THE BEACH SERVICE STORY

WAIKIKI BEACH SERVICE FROM PAST TO PRESENT

By George Downing

         Waikiki Beach Services originated in the late 1800’s. It’s enlightening to note that they came into existence because of visitor demand for them! It is safe to say that the Manager of the Moana Hotel was not concerned with “creating an Authentic Hawaii Experience and unique sense of place” or providing “innovative outdoor activities”, or even creating an “eco-tourism” experience! No! Visitors arrived at a pristine Waikiki Beach and looked at the locals surfing and canoeing and said – “Hey that looks like fun – we want to try that. We spent a lot of time and money to get here and that looks like something we ought to do while we’re here – can’t do that anywhere else!” And so Waikiki Beach Services were born… Continue reading →

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