Hawaiian looking at Airbus 380's and direct flights to Europe. HI Tourism Authority investing in face recognition technology to boost tourism. 
But onKauai, every community from Kekaha to Haena has rejected unrestrained tourism growth in their vote for "Keep Kauai Rural" Ordinance 912 (overturned in the courts). 
The best opportunity to insure rural character and slower pace of life is with enforcement ordinances concurrent with approval of new 10 year General Plan. Ask County Council candidates if they support regulating the tourism industry.