“Welcome to Hawai‘i” Should Have Limits
Hawaii Business Magazine’s editor makes a case for luring more affluent travelers to the Islands – and discouraging the budget conscious from visiting.
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Hawaii Business Magazine’s editor makes a case for luring more affluent travelers to the Islands – and discouraging the budget conscious from visiting.
A program that limits access at Kaua‘i’s Hā‘ena State Park and raises local dollars is considered a model for places inundated by visitors.
Not all outside management companies are equal. Two industry experts explain how to find the right one.
But a local expert expects Japanese investors – and tourists – will eventually return because their passion for the Islands remains strong.
Kikubari means “to share one’s spirit,” and the model can be adapted to Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry, or any company.
51% of a product must be made here to earn that label, but officials may relax the rule to let more local businesses use the branding.
Tourists from Japan are coming back, with lots more expected this fall, and some will be looking to buy a piece of paradise
Cultural practitioners working in the tourism industry see their roles as integral to ensuring Hawaiian culture is perpetuated accurately and that visitors treat the Islands respectfully.
If you want the best for Hawaiʻi and its people, you should become a tourism elitist.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund provides community resilience with resources for disaster preparedness, response & recovery. Funds donated will be used to support communities directly affected by the Maui wildfires.