75 thoughts on “Hawaii Travel Brand Confidence Eroded Amidst Bungling”
Jody
Yup. The vibe is unwelcoming but the cost and uncertainty killed any desire to return .I will treasure our yearly treks forever but I’ll not return. So many other places to see!
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Kevin W
My wife and I have had the pleasure of coming to Hawaii numerous times, most recently last week. This trip had been rescheduled numerous times due to covid so our condo price was obtained about 2 years ago. After talking to others at our condo complex we found that they were paying over double the amount we had paid for our unit. If this continues we also will need to start looking elsewhere, just to expensive to make that trip with current rental prices in place.
Rod W
A good editorial today!
If a location like Hawaii is fortunate in its location and has helped create a demand for visitors, then treat visitors like welcome guests. We are not a bunch of open wallets. Many, probably most of us, come to Hawaii for vacation.
Build a tourism economy that embraces the tourists while meeting the actual needs of Hawaii. The decision for the people of Hawaii – do you want to thrive with tourists or die a slow death of neglect.
Lynn A
Mahalo for an honest assessment. My hope is that these negative impressions that tourists rightfully have will fade w/time and that we once again be a welcoming destination.
Curt
Our family has been to Hawaii for the past 7 years except last year as it was canceled. This year we are planning to go but, as I have been working through the requirements to go I’m seriously rethinking ever going to Hawaii again. Last time I checked they were part of the USA not some third world communist country. It’s easier to go to Mexico than Hawaii. If they don’t want visitor then I have plenty of options to go elsewhere and plan to.
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Richard C
Aloha BOH Bro’s
As I’ve stated for the past several months the era of budget condo travel to the islands is coming to a close.
It is by design and inevitable.
Like any good thing it all comes to an end just be thankful you got to experience it.
The new Hawaiian visitors are millennials, mostly professional women, with tons of disposable income. They don’t marry until their early 30’s, only have 1 or 2 kids and don’t mind asking mom & dad for their inheritance upfront.
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Bob D
I’m a FL “cracker” born and raised there. It got too crowded and too much humidity. I moved to Big Island and haven’t looked back since. It may seem like a third world country in some aspects but it’s great for retirement. Just don’t try to get a watch battery changed on the Big Island. bob d
Eric G.
We recently returned from our Covid “Postponed” trip to Maui that we scheduled over 18 months ago. I must honestly say we had a great trip and it beat our expectations. Though the islands have got a lot a negative press, we never felt like we were unwanted. The hotel was clean, staff were friendly and we enjoyed everything about our time there. Aloha is definitely still there!!
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Jen C
We have been to Maui 7 times – once a year for 1-2 weeks at a time. It’s my happy place, I love the island, the culture, the people and the usually warm welcome. It’s been worth the reset and price tag for my family every year. The last time we were there was 2019. I’ve been trying to get back since but everything has doubled if not tripled. And the taxes are crazy. If this is how they want to halt travel to the islands, it worked on us. I’m sad to say goodbye.
Heyward B
Hawaii is where Americans could remain in America and enjoy a wonderful tropical locale. But it just doesn’t feel that way anymore. A government that doesn’t want you, natives that don’t want you, high taxes, predatory prices, constrained healthcare, and third-world type entry requirements all add up to a decidedly “foreign” atmosphere.
Hawaiians should look beyond the shore and notice the birds of prey of other vacation locales circling to pick the bones of Hawaii’s tourism.
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Yup. The vibe is unwelcoming but the cost and uncertainty killed any desire to return .I will treasure our yearly treks forever but I’ll not return. So many other places to see!
My wife and I have had the pleasure of coming to Hawaii numerous times, most recently last week. This trip had been rescheduled numerous times due to covid so our condo price was obtained about 2 years ago. After talking to others at our condo complex we found that they were paying over double the amount we had paid for our unit. If this continues we also will need to start looking elsewhere, just to expensive to make that trip with current rental prices in place.
A good editorial today!
If a location like Hawaii is fortunate in its location and has helped create a demand for visitors, then treat visitors like welcome guests. We are not a bunch of open wallets. Many, probably most of us, come to Hawaii for vacation.
Build a tourism economy that embraces the tourists while meeting the actual needs of Hawaii. The decision for the people of Hawaii – do you want to thrive with tourists or die a slow death of neglect.
Mahalo for an honest assessment. My hope is that these negative impressions that tourists rightfully have will fade w/time and that we once again be a welcoming destination.
Our family has been to Hawaii for the past 7 years except last year as it was canceled. This year we are planning to go but, as I have been working through the requirements to go I’m seriously rethinking ever going to Hawaii again. Last time I checked they were part of the USA not some third world communist country. It’s easier to go to Mexico than Hawaii. If they don’t want visitor then I have plenty of options to go elsewhere and plan to.
Aloha BOH Bro’s
As I’ve stated for the past several months the era of budget condo travel to the islands is coming to a close.
It is by design and inevitable.
Like any good thing it all comes to an end just be thankful you got to experience it.
The new Hawaiian visitors are millennials, mostly professional women, with tons of disposable income. They don’t marry until their early 30’s, only have 1 or 2 kids and don’t mind asking mom & dad for their inheritance upfront.
I’m a FL “cracker” born and raised there. It got too crowded and too much humidity. I moved to Big Island and haven’t looked back since. It may seem like a third world country in some aspects but it’s great for retirement. Just don’t try to get a watch battery changed on the Big Island. bob d
We recently returned from our Covid “Postponed” trip to Maui that we scheduled over 18 months ago. I must honestly say we had a great trip and it beat our expectations. Though the islands have got a lot a negative press, we never felt like we were unwanted. The hotel was clean, staff were friendly and we enjoyed everything about our time there. Aloha is definitely still there!!
We have been to Maui 7 times – once a year for 1-2 weeks at a time. It’s my happy place, I love the island, the culture, the people and the usually warm welcome. It’s been worth the reset and price tag for my family every year. The last time we were there was 2019. I’ve been trying to get back since but everything has doubled if not tripled. And the taxes are crazy. If this is how they want to halt travel to the islands, it worked on us. I’m sad to say goodbye.
Hawaii is where Americans could remain in America and enjoy a wonderful tropical locale. But it just doesn’t feel that way anymore. A government that doesn’t want you, natives that don’t want you, high taxes, predatory prices, constrained healthcare, and third-world type entry requirements all add up to a decidedly “foreign” atmosphere.
Hawaiians should look beyond the shore and notice the birds of prey of other vacation locales circling to pick the bones of Hawaii’s tourism.