think that because they are on vacation, they are entitled to be dirty, disrespectful, rude, demanding among other nasty qualities. But what they need to realize is that, when you are a visitor, you should be on your best behavior……treat others as you would want to be treated and respect your sorroundings.
Bon chance
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Rod W
“The problem with tourism is tacky, uneducated people who think that because they are on vacation, they are entitled to be dirty, disrespectful, rude, demanding among other nasty qualities.”
Your statement is found in the dictionary under “stereotype.”
Of course, you were nice enough to say you dislike tourism. I’m guessing you have been a tourist at least once in your life, so you must dislike yourself. Can’t blame you.
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Roy H
There are just people in this world who are just destructive and messy. I know, I have been cleaning up after them for a good long while now. I don’t think less tourism is going to cure the problem. That education needs to start very early in life.
Aloha Guys
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Keith B
After viewing several documentaries on the history of the Hawaii, my heart went out to the native people of Hawaii. I still have alot to learn. I too am thinking in regards to visiting the Islands on a vacation, but am weighing out if I should or refrain. I respect the culture and would love the opportunity to demosntrate it should I arrive. But at the sametime, the people of Hawaii need their breathing space as well. So I am on the fence about it. Still deciding.
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Are tourists the ones who kill Monk Seals on Molokai? Never see much ourage over that, but dear God don’t take a selfie too close to one as a young femal tourist.
Richard C…..you seemed to have missed the theme of this article completely and just becasue you are married to a Native American, does not give you any advantages to speak about Hawaii or anything in relation to it the way you are, Sir!
You ought to re read the article carefully and understand its content.
Thanks!
Xavier
Lily says tourist stay home has 86k follows or Bots on TikToc.
Lily says Hawaiian’s ok to violate short term rental law.
Lily says Hawaiian’s good tourist bad.
Tourist to close to Monk seals and Turtles, but ok for Hawaiians to kill.
I got the just of the article.
By the way on BI last week witnessed locals or Hawaiians who knows anymore net fishing in restricted turtle area. Signage everywhere stating so, but didn’t make a difference to these 2 individuals.
Richard C., Lily is a selfish, self-centered, blowhard! No more, no less!
Thanks for the info – outstanding as usual. I’ve had a second home on both Maui and now Kauai for over thirty years. For the past ten years I’ve found Kauai wonderful – much friendlier than Maui! Unfortunately, since the pandemic of the past two and one-half years it seems that the entire state has now monetized everything throughout the islands. Simple things like credit/debit card “convenience fees” which is another way of skirting the issue with both Visa and Mastercard. I am surprised that there aren’t $1 pay as you “go” locks on public restroom stalls! $5 to go to a beach. I could go on and on but if the state is attempting to assuage the losses of the past two years with fees – Good Luck. There ARE other nice places.
My family has visited the islands of Hawaii several times…8. All but Lanai. Molokai was very unfriendly. All others were awesome. We always had utmost respect when we visited as that’s what one must do. We loved our trips, and have awesome memories. You have to respect where you are, otherwise you should stay home. Treat people snd places respectively.
She says “if tourists do come, they should avoid hotels and vacation rentals, as they are largely non-resident owned. She concludes that it’s better to stay with someone who already lives here in Hawaii, and suggests learning the Hawaiian language and patronizing locally owned businesses and restaurants, especially those that are Native Hawaiian-owned.” Learn the language? Avoid hotels ? Stay only with someone u know ?Ridiculous statements!! How many ppl learn the language of the places they vacation ? None that I know. She’s ignorant of facts. Oahu has made staying in places other than hotels impossible now with the rule u must stay for 90 days in a non-hotel. Who has 90 days vacation time? It’s getting more & more ridiculous to go to HI
Who started the Hawaiian tourist industry? I think it was started by the Hawaiian government to exploit tourists. They sold the Hawaiian residents a bill of goods to reduce their local taxes and provide a modern culture, with all the great benefits a modern society enjoys.
The county governments allow more and more building of resorts, they keep modernizing airports to allow more tourists. When we first stated visiting 27 years ago, all tourist had to fly to Honolulu and then transfer to each county. Oahu and Maui just kept expanding and fueling the demand.
If you want to slow down the influx of tourists, just limit the number of terminals and gates. You can also go back to requiring all visitors to arrive in Honolulu.
My family just returned from a 6-day visit to Maui, and had an amazing time. We snorkeled, hiked, and attended a luau, and experienced things my children will never forget. It had been 12 years since our last visit, and the biggest changes we saw were at restaurants (could not get a table anywhere, but we got local takeout and were glad we did!) and while driving around (the abandoned/burned out cars with anti-police language). Overall, Hawaii is still paradise, and like the rest of our world should be treated with respect. Same goes for people – treat others with kindness and respect, you get it in return. Act like an intitled jerk, and you get the same. Hoping we can come back soon!
This is a very touchy subject to talk about. Me, personally, I dislike tourism and I started disliking tourism while growing up on Long Island, when in the summer time, we had the influx of tourists coming to Long Island for the beaches, our history and more during the summer months! It was horrible! Places like the Hamptoms were hit the hardest.
The problem with tourism is tacky, uneducated people who think that because they are on vacation, they are entitled to be dirty, disrespectful, rude, demanding among other nasty qualities. But what they need to realize is that, when you are a visitor, you should be on your best behavior……treat others as you would want to be treated and respect your sorroundings.
Bon chance
“The problem with tourism is tacky, uneducated people who think that because they are on vacation, they are entitled to be dirty, disrespectful, rude, demanding among other nasty qualities.”
Your statement is found in the dictionary under “stereotype.”
Of course, you were nice enough to say you dislike tourism. I’m guessing you have been a tourist at least once in your life, so you must dislike yourself. Can’t blame you.
There are just people in this world who are just destructive and messy. I know, I have been cleaning up after them for a good long while now. I don’t think less tourism is going to cure the problem. That education needs to start very early in life.
Aloha Guys
After viewing several documentaries on the history of the Hawaii, my heart went out to the native people of Hawaii. I still have alot to learn. I too am thinking in regards to visiting the Islands on a vacation, but am weighing out if I should or refrain. I respect the culture and would love the opportunity to demosntrate it should I arrive. But at the sametime, the people of Hawaii need their breathing space as well. So I am on the fence about it. Still deciding.