Hawaii’s over-tourism problem may get worse than ever. Here's why
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Haiku Stairs: 14 people arrested for illegal hiking in Hawaii
Hawaii's most controversial nature spot has once again become a center of concern, with 14 people recently arrested for accessing the Haiku Stairs on the island of Oahu according to officials ...
Hawaii overtourism: Residents beg tourists to stop visiting ...
He found that some of Hawaii's overtourism problems could be addressed in the price points US visitors are prepared to pay in order to enjoy their stay. Over three quarters of respondents stated ...
Hawaii's 'overtourism' becomes growing debate as West Maui reopens for
In 2022 alone, Hawaii saw nearly 10 million visitors, according to the state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Islands saw roughly 2. ...
Have visitors finally overstayed their welcome in Hawaii?
John Locher/AP. The consequences of Hawaii's drive for tourists. 1 of 11. CNN —. The world-famous Ha'ikū Stairs along Oahu's Ko'olau mountain range, known as the "Stairway to Heaven ...
Hawaii's overtourism may get worse than ever
As a busy summer travel season impends, Hawaii's legislators have allocated no funds for the state's 25-year-old tourism office in the proposed state tourism budget bill for fiscal year 2023 ...
'You're kind of raised to hate tourists': Maui fires fan tensions on
After wildfires devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US, officials warned visitors to stay away. But thousands remained and others ...
Hawaii's Overtourism Problem May Get Worse Than Ever
As a busy summer travel season impends, Hawaii's legislators have allocated no funds for the state's 25-year-old tourism office in the proposed state tourism budget bill for fiscal year 2023 ...
The Case for Caps: Overtourism in Hawaii
In Hawaii, a territory that receives an average of 195 percent more (or an average of 7.45 million more) tourists a year than Palau, a green fee would certainly bring in revenue -about $400 million based on 2019 numbers-but would not do much to address the sheer number of tourists the islands see every year. Ultimately, the problem lies in ...
Tourists Won't Stop Visiting Hawaii Haiku Stairs Despite Ban, Removal
When Hawaii officials announced the removal of the Haiku Stairs would begin in April, it set off another influx of visitors scrambling to visit them before they were gone for good. On April 23 ...
Tourists continue to visit Hawaii's Haiku Stairs even as it gets
It has not yet been decided where the stairs will go after being removed. One local tourist attraction, Kualoa Ranch, has expressed interest in buying and housing them. Once local authorities ...
'Let Maui heal': Grieving Hawaii residents want tourists to go home
August 17, 2023 at 1:37 p.m. EDT. While the Maui wildfires became the deadliest in the U.S. in a century, the 1,500-acre resort hub of Wailea was salvaging business as best as it could. South Maui ...
Hawaii Is a Paradise, but Whose?
Tourism is the biggest driver of Hawaii's economy, accounting for 21 percent of jobs. Nearly 10 million people visited the state in 2018 and in 2019, guest arrivals were expected to surpass that ...
On Maui, a desperate plea to tourists: Please return : NPR
The Hawaii Tourism Authority estimates that West Maui is losing more than a million dollars a day since Aug. 8. Statewide, the organization puts that figure at close to $9 million. Enlarge this image
'They have invaded': Hawaii's road to Hana wrecked by tourists
One microcosm of larger concerns about overtourism in Hawai'i is East Maui's famous Hana Highway, a winding road with waterfalls, 59 bridges, 620 curves and countless breathtaking viewpoints ...
Hawaii's residents are speaking out against tourists behaving badly
In 2019, the Hawaii Tourism Authority reported that it was "the largest single source of private capital for Hawaii's economy." The 10,424,995 visitors that came to the state that year spent ...
Hawaii Is Quickly Losing Popularity: Why Many ...
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) recently published an official report showing the results of a recent survey for visitor satisfaction in 2022, and the conclusions were controversial: travelers were extremely satisfied with their travel experience but didn't want to return soon, mainly due to high prices. Travel To Hawaii Is Changing
Hawaii-Tok Wants Tourists to Stay Home
Her house is still standing, she said, but it suffered extensive damage. The day after the fire, she went to Target to buy clothing for her family. "I was in line, just trying to get a Starbucks ...
