How to be a tourist in Hawaii ethically?

Here are a few to keep in mind:
  1. Drive ~with aloha~. ...
  2. Make time to “talk story” with locals. ...
  3. Refer with respect. ...
  4. Don't call the continental U.S. “the mainland” when people ask you where you're from. ...
  5. When someone gives you a lei, don't throw it in the trash after your trip. ...
  6. Stay on the path and follow the signs.




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You can also donate to organizations like the Hawaii Community Foundation, which is raising funds for recovery. During trips, you can also opt to support local businesses, clean up after yourself, and be mindful of the environment, per Insider.

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Here are a few.
  1. Get To Know the Native Hawaiian Culture. Cultural practitioner Greg Solatorio throw net fishing on Moloka?i. ...
  2. Respect the Lei. Lei is sacred in Hawai?i. ...
  3. Use Hawaiian Place Names. ...
  4. Don't Stack Rocks. ...
  5. Not Every Local Person is Hawaiian. ...
  6. Volunteer or Give Back. ...
  7. Buy and Eat Local. ...
  8. Make as Little Impact as Possible.


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It is important to note that these concerns are not universal, & some Native Hawaiians welcome tourists who show respect for the culture and environment of the islands. Although due to the behavior of the majority of tourists, it's fair to say that most indigenous people of Hawai'i do not welcome tourists.

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Tourism comprises 21% of the state's economy, with many of Hawaii's largest industries revolving around the constant flow of tourists.

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Maui residents have remained consistent that visitors should avoid all of West Maui, which continues to be a hub for displaced families. Hotels there are housing more than 5,000 people who are not tourists, including families who lost homes, government relief officials, aid organizations and cleanup crews.

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One last note about respect; and please, we cannot emphasize this enough: Unless you are Hawaiian or are very intimately familiar with the culture, do not throw or attend a party deemed a “luau.” Culture is an identity- not a party theme.

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Fortunately, say Helms and other experts, there are plenty of ways to get that training and experience on your own:
  • Learn about yourself. ...
  • Learn about different cultures. ...
  • Interact with diverse groups. ...
  • Attend diversity-focused conferences. ...
  • Lobby your department.


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RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED ITEMS:
  • Pineapple and bromeliad plants and fruits.
  • Passion fruit plants and seeds.
  • Cruciferous root vegetables (radish, turnip, daikon, horseradish, rutabaga)
  • Corn on the cob.
  • Citrus and pulpy fruits from Florida & Puerto Rico.
  • Taro and dasheen.
  • Coconuts.


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What is a Good Response to Mahalo? Expressing gratitude is an important value in Polynesian cultures, but so is humility. A common response to mahalo is a'ole pilikia, which means “no problem”.

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  • Don't remove sand from the beach. A small container of sand sounds like a cool souvenir, especially if taken from a black- or red-sand beach, but doing so is considered bad luck. ...
  • Don't take any lava rocks from Volcanoes National Park. ...
  • Don't take any pork over the Pali. ...
  • Don't bring bananas on a boat.


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Be respectful of sacred sites. There are many sacred sites on Maui, such as the Haleakala crater and the Iao Needle. When you're visiting these places, make sure to be respectful of the Hawaiian culture and traditions. For example, don't leave anything behind at the crater or take any rocks from the Iao Needle.

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