United States Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), along with two other Senators, recently introduced Senate Bill 2395. Known as the “Explore America Act of 2018,” the bill would expand so-called “cultural heritage tourism” in the U.S. According to Schatz, this bill will be a big help for many people in Hawai‘i. “Every year, Hawai‘i sets new records for tourism growth in our … [Read more...] about The Problem With Cultural Heritage Tourism, and why the continued misuse of Hawaiian culture is wrong
NATIVE Act
MauiTime 2016 Year In Review
Even without the election of Republican Donald Trump to be President of the United States, this was a monstrous year. We’ve had to deal with job losses, outrageous giveaways to big business and just a general slide away from democratic protections and open government assurances. We like to think of Hawaii (and Maui especially) as existing outside the world’s troubles, but it’s … [Read more...] about MauiTime 2016 Year In Review
President Barack Obama signs NATIVE Act into law
In other news, today President Barack Obama signed the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act into law. The new law, as a press release from U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, D–Hawaii (who co-introduced the Act) put it, “will enhance and integrate native tourism, empower native communities, and expand unique cultural tourism opportunities in the United … [Read more...] about President Barack Obama signs NATIVE Act into law
The case against the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act
NOTE: The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act (click here to read the bill's text). It currently awaits President Barack Obama's signature. U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (the bill's sponsor) says the bill will "enhance and integrate native tourism, empower native communities, and expand unique … [Read more...] about The case against the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act