Letter: Mainland aware of isle antitourism sentiment

Oct 05, 2024

I recently moved to Las Vegas from Maui. As I establish new local relationships, I often hear the kindhearted words, “Welcome to Las Vegas.” Imagine my shock when I told my hairstylist that I had just moved from Maui, and she said, “Doesn’t Hawaii hate tourists?” I was stunned that Hawaii’s mixed messaging and declining aloha spirit had reached a mainland barber chair.