Category: Hawaii Tourism News

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5 Deaths and 156 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/15

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 156 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 82,110. Of those total cases, 4,569 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,337. Total deaths to date are 862. 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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6 Deaths and 164 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/14

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 164 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 81,954. Of those total cases, 4,552 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,543. Total deaths to date are 857. 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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6 Deaths and 127 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/13

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 127 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 81,790. Of those total cases, 4,536 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,716. Total deaths to date are 851. 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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49 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/12

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 49 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 81,663. Of those total cases, 4,518 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,834. Total deaths to date are 845. 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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Final Hawaii Earthquake Transportation Update

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) reported the following as a final update on its Hawaiʻi Island facilities following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake off the Kau Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii. AIRPORTS Runways and taxiways at all Hawaiʻi Island airports (KOA, MUE, UPP, and ITO) have been inspected. No damage noted and all flights are operating as scheduled. HARBORS No damage to commercial harbors in Hilo and Kawaihae. HIGHWAYS... Read More
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4 Deaths and 113 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/11

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 113 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 81,614. Of those total cases, 4,510 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 3,012. Total deaths to date are 845. 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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Honolulu allows managed events with enhanced safety measures

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is pleased to announce the City and County of Honolulu is once again allowing managed events to proceed this month, with enhanced safety measures to protect attendees and prevent the spread of COVID-19. “We sincerely thank everyone who has received their vaccination and helped stop the surging COVID-19 numbers, reducing the pressure on our hospitals and healthcare workers,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “Because of the stellar combined... Read More
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4 Deaths and 196 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/9

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 196 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 81,283. Of those total cases, 4,487 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 3,331. Total deaths to date are 837. 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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7 Deaths and 201 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/8

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 201 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 81,087. Of those total cases, 4,477 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 3,544. Total deaths to date are 833. 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 304 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/7

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 304 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 80,886. Of those total cases, 4,444 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 3,744. Total deaths to date are 826. 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 Issues New Request for Proposals for Destination Brand Marketing and Management Services for USA Market

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency and destination management organization, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Hawaii tourism destination brand marketing and management services for the United States Major Market Area, the islands’ largest visitor source market. The RFP’s scope of services has been modified to include destination management services, in alignment with HTA’s new vision of Malama Kuu Home (caring for my beloved home) through... Read More