Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.
Impact
This resolution highlights the dual nature of geotagging: while it can enhance marketing efforts and provide beneficial data, it is also linked to overtourism—a rising concern in Hawaii. The increase in visitors, driven by geotagging, often overwhelms local infrastructure and natural resources, leading to safety and environmental issues. The resolution seeks to quantify these impacts, thereby prompting necessary discussions and potential legislative action to mitigate any adverse effects.
Summary
HCR152, introduced in the Thirty-second Legislature of Hawaii, urges the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in consultation with the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, to conduct a comprehensive study on the social and safety impacts of geotagging. Geotagging, which involves appending geographic coordinates to media from mobile devices, offers insights into consumer activity and brand interactions. However, it also presents unintended consequences that could have lasting effects on both communities and the environment.
Contention
Key points of contention surrounding HCR152 involve balancing the promotional benefits of geotagging against its potential negative impacts. Proponents argue that a better understanding of geotagging's effects is crucial for managing tourism sustainably, particularly in environments already stressed by high visitor numbers. Critics may question the effectiveness of additional studies or the resources allocated toward them when immediate measures could be taken to address overtourism and its consequences.
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Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.
Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.
Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.
Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.
Urging The Department Of Taxation, In Consultation With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Tax Breaks To Individuals Who Sell Property To Native Hawaiians On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist.
Urging The Department Of Taxation, In Consultation With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Tax Breaks To Individuals Who Sell Property To Native Hawaiians On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist.
Urging The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Improve The State Of Hawaii's Open Data Portal By Increasing And Expanding The Data Sets Available On The Open Data Portal, Centralizing All Open Data Sets Of All State Departments Onto The Open Data Portal, And Continually Updating The Data Sets For Accuracy And Recency Of Publicly Accessible Data.
Urging The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Improve The State Of Hawaii's Open Data Portal By Increasing And Expanding The Data Sets Available On The Open Data Portal, Centralizing All Open Data Sets Of All State Departments Onto The Open Data Portal, And Continually Updating The Data Sets For Accuracy And Recency Of Publicly Accessible Data.