Ep 10: FEAST Dialogue – Agritourism & Destination Branding: Experience, Stewardship & Cultural Identity

In this episode of FEAST: Dish & Dialogue, Hawai‘i leaders come together to explore how agritourism and regenerative hospitality are shaping the future of destination management across the islands.Moderated by Senator Donovan Dela Cruz, the conversation features Kea Keolanui (O.K. Farms & Hawaii Eco Experiences), Jennifer Luck (Common Ground Kaua'i), Kau‘i Kanaka‘ole (Ala Kukui Hāna Retreat), and Micah Kāne (Parker Ranch). Together, they share how their work across agriculture, culture, land stewardship, and community development is redefining what it means to build a destination rooted in place. From regenerative farming and cultural practice to education and visitor engagement, the discussion highlights how meaningful experiences are created when land, people, and story are deeply connected.Recorded live at the FEAST Summit during the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, this episode explores how Hawai‘i can lead with a more thoughtful, place-based approach to tourism—where stewardship, culture, and community are at the center of the visitor experience.