75 thoughts on “Hawaii Travel Brand Confidence Eroded Amidst Bungling”
Bert
Thanks for the post. My hope is the Hawaii does a better job of welcoming tourism.
Diana E
We have come to Hawaii annually for over 15 years (except last year). And yes, every government has had a hard time responding to the unexpected complications of the pandemic. Sseriously, we are in uncharted territory (unless you were around for the flu pandemic in 1919).
We are psyched to return to Hawaii in May. Frankly, we are happy to spend the extra to support the local economy. It is a choice—And we chose a place that has always brought us joy.
Heather L
I feel the same way. We have been to the Big Island every year for many years but sadly next year with the hotel charging double what we paid in the past, we won’t be able to go next year. Its a nice hotel but!!
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Ben
Heather,
Look into rates at Royal Sea Cliff Resort. I stay there and the rates have not doubled. They seem quite reasonable for an easy walk to town, on Alii Drive, 2 pools, hot tub, ocean, front desk and security.
Erica D
We will be back just as soon as Covid is fully behind us by about a year. We usually come each year for 3 weeks. I’m glad that Hawaii did their best to keep those living there as protected as possible. Communication may have been a little unclear at times but not like anyone had experience with such a pandemic. Also we need rental homes and cars to come back close to 2019 levels.
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PegM
We’ll be returning. Our current hesitancy is the pandemic, not Hawaii. Cannot wait to visit again.
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Joyce D
Wow. Confusing on your message to tourists to Hawaii. Keep it simple, you got the shots fine, if not here’s the simple protocol to follow. Uploading this and that, we don’t do this flying within the U.S.
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Mary K
Glad I booked our condo and car rental back in March for our Winter 2022 BI trip. We plan on going again in Winter 2023 but will likely stay only 4-5 weeks versus three months in Winter 2022, partially due to cost.
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Casey
Loved Hawaii and her culture in the past, but after the Covid blunder by the government in Hawaii, we decided to go to Florida instead and had a great time. No need for Covid tests, no vaccine requirement, and felt welcomed. Thanks for introducing us to the culture and beauty of the state of Florida. I doubt our family of six will ever be back to Hawaii, just doesn’t feel welcoming anymore, and too restrictive, going to be hard to forget how unwelcome Hawaii made all of us feel.
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David W
Florida is no substitute for Hawaii. A flatland swamp with mosquitos and large roaches (palmettos) is no ones idea of a vacation. I wish people would stop trying to compare Florida to Hawaii. But I guess to each his own.
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James B
…not to mention taking your un-vaccinated family (children!)into the viral soup which is FL. Their idea of herd immunity is “culling the herd”. 65,000 dead so far.
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Heyward B
LA TIMES, (12 Nov):
“… And experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have set aside herd immunity as a national goal.” …
“Thinking that we’ll be able to achieve some kind of threshold where there’ll be no more transmission of infections may not be possible,” Jones acknowledged last week to members of a panel that advises the CDC on vaccines. …
“The result is that even if vaccination were universal, the coronavirus would probably continue to spread.”
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James B
Agree with your post, but as for the vaccine…according to my old Jewish grandfather. his advice for everything preventative… “couldn’t hurt”!
Jim R.
Or…it could 5, 10, 20 years from now, because there was Zero long-term testing.
I’ll stick with herd immunity, a more proven solution to beating viruses.
EVAN
Wow! This site isn’t an airport, no need to announce your departure! The Hawaiian Islands, are approximately 2K from the Mainland. Many of their resources, especially in healthcare, are limited. Kudos to the government officials of Hawaii in an attempt to keep their residents safe. Hawaii is the crown jewel in our 50 states, no other state comes close.
Martin N
Hawaii needs to elect better politicians.
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Meaaloha
Can’t go home again?
My husband is a “local boy” born and raised on Kauai. I grew up there. Our families are there. Because of circumstances (many keikis) no one has extra room for us to stay. We need thousands of dollars to go home, for a car and room. I understand the room fees and taxes have increased, but the price gouging for a rental car is just immoral. We’re not tourists, we just want to go home. 😪 So discouraged.
