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Support for tourism falls near record low
A majority of residents now favor diversifying the economy as concerns about cultural disrespect, overcrowding and environmental damage deepen, the survey found.
Hawaii residents are growing less convinced that tourism’s benefits outweigh its costs, with support for the industry’s overall value falling near a record low as concerns mount over visitor disrespect for Hawaiian culture, natural resources and residents’ quality of life.