? Catherine Mejia, Turo’s Senior Public Affairs Manager, and Leonani Puailihau, Turo’s Senior Community Relations Manager, join the show! We talk story about their pivotal roles in reshaping how travelers explore Hawaii with Turo. The conversation delves into the essence of Turo's peer-to-peer car sharing, its profound impact on local communities, especially following the Maui wildfires, and its deep-rooted commitment to fostering responsible tourism throughout the Hawaiian Islands.What we discuss with Catherine Mejia and Leonani Puailihau:Introduction to Turo and its role in HawaiiThe personal and impactful travel experiences Turo offersCatherine Mejia and Leonani Puailihau's insights on TuroHow Turo supports Hawaiian communities and promotes responsible tourismTuro's response to the Maui wildfires and community support initiativesThe benefits of choosing Turo for transportation needs in HawaiiEngaging in responsible tourism through TuroTuro's safety protocols and comprehensive insurance policiesThe importance of the aloha spirit in Hawaiian tourism and Turo's embodiment of itThe resources mentioned in this episode are:Turo's WebsiteTuro on FacebookTuro on InstagramTuro on XTuro on YouTube? Full show notes and resources can be found here: hawaiisbesttravel.com/turo-hawaii-transforming-travelSupport the showSelf-Guided Island ToursKauaiOahuMauiHawaii Island (Big Island)Support the Show Support the Podcast Buy me a coffee Travel with Aloha Pono Pledge Traveling to Hawaii Responsibly Connect Send us your Hawaii questions Instagram Facebook Travel Group Music, Ukulele and Chill, by Coby G (used with permission)Music, Aloha Friday, by Clay D (used with permission) ...