Category: Hawaii Tourism News

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Hawaii Dept. of Health Alerts Public to Omicron Exposure

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Attendees of a New York Anime Convention & Attendees of Christ Embassy Hawai‘i Events are being urged to get tested for COVID-19, as the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reports two additional confirmed Omicron variant COVID-19 cases and several possible points of exposure in Hawai‘i. “It is imperative that all Hawai‘i residents work together to limit the spread of the Omicron variant,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble. “These additional cases... Read More
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Maui Road Closed Due to Storm

Linda Hohnholz - editor
KEKAULIKE AVENUE IN KULA REMAINS CLOSED One lane anticipated to open to local traffic Monday evening The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces that Kekaulike Avenue between mile marker 8 (vicinity of Maui Wedding Flowers) and Alae Road will remain closed until further notice. The road was closed due to fallen trees and a landslide at approximately 7 a.m., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. HDOT anticipates reopening a single lane to local... Read More
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90 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/6

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 90 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,385. Of those total cases, 5,083 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,246. Total deaths to date are 1,033. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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4 Deaths and 124 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/4

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 124 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,147. Of those total cases, 5,063 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,215. Total deaths to date are 1,032. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More

Omicron Moving Through Community Says Hawaii Dept. of Health

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) is performing whole genome sequencing on three COVID-19 specimens with molecular clues indicating they may be the Omicron variant. “We remind everyone that wearing masks, avoiding large gatherings and getting vaccinated will keep them safe,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP. “We can’t yet say these specimens are Omicron cases, but we believe Omicron is already moving through the community. Our... Read More
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Heavy rainfall on the way for drought-stricken Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A weathermaker known as a Kona low will allow torrential downpours to target the islands and raise the risk of flash flooding. The same storm system could even allow some snow to fall in the highest elevations. AccuWeather Global Weather Center – December 3, 2021 – A potent storm with heavy rainfall will take aim at the drought-stricken island chain of Hawaii late in the week, but this much-needed rain could... Read More
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk Unveils Historic Hawaiian Art Collection

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) and Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk have today unveiled a historic one-of-a kind Hawaiian featherwork collection, “Ahu ‘ula O Kahekili.” Created by renowned Hawaiian featherwork artist Rick San Nicolas, the cloak and helmet of Hawaiian High Chief Kahekili was inspired by the painting “Aha ‘ula O Kamehameha Kunuiākea” by Brook Kapukuniahi Parker, artist and Hawaiian historian. San Nicolas is one of only... Read More
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1 Death and 125 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/3

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 125 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,023. Of those total cases, 5,055 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,235. Total deaths to date are 1,028. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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808 Grindz Cafe in Lahaina Closed Due to Roach Infestation

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Food Safety Branch issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down 808 Grindz Café, located at 843 Wainee St. in Lahaina, Maui, due to a cockroach infestation. Both adult and juvenile cockroach activity was observed. The food establishment, operated by 808 Grindz, LLC, received the red placard on Nov. 30, 2021 and must remain closed until all of the violations are resolved and the health... Read More
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1 Death & 126 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 126 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 87,898. Of those total cases, 5,045 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,294. Total deaths to date are 1,027. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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8 Deaths and 108 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 108 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 87,772. Of those total cases, 5,040 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,337. Total deaths to date are 1,026. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More

New Consolidated Car Rental Facility Opens at Honolulu Airport December 1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will open the Consolidated Rent-A-Car (Conrac) facility at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Beginning at 4 a.m., passengers can take a short walk from Terminal 2 baggage claim or catch a consolidated shuttle to access multiple car rental services. Alamo Rent A Car, Avis Car Rental, Budget Rent A Car, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National... Read More
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Maui: Most Searched Summer 2022 Destination

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Travelers already have summer on the brain. More specifically, travelers have summer in Maui on the brain as the island is the top searched destination for Summer 2022. HomeToGo, a vacation rental marketplace, today released its predictions for shifting travel trends and emerging destinations for US travelers in 2022. The travel company surveyed more than 1,000 US travelers and combed through its extensive database of online search behavior to reveal how... Read More
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79 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 79 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 87,664. Of those total cases, 5,029 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,396. Total deaths to date are 1,018. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More

Hawaii Visitor Spending Down in October

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Visitor arrivals for October 2021 were down 30.8 percent compared to October 2019 According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total spending by visitors who came to the islands in October 2021 was $1.12 billion.  Prior to the global COVID-19 pandemic and Hawaii’s quarantine requirements for travelers, the State of Hawaii achieved record-level visitor expenditures and arrivals in 2019 and in the... Read More