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HI HCR221
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Chris Lee
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AI Summary
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Urges tourism and conservation communities to implement a statewide responsible tourism initiative aligned with the Aloha+ Challenge sustainability goals by 2030.
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Highlights that Hawaii receives nearly 10 million visitors annually who contribute approximately $17 billion to the state economy while spending only $9 per visitor on natural resource protection.
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Notes Hawaii spends only 1% of its state budget on natural resources, creating an estimated $360 million conservation budget deficit compared to other tourism destinations (Palau spends $92, Galapagos $370, Great Barrier Reef $188, New Zealand $137 per visitor).
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Acknowledges Hawaii residents are concerned about negative tourism impacts on the state and rank this as the highest priority for the future of tourism in Hawaii.
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Requires certified copies be transmitted to the Governor, Board of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Sierra Club of Hawaii, Nature Conservancy of Hawaii, and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii.
Legislative Description
Urging The Conservation And Tourism Communities To Collaboratively Implement A Statewide Responsible Tourism Initiative To Help Achieve The Aloha+ Challenge Sustainability Targets, Improve Visitor Experience, And Protect Our Natural And Cultural Heritage For Future Generations.
Tourism
Last Action
Referred to TIA, FIN, referral sheet 33
3/14/2019