About
Pledge to Our Keiki is an invitation for visitors to give back during their stay. Our Pledge Partnership Program is a way for local businesses and organizations to play an active role in improving visitor stewardship in Hawaiʻi. As part of the program, businesses will work closely with our team to incorporate impactful changes to encourage responsible visitor behavior based on their industry and current tourism challenges. This will help us pave the way for sustainable and regenerative tourism throughout our island chain. Together, we can build a more respectful and responsible visitor sector that gives back.
Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaiʻi
Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii’s (STAH) mission is to protect Hawaii’s unique, natural environment and host culture through the promotion of responsible travel and education programs relating to sustainable tourism for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Here are a few recommendations from our team:
- Sign the Pledge to Our Keiki before arriving to commit to a responsible visit.
- Support Native Hawaiian owned businesses throughout the islands. Find one near you!
- Prioritize fun activities that give back! Find one at Travel2Change or Malama Hawaiʻi
- Always follow wildlife distance guidelines to make sure you donʻt disturb or harm any species like sea turtles, Hawaiian monk seals, or seabirds.
- Never litter or leave rubbish behind, this can become hazardous ocean pollution.
- Use mineral sunscreen to protect Hawaiʻi’s coral reefs.
- Respect Hawaiian culture by educating yourself at places like the Bishop Museum or the Polynesian Cultural Center
- Sign an island-specific pledge based on your destination! Pono Pledge Malama Maui Aloha Pledge