06-10-2009, 02:04 PM
tourists?
How about "visitors"? The business is called hospitality.
Former Mayor Harry Kim said that if the island is a good place to live, then it will be a good place to visit. Some good logic there.
Puna is not for everybody -- as a place to live or to visit. That is OK.
Keep the visitors away? Sounds cute, but is not realistic.
Change who and what we are to attract any and every body willing to spend dollar$? Again, not reality.
We have a slow lifestyle, few amenities, not much in the way of ocean access, lots of green space, some potential for 'agri-tourism' and more potential for respectful eco-tourism. To the degree these realities bring visitors, that's what our competitive advantage is.
As an example, Kalani Retreat in Opihikao seems to have found a niche that works well.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
How about "visitors"? The business is called hospitality.
Former Mayor Harry Kim said that if the island is a good place to live, then it will be a good place to visit. Some good logic there.
Puna is not for everybody -- as a place to live or to visit. That is OK.
Keep the visitors away? Sounds cute, but is not realistic.
Change who and what we are to attract any and every body willing to spend dollar$? Again, not reality.
We have a slow lifestyle, few amenities, not much in the way of ocean access, lots of green space, some potential for 'agri-tourism' and more potential for respectful eco-tourism. To the degree these realities bring visitors, that's what our competitive advantage is.
As an example, Kalani Retreat in Opihikao seems to have found a niche that works well.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park