Goals and strategies for expansion are as follows.
Objective 1: Provide a more upscale service and facilities
At this phase of our development, and with the goal of developing Kaho'olawe, we want to improve the outlook of tourism on the island to make it more valuable for the upscale market. The current development is not suitable for the luxury or more discerning traveler. Therefore, future plans will encourage upscale and niche luxury travel. The expansion will further improve local infrastructure by financially benefitting the local community.
Strategy 1: Build cabins
Cabins will be built using local materials, when possible, to create architectural works of art that are also sustainable. The aesthetic of the resort will be in keeping with the natural surroundings. Low-rise buildings that do not interfere with or detract from the natural beauty of the area will encourage visitors from returning to the resort again and again.
Strategy 2: Build fine dining restaurants
The architecture and engineering of communal facilities like the restaurants will also be sustainable, using local materials. Food served in the restaurants will be locally sourced and organic, focused on fresh Hawaiian delicacies.
Strategy 3: Local product stores
Tourists who want to purchase souvenirs should not be conscripted to buying cheap trinkets made in sweatshops. Instead, we will be committed to a 100% Made in Hawaii policy, with as much emphasis given to local artisans.
Objective 2: Additional Services
Strategy 1: Healing outdoor spa
One primary goal is to develop an ecological spa and healing center. The spa and healing center can utilize local plants and be based on traditional Hawaiian healing practices. Both adults and children can enjoy spa treatments.
Strategy 2: Meditation center
Both adults and children can enjoy guided meditations in formal class settings, or alternatively, personal time spent alone in the meditation center. The meditation center will be designed with the same aesthetic and building principles used for the...
While adults are enjoying their activities at the healing outdoor spa or meditation center, children can
play amongst themselves at the supervised kids playground center. With focused daycare,
parents can
trust that their children are safe. The formula conveys a concept of community that can be carried through to other areas of Kaho'olawe life.
Strategy 4: Horse ranch and family activities
Since we will be targeting family vacationers, we will offer a wide variety of activities that can be done together. For example, families would be able to visit the ranch and go horseback riding. Other activities that will be of interest to families include kayaking adventures, snorkeling, cooking classes, dance classes, ukulele classes, bonfires, stargazing, and traditional storytelling.
Strategy 5: Outdoor activity store
Surfing and other
water sports, hiking, camping, and all other activities will be promoted in an activity store. In addition to selling ethical products, the store will host a variety of highly trained staff and professions to suit the needs of even the most adventurous traveler. Thus, visitors can enjoy the aquatic and terrestrial life of Kaho'olawe in a sustainable manner.
References
Commission on Water Resource Management (1997). Hawaii water plan. Retrieved online: http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/cwrm/planning_awudp.htm
Lim, R.C. (2006). Overview.
Business, Economic, Development and Tourism. Retrieved online: http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/info/visitor-stats/sustainable-tourism-project/overview
Redfeather, N. & Bondera, M. (n.d.). Sustainable
agriculture. Retrieved online: http://hawaiiseed.org/local-issues/sustainable-agriculture/
"Sustainability." University of Hawaii: Hawaiian EDventure. Retrieved online: http://www.hawaiianedventure.com/about-us/sustainability
"Xeriscape," (2012). Eartheasy. Retrieved online: http://eartheasy.com/grow_xeriscape.htm
