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Kīlauea Volcano on Hawai erupts, no danger for tourists 

Juergen Steinmetz
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has reported that Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island is currently experiencing a new eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu crater that began this morning, December 23, 2024. The eruption is currently confined to the crater area and does not pose an immediate threat to public safety. Therefore, travelers should not SOURCE: Kīlauea Volcano on Hawai erupts, no danger for tourists BY: eTurboNews | eTN   Read More
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Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Furthers Its Commitment To Destination Management

Juergen Steinmetz
 Building on the collaborative implementation of its community-based Destination Management Action Plans (DMAPs) since 2020, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is further emphasizing its commitment to balancing tourism’s economic benefits with its impacts. HTA today announced it has begun the process of developing the next iteration of six Destination Management Action Plans to set the strategic direction and management for tourism desired by residents of Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, O‘ahu, and Kaua‘i... Read More
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Waimea Plantation Cottages Resort on Kauai Celebrates 40 Years of Timeless Hawaiian Hospitality in 2024

Juergen Steinmetz
 Waimea Plantation Cottages, nestled on the shores of West Kauai, is excited to announce 2024 as our 40th Anniversary as a historic resort. With roots dating back to 1884, the property has welcomed guests with the charms of authentic Hawaii plantation homes since 1984. “As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Waimea Plantation Cottages Resort, we are pleased to share our Anniversary Celebration Sale with new and returning guests,” said Gregg Enright, general... Read More
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Hilo International Airport Advisory Issued

Juergen Steinmetz
The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued the following advisory on January 1, 10.00 pm Hawaii time. There have been issues with checkpoint screening machines at Hilo International Airport (ITO) throughout New Year's Day. A technician is onsite, but HDOT recommends getting to ITO a minimum of two hours before your flight departure. Tuesday, Jan. 2 is also expected to be especially busy. We will update you when the technician has completed... Read More
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HIS and Meet Hawaii want more Corporate Meetings in Hawaii

Juergen Steinmetz
 The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) and Meet Hawai‘i will engage in a yearlong strategic partnership with Japanese Tour Operator HIS Japan, . The target are corporate clients of HIS so they can consider Hawaiʻi as a destination for corporate meetings, conventions, and incentive travel Dubbed “HIS New Way of Incentive Travel,” Meet Hawai‘i’s partnership with HIS Japan marks an industry milestone. Meet Hawai‘i is the only Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)... Read More
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HVCB CEO John Monahan steps down: Hawaii Tourism Future Uncertain

Juergen Steinmetz
A legend, a pillow for tourism, and a top leader for Hawaii Tourism is resigning. December 31 will be the last day for John Monahan to serve as CEO of the agency in charge of marketing Hawaii, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) ohn has been leading HVCB through good and bad times and almost lost HVCB’s marketing contract to the  Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), an organization that was... Read More

Trump International Hotel Waikiki buyback of management deal

Juergen Steinmetz
After more than ten years of operation, Trump Hotels and Irongate, the owner of the front office system, announced today that they have reached an agreement for a sizeable purchase of both the resort management and permit contracts for the Trump International Hotel, Waikiki. This opulent hotel is located in a 38-story building and is part of the Waikiki Beach Walk advanced. Waikiki Beach and the Royal Hawaiian Center are both... Read More
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Paul Brown dead, age 74

Juergen Steinmetz
Paul Brown passed away today in San Francisco after fighting cancer. He was 74 and the owner of Paul Brown Salon in the trendy Honolulu Kakaako neighborhood. This was first reported by eTurboNews. For three decades, Paul Brown Hawaii pioneered botanical-drivened straightening systems and shine-enhancing formulas for hair while meeting the highest standards of the beauty industry. Founded in Hawaii in 1985, our haircare company was the first to address multi-culture... Read More
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Hawaii Department of Health issues disturbing press release

Juergen Steinmetz
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is urging everyone to please exercise caution and celebrate the holidays safely as COVID-19 is surging. The 797 new COVID-19 cases reported today represent the highest case count in more than three months. The 7-day new case average increased from 101 ten days ago to 297 today. The positivity rate jumped from 1.4% ten days ago to 4.2% today. “These numbers reflect a disturbing trend.... Read More
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DOH expands booster authorization to 16 and 17-year-olds

Juergen Steinmetz
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is adopting expanded guidelines from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 booster vaccinations. Hawai‘i residents ages 16 and 17 may receive a booster dose if it has been at least six months since the completion of the initial series of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.  DOH reminds all eligible residents they can receive a booster dose if it has been at least two months since their... Read More
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Oahu should expect heavy rain and floodings

Juergen Steinmetz
The National Weather Service informed the City and the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Sunday morning that flooding and severe weather from a Kona Low system could begin impacting O‘ahu this evening with effects continuing through Tuesday. There is potential for O‘ahu to experience a catastrophic rain event during this period with intense rain bands. Deep tropical moisture could produce widespread 10 to 15 inches of rain with isolated areas of... Read More
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Initial Results From Navy Water System Tests

Juergen Steinmetz
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) received results of two sets of samples collected from the Navy water system in the last 10 days. On November 24, prior to reports from the public of fuel-like odors in tap water, DOH collected two drinking water samples from the Red Hill water supply shaft. These samples were collected as a part of routine testing, one before water passed through the chlorination system and... Read More

OMG !!! 1,678 new COVID cases in Hawaii

Juergen Steinmetz
The following written statement by CDC is in response to inquiries about today’s reported 1,678 COVID-19 cases. COVID-19 case counts reported by the Department of Health come from more than 80 laboratories. The laboratories send their test results to a company that aggregates the information. The data is then sent to the Hawaii Health Information Exchange (HHIE). HHIE reports the data to the Department of Health for documentation, analysis, and public... Read More
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Hawaii DOH warning about the Pono Coalition for Informed Consent

Juergen Steinmetz
HONOLULU – Hawaiʻi Department of Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP released the following statement on the Pono Coalition for Informed Consent:  “This week, COVID-19 took the lives of 19 Hawaiʻi residents. Over 9,000 of our family, friends, and neighbors are sick with COVID. The tragedy of this spike in cases is that by and large, it’s preventable. We have vaccines that will save the lives of Hawaii residents. “We listen... Read More