Visitor Uncertainty in Hawaii
Visitors to Hawaii, including Maui, are uncertain about traveling due to feeling unwelcome, anti-tourist sentiments, declining tourist numbers, and higher prices. The Hawaii Tourism Authority is working to promote a positive message and attract tourists back.
Key Points
- Mixed messaging about visiting Hawaii
- Efforts to manage tourism and promote regenerative tourism
- Decline in travel requests to Maui
- Efforts to attract tourists back through marketing campaigns
Pros
- Hawaii is open to visitors
- Efforts being made to attract tourists back
- Positive feedback from some visitors
Cons
- Feeling of being unwelcome
- Anti-tourist sentiments
- Declining tourist numbers
- Higher prices