Category: Hawaii Tourism News

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2 Deaths and 126 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/28

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 83,832. Of those total cases, 4,696 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,710. Total deaths to date are 891. 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

Hawaii Lifts Restrictions for Indoor and Outdoor Events

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Effective November 3, indoor and outdoor managed events in Hawaii can operate at 100% capacity, as per an announcement today by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. Attendees must be fully vaccinated and wear masks. The President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) had this to say: “Mayor Blangiardi’s decision to ease indoor and outdoor venue capacity requirements on Oahu is welcomed news to our community and visitor industry. The timing... Read More
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1 Death and 184 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/27

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 184 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,706. Of those total cases, 4,682 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,733. Total deaths to date are 889. 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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Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau Names New Destination Manager

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau (KVB) announces Patricia “Patti” Ornellas as the organization’s destination manager. In this newly created position funded by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), Ornellas will lead efforts to implement and execute the goals and vision of Kaua‘i’s Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP), with an emphasis on perpetuating Kaua‘i as a destination focused on regenerative tourism and mindful travel. “As Kaua‘i’s travel industry continues to rebound from the unprecedented... Read More
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74 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/26

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 74 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,522. Of those total cases, 4,664 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,679. Total deaths to date are 888. 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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97 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 97 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,448. Of those total cases, 4,657 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,665. Total deaths to date are 888. 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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2 Deaths and 168 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/23

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 168 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,188. Of those total cases, 4,642 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,719. Total deaths to date are 885. 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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Surge in Hawaii Vacation Rentals Year on Year

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii vacation rentals statewide reported substantial increases in supply, demand, occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) in September 2021 compared to September 2020. However, in comparison to September 2019, ADR was higher than September 2021, but vacation rental supply, demand and occupancy were down. The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) issued today the Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report for the month of September utilizing data compiled by Transparent Intelligence, Inc. In September... Read More
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3 Deaths and 134 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 134 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,020. Of those total cases, 4,629 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,728. Total deaths to date are 883. 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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Kuhio Highway Detour on Kauai

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Kauai residents of a detour on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in Kilauea between South Koolau Road and North Koolau Road starting Monday, Oct. 25. The detour will address heavy traffic in the area due to the current paving project. Work must take place during the day due to the shearwater nesting season. Northbound (Hanalei-bound) motorists will be detoured to Koolau Road during work hours.... Read More
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4 Deaths and 156 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/21

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 82,886. Of those total cases, 4,619 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,798. Total deaths to date are 880. 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

Free Open Community Meetings to Help Rebuild, Redefine and Reset Tourism for Maui, Lanai & Molokai

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau (MVCB) are encouraging the public to participate in the upcoming Maui Nui Destination Management Action Plan community meetings (schedule below) to share their views on tourism’s future direction for Maui, Lanai and Molokai. John De Fries, HTA president and CEO, said continued input from Maui Nui residents is crucial to ensuring that tourism is meeting their needs and expectations.  “The... Read More
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Honolulu Hale Lit Up for Honolulu Pride Month

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has requested that Honolulu Hale be lit in the colors of the rainbow from sundown on Tuesday, Oct. 19 through sunrise on Friday, Oct. 22, to recognize Honolulu Pride Month. “We support diversity, culture and inclusion and are happy to light Honolulu Hale in honor of Pride Month,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “I am proud of our City for being open and embracing of our friends and... Read More
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139 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 139 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 82,730. Of those total cases, 4,610 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,936. Total deaths to date are 876. 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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Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport Opens Federal Inspection Services Facility

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division announced the opening of the permanent Federal Inspection Services (FIS) facility at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) 2 months before the agreed deadline of December 2021. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) allowed the resumption of international flights to Kona in December 2016 based on HDOT’s commitment to providing a permanent inspection facility. Prior to the resumption, the last regularly scheduled international... Read More