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Future world tourism shapes Generation C and it’s Hawaii based

Juergen Steinmetz
The Haleiwa based International Coalition of Tourism Partner is a co-founder of #rebuildingtravel  ( www.rebuilding.travel  a global initiative identifying Generation C as the new generation of population emerging as tourists after COVID-19 Jamaica's Minister of Tourism Ed Bartlett explained to leaders at the Caribbean Tourism Organization how this Generation C is emerging. In Hawaii Peter Trunk of Palm Cottage  and Frank Haas of Marketing Management and a former Executive at the... Read More
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COVID-19 in Hawaii: Official daily update April 26

Juergen Steinmetz
Two New Cases of COVID-19 Reported One (1) O‘ahu resident and one (1) Hawai‘i island resident diagnosed with coronavirus brings the state to total of 606 since Feb. 28, 2020. Both new cases are minors below the age of 18. Risk factors to-date include, 317 travel-associated cases, 224 community-spread cases, and 65 unknown. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, April 26, 2020 Island of Diagnosis New Cases Reported since 2/28/2020... Read More
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Ige dictates Crisis Response and 4 Mayors are not happy

Juergen Steinmetz
Hawaii Governor Ige wants to take charge of his State ordering the 4 mayors of the 4 counties in the State (Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii) to seek approval before making any decisions and announcements in regards to the COVID-19 emergency. Kirk Caldwell, the outspoken mayor of the county of Honolulu is not too happy to be shut up and issued the following statement: “We agree with many of the actions taken... Read More
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Coronavirus in Hawaii: Official daily update 25 April 2020

Juergen Steinmetz
Governor’s Office: 6th Supplementary Proclamation Continues Stay-at-Homes Rules Until End of May In announcing his 6th Supplementary Proclamation this afternoon, Governor David Ige paid testament to everyone’s efforts in keeping the number of new cases of COVID-19 low this week, while recognizing that, “every loss is a sad moment for our community.” The deaths of two O‘ahu residents reported yesterday, along with 12 others previously, demonstrate the need for continued commitment... Read More
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Hawaii Passenger Arrivals By Air

Juergen Steinmetz
HONOLULU – Yesterday, 467 people arrived in Hawaii including 118 visitors and 155 residents. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1st to include interisland travelers. This table shows the number of people who arrived... Read More
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Building Industry Association of Hawaii Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Juergen Steinmetz
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Leorna as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Leorna brings to the position a wealth of knowledge and an array of experiences in the building industry. She will join BIA-Hawaii on April 27, 2020. Leorna has an extensive history of organizational and operations management experience. As the Executive Officer for the Interior Alaska Building Association, the... Read More
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Oahu parks to reopen Saturday for exercise activities

Juergen Steinmetz
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced today that City parks will be reopening for designated exercise activities beginning Saturday, April 25. These designated exercise activities only include: walking, jogging, running, and bicycle riding. The public may still traverse City parks to access the ocean, an open bathroom facility, or a designated Community Garden plot. In addition, City park parking lots will reopen on that same date to accommodate park users engaging in... Read More
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Hawaii leading on COVID-19: Stay home order until May 31

Juergen Steinmetz
Honolulu Mayor Caldwell said Hawaii should be proud of its achievement leading the United States in the fight against Coronavirus.  Mayor Caldwell said: Hawaii can be compared to Taiwan, which is very successful in beating the virus. He also said it would be difficult to go back on a stay at home with all the data. Scientific data is needed and top important. In order to get this data, testing is... Read More
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State of Hawaii Sunday on COVID-19: Visitors died

Juergen Steinmetz
Tenth COVID-19 Death Reported The State extends its condolences to the family and friends of the adult male visitor who is the 10th death in Hawai‘i associated with COVID-19. The individual was an adult male from Washington state in the 40-59-year age group who had no previous medical conditions and a history of travel. He had been hospitalized for an extended period in serious condition at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Six... Read More
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Hawaii Passenger Arrivals By Air

Juergen Steinmetz
Yesterday, 454 people arrived in Hawaii including 109 visitors and 157 residents. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1st to include interisland travelers. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from... Read More
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Hawaiian Airlines brings 2 million needed face-masks from China to the Aloha State

Juergen Steinmetz
Hawaiian Airlines, in partnership with the grassroots community group Every1ne Hawai‘i, today chartered a cargo flight to bring 2 million face masks to Hawai‘i from China. After a company-wide effort over several days to coordinate flight logistics and international approvals for the humanitarian mission, four Hawaiian pilots, two mechanics and two airport operations employees departed Honolulu (HNL) just before 1 p.m. HST today aboard an Airbus A330 aircraft headed to Incheon... Read More
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21 News Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Hawaii: Update by Hawaii COVID-19 Joint Information Center

Juergen Steinmetz
21 new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported by DOH Saturday. Most of those cases were from Hawai‘i County - where there was a cluster of COVID-19 cases among the McDonald’s restaurants in Kailua-Kona (see update below). There are also new cases on O‘ahu and Maui.  LABORATORY* TESTING DATA Total Number of Individuals Tested by Clinical and State Laboratories Positive Negative 23,215 572 22,609 *Electronic Laboratory Reporting 34 test results were... Read More

Hawaii Passenger Arrivals By Air

Juergen Steinmetz
Yesterday, 486 people arrived in Hawaii including 98 visitors and 184 residents. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1st to include interisland travelers. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from... Read More
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McDonald’s COVID-19 Cluster Investigation in Kona

Juergen Steinmetz
A cluster of COVID-19 cases involving 7 lab-confirmed employees at McDonald’s locations at both Kona Commons and Walmart in Kailua-Kona has been recently identified and that number may change as the investigation into the primary case and their contacts continues by DOH. Once confirmed the establishment closed its operations at both locations and is currently performing enhanced cleaning. All employees who have tested positive are in isolation and potentially exposed employees... Read More
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Mandatory to wear a mask on Oahu as of Monday: Some exceptions

Juergen Steinmetz
Today Mayor Caldwell in Honolulu issued an order for anyone interacting with the public and at places doing essential business a mask is required. It will be a misdemeanor not to wear a mask. The order will take effect Monday. It includes riding the bus, in a taxi, rideshare. It's important to still stay 6 feet away.  It's required in stores and any place where some interaction with the public. Exceptions are... Read More