Protesters Stage Fish-In on Popular Tourist Beach on Maui
Will McGough writes about travel destinations and outdoor adventures. Following. Nov 12, 2023, 04:23pm EST. Updated Nov 14, 2023, 12:38pm EST ... "Hawaii's statewide housing crisis was ...
Hawaii told tourists to stay away. Did they listen?
Late last month, Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) made a plea to tourists: Put travel plans on hold until at least the end of October. The highly contagious delta variant had increased the state's ...
Is Hawaiian travel ethical?
Maui travel and the ethics of tourism. Tourism in Hawaii is a double-edged sword, especially in the wake of the fires. Authorities have urged people to cancel their trips to Maui as the region ...
Tensions brew between locals and visitors as Hawaii reopens
The ensuing local controversy reflects a statewide wariness in Hawaii about the return of mass tourism and its negative impacts after a seven-month absence, even as many welcome the economic boost ...
Hawaii's Tourism Plans Marooned Again, Mired in Latest Controversy
Hawaii visitor marketing and communications are stuck again, while the controversy surrounding the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), is unabated. This comes as the contract for the next five years of marketing was abruptly pulled from the likely winner. The recently rescinded offer from the HTA was to the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau ...
Things You Should Never Buy in Hawaii, According to Local + Photos
As someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, I tell tourists to avoid spending money on beach toys, cocktails from a resort, and food from chains. ... Travel I was born and raised in Hawaii. Here ...
Some Hawaii locals want tourists to stay away for good. Do they ...
The task of rebuilding areas of Maui destroyed by the fire is expected to cost upward of $5 billion. Hawaii's Gov. Josh Green has said the state won't allow the disaster to result in a "land ...
What's in a Four Loko? A viral video about the adult beverage is
"pov: we just realized there's 300 calories in a four loko serving and almost 5 servings per can," reads an on-screen caption. The video shows two women with their mouths agape in shock.
TSA continues to expand digital ID program with 11 states now
The Transportation Security Administration continues to get more tech savvy.The agency announced last month that it was adding Hawaii as the 11th state from which it will accept digital ...
Oahu and Hawaii Island: Hilton Resorts
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What to know about Project 2025, as Harris hits Trump over the
Trump found himself again seeking to defend and distance himself from Project 2025, the controversial plan drafted by the Heritage Foundation to overhaul the U.S. government. For weeks, Trump has been dogged by his relationship to those who drafted the 900-page, pro-Trump plan that calls for mass deportations, eliminating the Department of ...
Rapper Ye is set to perform a controversial show in China this week
But the local government is desperate for new growth points as domestic travel plateaus, said Zhou. The tropical island of Hainan, dubbed the "Hawaii of China," has long been a top travel ...
Rahul Gandhi's remarks in US on Sikhs draw ire: How ...
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks during his first foreign visit after becoming the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha have created controversy back home. From Sikhs to reservations, here's what he said and how his statements came under fire ... Gandhi's remarks during his first foreign visit after becoming the Leader of the ...
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Hawaii's most controversial nature spot has once again become a center of concern, with 14 people recently arrested for accessing the Haiku Stairs on the island of Oahu according to officials ...
He found that some of Hawaii's overtourism problems could be addressed in the price points US visitors are prepared to pay in order to enjoy their stay. Over three quarters of respondents stated ...
In 2022 alone, Hawaii saw nearly 10 million visitors, according to the state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Islands saw roughly 2. ...
John Locher/AP. The consequences of Hawaii's drive for tourists. 1 of 11. CNN —. The world-famous Ha'ikū Stairs along Oahu's Ko'olau mountain range, known as the "Stairway to Heaven ...
As a busy summer travel season impends, Hawaii's legislators have allocated no funds for the state's 25-year-old tourism office in the proposed state tourism budget bill for fiscal year 2023 ...
After wildfires devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US, officials warned visitors to stay away. But thousands remained and others ...
As a busy summer travel season impends, Hawaii's legislators have allocated no funds for the state's 25-year-old tourism office in the proposed state tourism budget bill for fiscal year 2023 ...
In Hawaii, a territory that receives an average of 195 percent more (or an average of 7.45 million more) tourists a year than Palau, a green fee would certainly bring in revenue -about $400 million based on 2019 numbers-but would not do much to address the sheer number of tourists the islands see every year. Ultimately, the problem lies in ...
