59 thoughts on “Hawaii Tourism Left Out of Governor’s New Year Message”
BILL D
I have never felt unwanted, in Maui until my current trip. The local native people were always helpful and deserving of absolute respect. Now they are asking for respect but many are not giving any. I have had 3 extremely rude encounters in stores ranging from absolute ignoring with disdain to intentionally blocking aisles and refusing to move. All 3 were native locals. Will we be back to support the small business. Doubtful.
We’ve beening visting the Hawaii islands for 40 + yrs. On our last trip in Nov. it was going to cost us $140.for a family of 4 to visit Ke’e on Kaui, for 1 day. This is absolutely insane. Rental cars have tripled in 18 months, food prices have increased. As retirees the proposals & taxes the govenor & officals are proposing are unacceptable & unaffordable, for us to continue going back . Family who live on the Big Island said they are seeing less & less tourism & the rising fees are causing them to consider moving to mainland . Governor & his cabinet are so far removed from the common people that it is mind boggling. Wake up Hawaiians vote these people out . The Alohoa spirt is being wiped out so sad. Hawaii is for everyone.
Well said Karen L and so true regarding the tone deaf Governor and his incompetent administration. The people of Hawaii deserve better and need to vote these special interest people out!
Well said Karen. I loved what Kevin Oleary. “Mr Wonderful” from the Shark Tank said about my California governor. ” I wouldn’t let him run a candy store”. Time for real leaders to run a state with common sense.
Green is supporting Voters . This is politcal. It goes on all the time. And he should be no different. I don’t respect these type of people and would never have them as friends. Locals should watch their backs. Politicians Never do what they say they will do. And you “locals” will unfortunately experience a loss again great as the very unfortunate fires.
As a long time travelor to the islands, I have seen the Mahalo spirit fade perhaps because the locals really don’t like depending on tourism to support their economy. I guess dropping a few thousand dollars for a weeks stay is considered “low end” so I will be planning my future vacations where tourists are appreciated, not hit with “climate fees” and I can enjoy a relaxing time without meeting Their expectations!
Hi Sue. I feel same and this will be my last Aloha! I will not be dropping the huge extra tips as the travel costs are high enough, so this trip is for us to enjoy our golden anniversary . My heart goes out for any one in the world that has a huge loss. But I have lost my Aloha to the so called locals that have no appreciation for any thing that has come there way. Greene is the final cap on the bottle.
Just more reasons to take vacations elsewhere. I have made many trips to the Hawaiin islands in the past but feel the direction of government imposing “climate taxes ” on visitors as their people seem hostile and unfriendly, majkes for an expensive vacation. I do not see myself returning as there are many beautiful more cost effective places to go where visitors are treated better.
I have never felt unwanted, in Maui until my current trip. The local native people were always helpful and deserving of absolute respect. Now they are asking for respect but many are not giving any. I have had 3 extremely rude encounters in stores ranging from absolute ignoring with disdain to intentionally blocking aisles and refusing to move. All 3 were native locals. Will we be back to support the small business. Doubtful.
I resent the statement “low end tourists”! That’s comparable to racist!
We’ve beening visting the Hawaii islands for 40 + yrs. On our last trip in Nov. it was going to cost us $140.for a family of 4 to visit Ke’e on Kaui, for 1 day. This is absolutely insane. Rental cars have tripled in 18 months, food prices have increased. As retirees the proposals & taxes the govenor & officals are proposing are unacceptable & unaffordable, for us to continue going back . Family who live on the Big Island said they are seeing less & less tourism & the rising fees are causing them to consider moving to mainland . Governor & his cabinet are so far removed from the common people that it is mind boggling. Wake up Hawaiians vote these people out . The Alohoa spirt is being wiped out so sad. Hawaii is for everyone.
Well said Karen L and so true regarding the tone deaf Governor and his incompetent administration. The people of Hawaii deserve better and need to vote these special interest people out!
Well said Karen. I loved what Kevin Oleary. “Mr Wonderful” from the Shark Tank said about my California governor. ” I wouldn’t let him run a candy store”. Time for real leaders to run a state with common sense.
Green is supporting Voters . This is politcal. It goes on all the time. And he should be no different. I don’t respect these type of people and would never have them as friends. Locals should watch their backs. Politicians Never do what they say they will do. And you “locals” will unfortunately experience a loss again great as the very unfortunate fires.
As a long time travelor to the islands, I have seen the Mahalo spirit fade perhaps because the locals really don’t like depending on tourism to support their economy. I guess dropping a few thousand dollars for a weeks stay is considered “low end” so I will be planning my future vacations where tourists are appreciated, not hit with “climate fees” and I can enjoy a relaxing time without meeting Their expectations!
Hi Sue. I feel same and this will be my last Aloha! I will not be dropping the huge extra tips as the travel costs are high enough, so this trip is for us to enjoy our golden anniversary . My heart goes out for any one in the world that has a huge loss. But I have lost my Aloha to the so called locals that have no appreciation for any thing that has come there way. Greene is the final cap on the bottle.
Just more reasons to take vacations elsewhere. I have made many trips to the Hawaiin islands in the past but feel the direction of government imposing “climate taxes ” on visitors as their people seem hostile and unfriendly, majkes for an expensive vacation. I do not see myself returning as there are many beautiful more cost effective places to go where visitors are treated better.
Help poor and homeless while taking away income potentials related to tourism and create more poverty and homeless?