Maui, Hawaii’s second largest island, is currently overwhelmed with tourists. Local leaders are looking at tourism caps to deal with this problem.
Since the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the island has seen an influx of tourists. After the pandemic, more people are keen to travel than ever.
While tourists can be a boon to the economy of the places they visit, a large number of them may also create problems. Hawaiians are hoping to reduce the number of tourists by imposing a cap on tourism.
- Traffic congestion
- Water shortages
- Food prices and housing costs are rising.
Booking private rentals or Airbnbs can increase housing costs without the visitor’s knowledge. This is because it takes money away from hotels and reduces housing availability for locals.
Some Hawaiian Islands have already changed policies to combat excessive tourism.
The city council of the island passed a plan to limit how many tourists can visit. The proposal also includes a ban on short-term campervans.
Although the proposal is not yet law, it’s likely that some version will pass.
Hawaiian islands have altered their policies in response to excessive tourism. Reservations are now required for many attractions.
- Diamond State Monument
- Haleakala National Park
- Haena State Park
Hawaii’s Tourism Bureau has said that making reservations is improving the experience of visitors and relieving strain on local communities.
Honolulu City Council passed a law recently that prohibits travelers from renting residential neighborhoods for less than three months.
