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Guam says no again to tourism after announcing opening

Juergen Steinmetz
While Hawaii is getting ready to completely open up foreign and domestic travel, the US territory Guam reversed the same plans and just released an urgent statement. Prioritizing the safety of island residents and travelers, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced that the reopening of travel on July 1, 2020, into Guam for the countries of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan has been postponed until further notice. “As a result... Read More
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Hawaii Travel Rules for Trans-Pacific Travel Beginning August 1

Juergen Steinmetz
Gov. David Ige announced today all travelers arriving in Hawai‘i  from out-of-state will be required to get a valid COVID-19 test prior to their arrival, and to show proof of a negative test result, to avoid the 14-day quarantine. The pre-travel testing program begins Aug. 1. Out-of-state travelers arriving in Hawai‘i must get a PCR test prior to arrival from any testing location approved by the Hawai‘i State Department of Health. Evidence... Read More
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Visitors will come to Hawaii again starting August 1

Juergen Steinmetz
No more travel bubbles with certain low rates as a corona destination is the plan now for Hawaii. Governor Ige announced today at a press conference at Honolulu International Airport that the State of Hawaii will be ready to welcome visitors from all regions back to the Aloha State as of August 1, 2020. Most Federal financial assistance is coming to an end on July 31, and there is no choice... Read More
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Long-term benefits of temporary quarantine and isolation cente

Juergen Steinmetz
In its first two months of operation, the state’s first temporary quarantine and isolation center at 524 Kaaahi Street in Iwilei has provided a place for more than 50 homeless individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms to safely isolate or be quarantined while they wait for their COVID-19 test results. As a result, the center has been able to free up hospital space to improve care capacity, save on medical costs, and... Read More
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Senator Schatz’ Secret on Reopening the Hawaii Visitors Industry

Juergen Steinmetz
US Senator Schatz confirmed today in a Facebook Q&A that Hawaii could learn from new record increases of the virus in warmer climate states. The Senator also confirmed Hawaii as an island is in a better position to protect itself from bringing the virus in, but at the same time, he made sure not to blame tourists for the slow but sudden increase in his home state. An island state like... Read More
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Eggs and Things means breakfast again in Honolulu

Juergen Steinmetz
Eggs 'n Things is a popular eatery for both locals and tourists, offers quality delicacies and dishes that they're proud to serve in the spirit of Aloha. When you think about Eggs and Things , and you're from Oahu or Guam, you think about a great breakfast. My favorite is the Ham and Egg Omelet with fresh Strawberry Pancakes. I won't mention whip cream. Restaurants on Oahu were allowed to open... Read More
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Black Lives Matter also in Hawaii: Demonstrations in Progress

Juergen Steinmetz
Today thousands are currently on the streets in downtown Honolulu making their walk to the Hawaii Capitol  Building. Black lives matter was the message and one guy was wearing a white T-Shirt saying: "Stolen from Africa." Social distancing was forgotten, people had fun in the sun, but the demonstration went peaceful. The results may be in two weeks down the road, but today was a fun day for many in Honolulu.... Read More
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Restaurants and Shops open in Waikiki Open: Not really !

Juergen Steinmetz
Effective today the city will allow restaurants and other foodservice businesses that abut city property to temporarily set up outdoor dining in an effort to assist eateries that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today marks ten weeks since the state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. Yesterday, 1,394 people arrived in Hawaii. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers... Read More

Gyms, Theaters, Museums Bars to open June 19 on Oahu

Juergen Steinmetz
Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that the City and County of Honolulu’s proposal to Governor David Ige have been approved to allow for the safe reopening of the following designated business and operations with limitations as outlined in the replacement Exhibit A of the Emergency Order No. 2020-15 (Amendment to Ho‘oulu i Honolulu 3.0), effective Friday, June 19: ·         Education and care facilities (private education, adult care, special needs care facilities),... Read More
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The Parking Lot Mafia reopens its towing terror in Waikiki

Juergen Steinmetz
With 1,500 people flying into Honolulu every day and tourists that claim to be friends of residents violating the curfew law, the parking lot by Honolulu Zoo on Kapahulu Avenue is not only popular when visiting the zoo as a resident, but also for friends from out of town when enjoying Waikiki Beach. Six months ago the parking rate went up 50% from $1 to $1.50 an hour. When entering the... Read More
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What to expect at Honolulu Zoo tomorrow?

Juergen Steinmetz
The Honolulu Zoo is a 42-acre zoo in Queen Kapiʻolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, US. It is the only zoo in the United States to be established by grants made by a sovereign monarch and is built on part of the 300-acre royal Queen Kapiʻolani Park. To protect animals from visitors and visitors from each other, the Zoo closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Starting tomorrow June 5, families... Read More
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Hawaii Economy: What is a Pessimistic Scenario?

Juergen Steinmetz
Tourism has a good side and a bad side, and there are two sides to every story. UHERO, The Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii just presented both sides (positive and pessimistic) on what the Hawaii economy should expect in the next two years. for our Hawaii tourism-dependent economy. Strict preventive measures appear to have halted the spread of the coronavirus in Hawaii, but they have also brought economic... Read More
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Hotel workers in Hawaii worried about safety

Juergen Steinmetz
Most hotels and resorts in Waikiki are closed. Tourism will be on hold at least for another month or more, but local hotel workers are concerned. Not only are they concerned, because many will lose their health insurance in September, but they are concerned about going back to work in the midst of this COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Cleaning rooms and working at the front desk will bring workers in this profession... Read More
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Oahu’s Proposed Timeline and rules for re-opening

Juergen Steinmetz
Honolulu’s mayor Kirk Caldwell unveiled a proposed timeline today for reopening a number of “medium-risk” businesses on Oahu, including salons, museums, and theaters. Under the plan: Personal services like barbershops, salons and tattoo shops would reopen by Friday. Outdoor venues, such as dog parks, would also be reopened to 10 or fewer people. The city has already announced that dine-in areas at restaurants will reopen on June 5. The mayor is... Read More
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A Haircut in Honolulu Followed by Dinner in Waikiki? Get Ready!

Juergen Steinmetz
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that a haircut in Honolulu may be possible again this Friday, restaurants may open June 5, and gyms and most other offices may follow June 19. Oahu will follow CDC guidelines as well as guidelines established by the National Restaurant Association. There will be a new normal. We are where we are because of the people. Citizens of Hawaii did everything they were asked to... Read More