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People relax under umbrellas at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki on April 30.
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Referring to the June 28 article, “Visitor industry downturn to extend well past spring”: Since the Hawaii Hotel Alliance is so worried about the loss of visitors to fill their hotels, why not offer kamaaina some awesome deals so we can have a staycation with our families? I’ve already checked out some prices in Waikiki that looked affordable until you factor in the resort fee, taxes and $50-70 per day for parking. How about eliminating the resort fee and give free parking to one car for us kamaaina?
I would love to treat my kids and grandchildren to a fun summer memory by renting two or three rooms for a few days. Isn’t filling rooms for half the price better than empty rooms? We’ve done plenty of staycations before the creation of resort fees and outrageous parking fees. Give us kamaaina families a summer break to remember.
Cherie Navarro
Palolo
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