Small Ways to Support Hawai’i’s Ecosystem While Visiting

"The resort positions stewardship and Hawaiian culture at the center of its guest experience: general manager Joe Ibarra (a native Hawaiian) emphasizes the Ahupuaʻa principle that land and sea are interconnected and resources must be balanced and returned. Since launching its KISCA (Kahala’s Initiative for Sustainability, Culture & the Arts) program in 2018, the property has offered easy ways for visitors to give back—guests can opt into a $10 donation at check-in (about 75% participate), attend beachside Sunset Seminars about protecting the islands, and return leis to the poolside tree as a gesture of gratitude. The executive chef’s considered sourcing and partnerships with local nonprofits underpin efforts to protect Hawaiʻi’s ecosystems and culture so future generations can experience them." - Katie Chang