§226‑8  Objective and policies for theeconomy--visitor industry.  (a)  Planning for the State's economy withregard to the visitor industry shall be directed towards the achievement of theobjective of a visitor industry that constitutes a major component of steadygrowth for Hawaii's economy.

(b)  To achieve the visitor industry objective,it shall be the policy of this State to:

(1)  Support and assist in the promotion of Hawaii'svisitor attractions and facilities.

(2)  Ensure that visitor industry activities are inkeeping with the social, economic, and physical needs and aspirations ofHawaii's people.

(3)  Improve the quality of existing visitordestination areas by utilizing Hawaii's strengths in science and technology.

(4)  Encourage cooperation and coordination betweenthe government and private sectors in developing and maintaining well-designed,adequately serviced visitor industry and related developments which aresensitive to neighboring communities and activities.

(5)  Develop the industry in a manner that willcontinue to provide new job opportunities and steady employment for Hawaii'speople.

(6)  Provide opportunities for Hawaii's people toobtain job training and education that will allow for upward mobility withinthe visitor industry.

(7)  Foster a recognition of the contribution of thevisitor industry to Hawaii's economy and the need to perpetuate the alohaspirit.

(8)  Foster an understanding by visitors of the alohaspirit and of the unique and sensitive character of Hawaii's cultures andvalues. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §7; am L 1988, c 70, §5; amL 2009, c 167, §4]

 

Cross References

 

  Hawaii tourismauthority, see chapter 201B.

  Office of tourism,see chapter 201, part VII.

  Tourism development,see chapter 203.