The islands are seeing an increase in tourism, and they're struggling to keep up.
The increase in tourism has caused a water shortage in Maui. Due to the shortage, locals are being prohibited from doing things like washing their cars and watering their lawns. They are facing $500 fines for each violation. Locals needs are being sacrificed so that tourists can be more comfortable, and they are — understandably — getting fed up.
“Tourism is a servants’ prison that keeps local people in a permanent underclass, in our own home. It’s a system that literally only works when the people who play here are richer than us who live and work here,” Ing tweeted. And yet, it is only expected to worsen. As of July 8th, domestic tourists who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to quarantine or take a COVID-19 pre-flight test. There is still a restriction on unvaccinated tourists, who must quarantine or test negative 72 hours prior to flying.
Overcrowded beaches, restaurants and hot spots are making vacations less desirable for travelers, and less access to resources are making residents unhappy. The situation is certainly not desirable for anyone. There is not much that those living on the islands can do. It is their home, and they must make the best of it. It’s the travelers who can, and should, make a difference.If you are planning a trip to Hawaii, perhaps it would be a good idea to seek out an alternate destination instead.
As we know, we are still learning to navigate this post-COVID-19 world. And while cases are dropping, we are not out of the woods as things like the Delta variant are popping up. We need to be cautiously optimistic about getting back to normal. There are still plenty of dangers that exist, and being in overpopulated and overly crowded areas still isn’t a great idea. So perhaps we should put our big travel plans on hold for a while and stay a bit closer to home.
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