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Jeanne F
This situation is the same for all who move away from where they are raised;not unique to Hawaii
Jeanne F
Rental cars are an expensive luxury-support The Kauai Bus-affordable transportation
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Thanks for the post. My hope is the Hawaii does a better job of welcoming tourism.
We have come to Hawaii annually for over 15 years (except last year). And yes, every government has had a hard time responding to the unexpected complications of the pandemic. Sseriously, we are in uncharted territory (unless you were around for the flu pandemic in 1919).
We are psyched to return to Hawaii in May. Frankly, we are happy to spend the extra to support the local economy. It is a choice—And we chose a place that has always brought us joy.
I feel the same way. We have been to the Big Island every year for many years but sadly next year with the hotel charging double what we paid in the past, we won’t be able to go next year. Its a nice hotel but!!
Heather,
Look into rates at Royal Sea Cliff Resort. I stay there and the rates have not doubled. They seem quite reasonable for an easy walk to town, on Alii Drive, 2 pools, hot tub, ocean, front desk and security.
We will be back just as soon as Covid is fully behind us by about a year. We usually come each year for 3 weeks. I’m glad that Hawaii did their best to keep those living there as protected as possible. Communication may have been a little unclear at times but not like anyone had experience with such a pandemic. Also we need rental homes and cars to come back close to 2019 levels.
We’ll be returning. Our current hesitancy is the pandemic, not Hawaii. Cannot wait to visit again.
Wow. Confusing on your message to tourists to Hawaii. Keep it simple, you got the shots fine, if not here’s the simple protocol to follow. Uploading this and that, we don’t do this flying within the U.S.
Glad I booked our condo and car rental back in March for our Winter 2022 BI trip. We plan on going again in Winter 2023 but will likely stay only 4-5 weeks versus three months in Winter 2022, partially due to cost.
Loved Hawaii and her culture in the past, but after the Covid blunder by the government in Hawaii, we decided to go to Florida instead and had a great time. No need for Covid tests, no vaccine requirement, and felt welcomed. Thanks for introducing us to the culture and beauty of the state of Florida. I doubt our family of six will ever be back to Hawaii, just doesn’t feel welcoming anymore, and too restrictive, going to be hard to forget how unwelcome Hawaii made all of us feel.
Florida is no substitute for Hawaii. A flatland swamp with mosquitos and large roaches (palmettos) is no ones idea of a vacation. I wish people would stop trying to compare Florida to Hawaii. But I guess to each his own.
…not to mention taking your un-vaccinated family (children!)into the viral soup which is FL. Their idea of herd immunity is “culling the herd”. 65,000 dead so far.
LA TIMES, (12 Nov):
“… And experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have set aside herd immunity as a national goal.” …
“Thinking that we’ll be able to achieve some kind of threshold where there’ll be no more transmission of infections may not be possible,” Jones acknowledged last week to members of a panel that advises the CDC on vaccines. …
“The result is that even if vaccination were universal, the coronavirus would probably continue to spread.”
Agree with your post, but as for the vaccine…according to my old Jewish grandfather. his advice for everything preventative… “couldn’t hurt”!
Or…it could 5, 10, 20 years from now, because there was Zero long-term testing.
I’ll stick with herd immunity, a more proven solution to beating viruses.
Wow! This site isn’t an airport, no need to announce your departure! The Hawaiian Islands, are approximately 2K from the Mainland. Many of their resources, especially in healthcare, are limited. Kudos to the government officials of Hawaii in an attempt to keep their residents safe. Hawaii is the crown jewel in our 50 states, no other state comes close.
Hawaii needs to elect better politicians.
Can’t go home again?
My husband is a “local boy” born and raised on Kauai. I grew up there. Our families are there. Because of circumstances (many keikis) no one has extra room for us to stay. We need thousands of dollars to go home, for a car and room. I understand the room fees and taxes have increased, but the price gouging for a rental car is just immoral. We’re not tourists, we just want to go home. 😪 So discouraged.
This situation is the same for all who move away from where they are raised;not unique to Hawaii
Rental cars are an expensive luxury-support The Kauai Bus-affordable transportation