#over tourism

New law seeks to mitigate impacts of over tourism at state parks

Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed into law, Act 72 (HB1183), establishing a path toward mitigating overtourism impacts on state parks. The new law exempts nonprofit parking lot and concession operators from bidding requirements for operating at certain state parks.

HTA Publishes Community-Based Tourism Management Plan for Oʻahu

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has published the 2021-2024 Oʻahu Destination Management Action Plan or DMAP, a guide to rebuild, redefine and reset the direction of tourism on Oʻahu.

Ongoing Complaints Along Maui’s Scenic Hāna Highway Lead to 387 Parking Citations

The Maui Police Department issued 387 parking citations and 83 warnings to violators on Hāna Highway between Haʻikū and Hāna town over a three week period from June 1 and June 23.

More Enforcement Sought as Tourism Impacts Are Felt Along Hāna Highway

More enforcement is needed to deter illegal parking on the Hāna Highway, as rural residents deal with an influx of visitors and limited resources.

Maui Mayor Victorino Backs Recommendations to Deal with Tourism Impacts

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino endorsed recommendations from his fact-finding Tourism Group that call for ways to address the environmental and community impacts of the visitor industry.

How to Reduce the Negative Impacts of Tourism

How should the county/state/tourism industry reduce or limit the negative impacts of tourism while keeping the economic benefits?