When Hawaii officials announced the removal of the Haiku Stairs would begin in April, it set off another influx of visitors scrambling to visit them before they were gone for good. On April 23 ...
It has not yet been decided where the stairs will go after being removed. One local tourist attraction, Kualoa Ranch, has expressed interest in buying and housing them. Once local authorities ...
August 17, 2023 at 1:37 p.m. EDT. While the Maui wildfires became the deadliest in the U.S. in a century, the 1,500-acre resort hub of Wailea was salvaging business as best as it could. South Maui ...
Tourism is the biggest driver of Hawaii's economy, accounting for 21 percent of jobs. Nearly 10 million people visited the state in 2018 and in 2019, guest arrivals were expected to surpass that ...
The Hawaii Tourism Authority estimates that West Maui is losing more than a million dollars a day since Aug. 8. Statewide, the organization puts that figure at close to $9 million. Enlarge this image
One microcosm of larger concerns about overtourism in Hawai'i is East Maui's famous Hana Highway, a winding road with waterfalls, 59 bridges, 620 curves and countless breathtaking viewpoints ...
In 2019, the Hawaii Tourism Authority reported that it was "the largest single source of private capital for Hawaii's economy." The 10,424,995 visitors that came to the state that year spent ...
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) recently published an official report showing the results of a recent survey for visitor satisfaction in 2022, and the conclusions were controversial: travelers were extremely satisfied with their travel experience but didn't want to return soon, mainly due to high prices. Travel To Hawaii Is Changing
Her house is still standing, she said, but it suffered extensive damage. The day after the fire, she went to Target to buy clothing for her family. "I was in line, just trying to get a Starbucks ...
Will McGough writes about travel destinations and outdoor adventures. Following. Nov 12, 2023, 04:23pm EST. Updated Nov 14, 2023, 12:38pm EST ... "Hawaii's statewide housing crisis was ...
Late last month, Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) made a plea to tourists: Put travel plans on hold until at least the end of October. The highly contagious delta variant had increased the state's ...
Maui travel and the ethics of tourism. Tourism in Hawaii is a double-edged sword, especially in the wake of the fires. Authorities have urged people to cancel their trips to Maui as the region ...
The ensuing local controversy reflects a statewide wariness in Hawaii about the return of mass tourism and its negative impacts after a seven-month absence, even as many welcome the economic boost ...
Hawaii visitor marketing and communications are stuck again, while the controversy surrounding the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), is unabated. This comes as the contract for the next five years of marketing was abruptly pulled from the likely winner. The recently rescinded offer from the HTA was to the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau ...
As someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, I tell tourists to avoid spending money on beach toys, cocktails from a resort, and food from chains. ... Travel I was born and raised in Hawaii. Here ...
The task of rebuilding areas of Maui destroyed by the fire is expected to cost upward of $5 billion. Hawaii's Gov. Josh Green has said the state won't allow the disaster to result in a "land ...
"pov: we just realized there's 300 calories in a four loko serving and almost 5 servings per can," reads an on-screen caption. The video shows two women with their mouths agape in shock.
The Transportation Security Administration continues to get more tech savvy.The agency announced last month that it was adding Hawaii as the 11th state from which it will accept digital ...
Costco Travel offers everyday savings on top-quality, brand-name vacations, hotels, cruises, rental cars, ... Hawaii Island: Hilton Waikoloa Village® Limited-Time Package. Exclusive Costco Member Savings 50% off Recreation Rental Purchases Waived Resort Fee, Book by 9/13/24.
Trump found himself again seeking to defend and distance himself from Project 2025, the controversial plan drafted by the Heritage Foundation to overhaul the U.S. government. For weeks, Trump has been dogged by his relationship to those who drafted the 900-page, pro-Trump plan that calls for mass deportations, eliminating the Department of ...
But the local government is desperate for new growth points as domestic travel plateaus, said Zhou. The tropical island of Hainan, dubbed the "Hawaii of China," has long been a top travel ...
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks during his first foreign visit after becoming the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha have created controversy back home. From Sikhs to reservations, here's what he said and how his statements came under fire ... Gandhi's remarks during his first foreign visit after becoming the Leader of the ...