A Washington, D.C.–based group called Progress Action has poured thousands into ads warning Maui residents that Mayor Richard Bissen’s plan to phase out short-term rentals would be “a failure and a mistake.” The campaign has sparked heated debate over housing, transparency, and who truly benefits from Hawaiʻi’s tourism economy.
Luxury travel isn’t dying — it’s evolving.
Across Hawaii and beyond, travelers are choosing meaning over marble, experience over excess. The rise of “anti-luxury” shows a shift toward what truly matters: authentic stays, honest pricing, and real human connection.
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A Hawaii couple promised investors a fleet of luxury “submarines” with cruise line contracts and panoramic underwater views. In reality, there were no shipyards, no vessels, and nearly $29 million was lost before the fraud unraveled in federal court.
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