This colonization and gentrification is not new. Over the past few years, several protests around sacred lands and monuments have made national news, but still I am bombarded with stories of vacations to new resorts, water parks, and attractions being built anywhere and everywhere. Several Hawaiian Culture activists are leading the charge on the “anti-tourist experience” including Kyle Kajihiro and Terry Keko’olani of DeTours, an educational group. They hope to expose visitors to Hawaii’s history without the luaus, tikis, and small umbrella drinks. They hope to bring awareness to the long-term harm caused by the colonization that took place even before the forced annexation in July 1898.
The AI Revolution Hits Museums: How Chatbots Are Transforming the Visitor Experience
The traditional museum audio tour experience is largely passive. Visitors follow a pre-set route, listening to facts and tidbits about exhibits. There is limited…