Location
Where is Waikiki located?
South shore of Oahu in Honolulu Hawaii
Which are the positivo and negative impacts?
Negative: Economic vulnerability and
Positive: supports jobs and services
Name a challenge of tourism for local people
Local communtities income depend on tourism / high numbers of tourists increase pollution / it is hard to keep traditions
Why are sunscreens damaging?
Because they contain chemicals that pollute the water
What did the Local Authorities propose?
More recycling and waste disposal bins along the beach.
Why is tourism so important for waikiki?
Because it atracts 5 millon visitors and accounts for 20% GDP of Hawaii.
Why is Waikiki’s culture appealing?
Because of the traditional cultural performances dicho as hula, ukelele music and festivals, the historical sites such as the Royal Hawaiian Hotel for tourists interested in Hawaii’s royal heritage.
Suggest a way in which hawaiians culture can be preserved
Short-term rental / educating tourists
How was the hawaian culture afected?
The culture has been changed to meet tourists expectations
Which is the item the waikiki Beach decide to banned from Hawaii?
Certain types of sunscreen.
Why Waikiki Beach attracts tourist?
White sand, clear waters and view of diamond head volcano
Name 3 activities you can do in Waikiki
Sightseeing cruise of dolphins, and turtles
Snorkeling with sea turtles
Seeing oahu passenger
Doors -off helicópters
Historical Hondolulu bike tour
Tailored luxury private island tour
What initiatives are being taken to protect de environment?
Sand replenishment and sunscreen bans
Name 3 problems caused by tourists
Overcrowding, beach erosion, pollution, cultural erosion, marine pollution, waste.
What is the Beach Restoration Programe?
Waikiki Beach has implemented sand replenishment projects, adding sand from offshore sources to combat erosion. In 2012, around 24,000 cubic meters of sand were transported from offshore to widen the beach. This approach helps maintain Waikiki’s appeal while preventing further erosion.