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How is the United States getting ready to re-introduce travel as a new normal

Juergen Steinmetz
Is COVID 19 increasing where you are going, is COVID 19 increasing where you go? This is an important question for Hawaii. It takes one visitor from a region where COVID-19 is a serious problem to import this problem to the Aloha State. Looking at the document, it doesn't seem to be a new approach and shows how lost the industry and authorities really are. Should we keep Hawaii safe or... Read More
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Can small businesses in Hawaii really survive the Coronavirus?

Juergen Steinmetz
Hawaii is dependent on the travel and tourism industry. Currently, 92.3% of all small businesses  in the Aloha State are in danger of not surviving the coronavirus crisis. Unemployment in Hawaii jumped from almost nothing to the highest in the nation within 2 months. It's unclear how much more public assistance is available and for how long. ' The North Shore Chamber of Commerce just on Friday appealed to Governor Ige... Read More
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North Shore Chamber of Commerce wants to open Haleiwa for business

Juergen Steinmetz
The NorthShore Chamber of Commerce on Oahu has a message to Hawaii Governor Ige.  Chairman Howard Green, Chairman delivered a letter to Governor Ige today implementing not everyone in the State is created equal. Howard Green is also the Chairman of the Northshore marketplace. The Northshore's rural settings should allow for restaurants and tourism businesses to be allowed to open. The letter dated April 29 says: Dear Governor Ige, Mayor Caldwell... Read More
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How the City of Honolulu will open as of tomorrow?

Juergen Steinmetz
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced today that certain businesses will be allowed to open with limitations on O‘ahu according to his amended and restated Stay at Home/Work From Home Order, Emergency Order No. 2020-09. This Order is effective from 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 through 4:30 p.m. on May 18. The City and County of Honolulu will continue to work with the Governor along with other county mayors, on the... Read More
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ā Pāka ma ka Hale (Parks at Home) Online Classes offer wide variety of in-home activities

Juergen Steinmetz
O‘AHU – With Stay at Home orders extended and our in-person recreational classes remain suspended, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) welcomes you to enjoy our debut program, “Nā Pāka ma ka Hale (Parks at Home),” a new series of online classes taught by our very own talented DPR staff. “Nā Pāka ma ka Hale” will feature videos of DPR’s dedicated recreation staff giving step-by-step information on a wide... Read More

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