Well, if it weren’t for the fact that my favorite nephew lives here in Kailua and works in Honolulu, I wouldn’t visit Hawaii. I was stationed here in 1973 and I love Hawaii itself. But the taxes, the attitudes, the price gouging makes Hawaii low on my list of places to vacation at. You don’t want tourists but you complain that tourism is down. Hotel prices are way up since Covid. And Hawaii scared tourists away with restrictions and fines.
So Hawaii has no one to blame but themselves when their bread and butter is tourism and they treat us this way
Josh Green’s draconian measures will ensure that the poverty rate increases along with the lodging rates. “Solving” a problem by creating a more complex problem seems to be the stock and trade of his administration.
You’ve got to love all these people declaring their plans never to return. As if the ears of the world await their next decision. Newsflash. Someone will replace you on the beach, in the stores, and in the restaurants. And most likely look exactly like you.
I agree. No one should make threatening ultimatums.
That said, I bet many of these people are like me.
They feel like they’ve finally found “home,” and they’ve been supporting that home for a good long time. So there’s a bit of a reactionary response because of that.
No excuse.
To me, if everyone stepped in kindness when they’re speaking, the planet would be a much nicer place.
@GloriaS… I’ve been reading the comments on most Beat of Hawaii stories and I agree with your opinion. I read lots of comments that say “i’ve been coming to the Islands for over 30 years, but no more. You’ve priced yourselves out of our budget.”
The fact is that airfares are cheaper now than ever before. Rental car bargains can still be found and yes, accommodation are increasing, however so are operational costs.
Go to Mexico if you want to. Hawaii will still be a popular destination. And sorry, if you own a timeshare, you’re really not an owner. You’re a member!
Indeed. The fact that we’re dealing with ever-increasing numbers means that for everyone who stomps their feet and threatens to go elsewhere, there are at least 3 more waiting to take their spot.
It appears Hawaii is pricing my wife and I out of ever coming back. Thank goodness we’ve spent wonderful times on four of the islands. We love Hawaii, but it looks like it’s time to spend our hard earned money on other vacation spots.
I also wish you could earn extra money on your son’s room. To me, it’s insane that we’ve allowed lawmakers to make vacation rentals illegal. It’s as if we’re selling crack, instead of providing an alternative lodging option. To me, wouldn’t it be better to ban hosts who allow a disruptive visitor into the neighborhood, rather than punish good hosts who are off-island half the year, yet are responsible hosts?
Won’t be back , as a senior, there are many or equally beautiful destinations to go to. You think the welfare and lack of work plaguing the islands, well you haven’t seen it peak, welcome to the most beautiful dump you have ever seen!
Without STR the hotel prices only go up. Supply and demand. STR can be owned by locals. Resorts are off island owned. Chain restaurants off island. Local local but government caters to the big not local. Locals vote for the government enticed by ads paid from off island dollars. Locals have the power but are not using it. Vote for less red tape for Locals trying to start and run a business.
Hawaii just isnt the place to go in 2024.
It is a shame big hotels and hawaii legislators just tax visitors to death The aloha spirit left the islands before covid.
I have gone over 20 times over the years
but no more.
Its only water and sunshine.
I’m staying in Waikiki right now, you can’t tell there’s been an occupancy drop. The place is Packed…
Best Regards
Hi Jay.
Yes, same here on Kauai. Thanks.
Aloha.
Well, if it weren’t for the fact that my favorite nephew lives here in Kailua and works in Honolulu, I wouldn’t visit Hawaii. I was stationed here in 1973 and I love Hawaii itself. But the taxes, the attitudes, the price gouging makes Hawaii low on my list of places to vacation at. You don’t want tourists but you complain that tourism is down. Hotel prices are way up since Covid. And Hawaii scared tourists away with restrictions and fines.
So Hawaii has no one to blame but themselves when their bread and butter is tourism and they treat us this way
Josh Green’s draconian measures will ensure that the poverty rate increases along with the lodging rates. “Solving” a problem by creating a more complex problem seems to be the stock and trade of his administration.
You’ve got to love all these people declaring their plans never to return. As if the ears of the world await their next decision. Newsflash. Someone will replace you on the beach, in the stores, and in the restaurants. And most likely look exactly like you.
I agree. No one should make threatening ultimatums.
That said, I bet many of these people are like me.
They feel like they’ve finally found “home,” and they’ve been supporting that home for a good long time. So there’s a bit of a reactionary response because of that.
No excuse.
To me, if everyone stepped in kindness when they’re speaking, the planet would be a much nicer place.
@GloriaS… I’ve been reading the comments on most Beat of Hawaii stories and I agree with your opinion. I read lots of comments that say “i’ve been coming to the Islands for over 30 years, but no more. You’ve priced yourselves out of our budget.”
The fact is that airfares are cheaper now than ever before. Rental car bargains can still be found and yes, accommodation are increasing, however so are operational costs.
Go to Mexico if you want to. Hawaii will still be a popular destination. And sorry, if you own a timeshare, you’re really not an owner. You’re a member!
Indeed. The fact that we’re dealing with ever-increasing numbers means that for everyone who stomps their feet and threatens to go elsewhere, there are at least 3 more waiting to take their spot.
It appears Hawaii is pricing my wife and I out of ever coming back. Thank goodness we’ve spent wonderful times on four of the islands. We love Hawaii, but it looks like it’s time to spend our hard earned money on other vacation spots.
I also wish you could earn extra money on your son’s room. To me, it’s insane that we’ve allowed lawmakers to make vacation rentals illegal. It’s as if we’re selling crack, instead of providing an alternative lodging option. To me, wouldn’t it be better to ban hosts who allow a disruptive visitor into the neighborhood, rather than punish good hosts who are off-island half the year, yet are responsible hosts?
Won’t be back , as a senior, there are many or equally beautiful destinations to go to. You think the welfare and lack of work plaguing the islands, well you haven’t seen it peak, welcome to the most beautiful dump you have ever seen!
Without STR the hotel prices only go up. Supply and demand. STR can be owned by locals. Resorts are off island owned. Chain restaurants off island. Local local but government caters to the big not local. Locals vote for the government enticed by ads paid from off island dollars. Locals have the power but are not using it. Vote for less red tape for Locals trying to start and run a business.
Hawaii just isnt the place to go in 2024.
It is a shame big hotels and hawaii legislators just tax visitors to death The aloha spirit left the islands before covid.
I have gone over 20 times over the years
but no more.
Its only water and sunshine.