Countries Where Tourists Are No Longer Welcome

28. Hawai‘i (Maui and Big Island): From Aloha to Enough

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Lahaina and years of rising discontent, Hawai‘i is rethinking its relationship with tourism—particularly on Maui and the Big Island. Residents cite water shortages, displacement due to vacation rentals, and cultural commodification as mounting concerns. The state has introduced new tourist fees for conservation and may implement further restrictions on access to sacred sites. Community-led movements are asking visitors to reconsider their impact and approach with humility—or not at all. The message is clear: the spirit of aloha is not unconditional. It must be earned through respect, not assumed through arrival.