HILO, Hawaii — The Big Island visitors bureau and Hawaii County have launched a campaign that aims to create a more conscientious tourism industry on the Big Island. The Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau Executive Director Ross Birch and county Managing Director Will Okabe presented the new “Pono Pledge” at a Thursday event, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported . ADVERTISEMENTThe campaign will remind tourists to treat the island and its people with respect. Visitors are invited to sign the pledge online and share it via social media, further spreading awareness. “An example I’ll use is Waipio Valley,” Birch said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 22, 2018 23:37 UTC