Category: Hawaii Tourism News

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Hawaii Hotels Pulling in More Money than Last 2 Years

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“The peak summer season ended with August revenue and room rates remaining strong for Hawaii’s hotel industry statewide compared to August 2019,” said John De Fries, HTA president and CEO. “However, the rise in COVID-19 cases and subsequent hospitalizations caused by the Delta variant reminds us that we’re still in a fluid situation as we approach the seasonally slower fall period for travel.” - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More
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431 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 431 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 75,911. Of those total cases, 4,068 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 7,431. Total deaths to date are 714. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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8 Deaths and 569 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/18

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 569 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 75,006. Of those total cases, 4,001 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 7,982. Total deaths to date are 702. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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15 Deaths and 581 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/17

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 581 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 74,437. Of those total cases, 3,981 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 8,285. Total deaths to date are 694. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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New Hawaii Tourism Vision is Economic Suicide, but not pono to”talk stink”

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Forget the COVID-19 crisis, record COVID death and statistics in Hawaii. Forget tourism arrivals that peaked two weeks ago and is back on its knees now. The most important discussion for the Hawaii Tourism Authority is how to discourage travel and dream of a Hawaiian way of life that has not been sustainable for decades. Is there a death wish for tourism in the Aloha State? - eTurboNews | Trends |... Read More
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New Hawaii Tourism Vision is Economic Suicide, but not pono to”talk stink”

HawaiiNewsOnline
Forget the COVID-19 crisis, record COVID death and statistics in Hawaii. Forget tourism arrivals that peaked two weeks ago and is back on its knees now. The most important discussion for the Hawaii Tourism Authority is how to discourage travel and dream of a Hawaiian way of life that has not been sustainable for decades. Is there a death wish for tourism in the Aloha State? - eTurboNews | Trends |... Read More
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8 Deaths and 588 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/16

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 588 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 73,856. Of those total cases, 3,980 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 8,533. Total deaths to date are 679. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism Authority Announces Resumption of Kukulu Ola and Aloha Aina Programs

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has announced that it is resuming its Kukulu Ola and Aloha Aina programs, and seeking proposals from the community. HTA has issued two Request for Proposals (RFPs) to provide funding support to qualified nonprofit organizations and programs that will perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and preserve natural resources in 2022. The Kukulu Ola and Aloha Aina programs are a part of HTA’s commitment toward Malama Kuu Home... Read More
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11 Deaths and 493 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/15

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 493 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 73,268. Of those total cases, 3,945 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 8,967. Total deaths to date are 671. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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423 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/14

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 423 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 72,775. Of those total cases, 3,883 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 8,887. Total deaths to date are 660. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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461 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/13

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 461 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 72,352. Of those total cases, 3,862 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,051. Total deaths to date are 660. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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Tragic 12 Deaths and 836 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/11

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 836 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 71,156. Of those total cases, 3,822 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 10,218. Total deaths to date are 653. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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8 Deaths and 747 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/10

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 747 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 70,320. Of those total cases, 3,805 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 10,377. Total deaths to date are 641. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More