Category: Hawaii Tourism News

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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
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91 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/5

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 91 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 80,414. Of those total cases, 4,394 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 4,035. Total deaths to date are 811. 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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3 Deaths and 195 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/4

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 195 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 80,323. Of those total cases, 4,382 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 4,238. Total deaths to date are 811. 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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12 Deaths and 279 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 279 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 79,851. Of those total cases, 4,352 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 4,653. Total deaths to date are 801. 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 366 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 366 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 79,572. Of those total cases, 4,333 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 4,883. Total deaths to date are 789. 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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12 Deaths and 332 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 332 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 79,206. Of those total cases, 4,310 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 5,130. Total deaths to date are 782. 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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13 Deaths and 230 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/29

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 230 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 78,874. Of those total cases, 4,310 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 5,388. Total deaths to date are 770. 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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240 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/28

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 240 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 78,644. Of those total cases, 4,273 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 5,631. Total deaths to date are 757. 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 Announces Community Enrichment Program Online for 2022 Funding Help

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has announced that it is resuming its Community Enrichment Program (CEP), which supports community-based projects, festivals and events that enhance resident and visitor experiences, and create opportunities for meaningful economic development. HTA is partnering with the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) and the Island Chapters to administer its 2022 CEP process. HVCB has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide funding support to qualified... Read More
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255 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/27

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 255 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 78,404. Of those total cases, 4,249 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 5,788. Total deaths to date are 757. 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 Automated Golf Tee Time Reservations on Oahu

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Effective 6:30 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2021, a new automated tee time reservation system will begin public operation for the six municipal golf courses (Ala Wai, ‘Ewa Villages, Kahuku, Pali, Ted Makalena and West Loch). As part of the continuing effort to improve the customer service experience, golfers will be able to make tee time reservations via telephone or online.  The new automated tee time reservation system and golf point of... Read More
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408 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 408 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 77,777. Of those total cases, 4,214 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 6,369. Total deaths to date are 747. 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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O‘ahu Visitors Bureau Names New Destination Manager

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The O‘ahu Visitors Bureau (OVB) has appointed Catherine Orlans as destination manager. A new position funded by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), as destination manager Orlans will be responsible for implementation and oversight of the O‘ahu Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP), as well as O‘ahu’s Community Enrichment Program (CEP). Orlans lends extensive experience in the hospitality industry, sales and marketing, as well as sustainability to the new position. “We are excited... Read More
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9 Deaths and 403 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/24

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 403 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 77,369. Of those total cases, 4,187 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 6,777. Total deaths to date are 747. 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