Debbie Misajon,The Coconut Traveler LLC

About The Coconut Traveler LLC

Whether traveling long distances or island to island, the coconut takes root where it lands and organically contributes to the scenery which was the inspiration for The Coconut Traveler.Our service is driven by purpose, we believe that your visit can contribute to our destination. From start to end, we’ll plan an authentic, local experience that will be more than transactional, it’ll be engaging. In fact, we’ll create a plan that will endear you to the community by supporting local organizations that are doing good in the Hawaiian Islands. We include a Responsible Tourism Fee and work with trusted, mission-aligned partners. Our goal is to develop transformational itineraries for both you and the people of Hawaii, engage the most dynamic local experts, and deliver a flawless experience

About Debbie

Debbie Misajon’s career spanned several continents at many of the world’s most luxurious properties, from AMAN to the Four Seasons. A global citizen with island roots, Filipino-German ancestry, and an international career, Debbie is most at home walking barefoot on Kailua beach at sunrise.

Debbie’s Capstone Project

Link: https://www.thecoconuttraveler.com/responsible-tourism

Description:

I haven't actually created the project, but my goal for 2021 was to charge every client a responsible tourism fee following the carbon offset model. TerraPass and TCT started at $11 per mT and it turned out to be low as has $15. I am researching other methodologies as I have only collected, or committed to paying for those who wouldn't, a total of under $10,000 this year. My team is charging it on itineraries and one-off.