In a bid to boost Hawaii's economy outside of traditional tourism, a new program, entitled Movers and Shakas, is inviting 50 people to work remotely from the islands—with round-trip flights included. The program, which is open to U.S. citizens only, requires individuals to be already employed and working remotely, with freelancers also eligible to apply.
Perks include generous discounts on accommodation (which must be arranged by the visitor at one of Hawaii’s participating hotels, resorts, or vacation rentals) as well as restaurants, co-working spaces, and entertainment venues. Families of winning applicants are also welcome to accompany them, at their own expense, and each applicant will be required to stay in Hawaii for a minimum of one month, though preferably the stint lasts six months or more.
In exchange for the opportunity to live, work, and play on some of the world’s most beautiful islands, participants are required to contribute their time to local nonprofits for several hours each week. Depending on their skillset, this might include tutoring for Hawaii Literacy, an organization aimed at teaching local children and adults essential reading and writing skills, or volunteering with Kupu, a youth program focused on environmental stewardship. Additionally, participants will be asked to sign a pledge, created by local students, inspired by the Hawaiian value of mālama.
"Mālama is a way of life, and embodies caring for our environment, culture, and each other," explains Jason Higa, CEO of FCH Enterprises, parent company of Hawaiian comfort food chain Zippy's and one of the driving forces behind Movers and Shakas. "We will be very intentional about who we select, and the participants selected for this program will already exemplify the principles of mālama in their lives. We ask those who are chosen to give back, and to take care of the local community during their stay.”
A commitment to care and respect from visitors is especially vital now, given the controversy surrounding tourism’s return to the islands. Since October 15, travelers to Hawaii have been permitted to skip the mandatory 14-day quarantine if they are able to provide a negative COVID-19 test prior to arrival, attracting more than 100,000 travelers from the mainland and counting. Since then, reports of unmasked tourists crowding the trail to Koko Head and gathering on Waikiki Beach—despite a statewide mask mandate—have circulated on local news outlets, rightfully sparking concern amongst locals.
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