Category: Hawaii Tourism News

The recent eruption by the Kilauea Volcano on the Island of Hawaii is no direct threat to villages or populated areas in Hawaii, but it is a concern for vog conditions and poor air quality. USGS issued a code Orange Alert for the State of Hawaii. The U.S. National Park Service updates information for visitors. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) advises the public to be prepared for air quality impacts... Read More

FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA is a U.S. Government disaster agency. On the one-month anniversary of the deadly fires in Lahaina, Maui, FEMA summarized its activities today: Now that the flames are out and thousands of people are safely housed and fed, now that neighbors and friends have taken the first step of their recovery by helping each other, this devastated community is working... Read More

Hawaii Governor Green reflected today on the fires that changed the Island of Maui forever. Today it has been one month after the devastating and deadly fires in West Maui that killed 115 people. Also today the Governor of Hawaii Josh Green gave an update on the current situation and an outlook on what he says will be a long road of recovery. He repeated his assurance to the people of... Read More

Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)’s 2023 Hawaii Tourism Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center will focus on the ongoing efforts to shape Hawaii’s regenerative tourism future, stimulating travel demand to the Hawaiian Islands while prioritizing the well-being of Hawaii’s people, places, and culture. The event will cover various topics, including Hawaii Tourism’s response to the Maui wildfires and rebuilding travel to the island, progress made in implementing HTA’s community-based Destination Management Action... Read More

Hawaiian Airlines is ready to launch flights on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The flight will traverse between Hawaii and San Francisco and Los Angeles. Flights will begin next year on April 15 with San Francisco followed by May 14 with LA and the island of Maui.SOURCE: Flying to Hawaii Literally a Dream Read More

Qualified candidates with a desire to serve are needed immediately. These temporary positions start as 120-day appointments and may be extended up to one year depending on the needs of the recovery mission. Benefits include sick leave, health insurance and up to 11 paid holidays. FEMA is accepting applications for the following positions: Maui Civil Rights Specialist (Maui) https://www.usajobs.gov/job/747367600 Civil Rights Advisor (Maui) https://www.usajobs.gov/job/747338000 Accountable Property Specialist (Maui)  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/747134300 Emergency Management... Read More

A week ago 3 girls from Antigua and Barbuda rowed a 2800-mile stretch from California to the Hawaii Island of Kauai in 42 days. Next week you will find two Antigua girls in space. There are no limits for the Island Nation of Antigua and Barbuda and the women in that country that simply love adventure to the extreme. No wonder Antigua and Barbuda are among the best holiday islands in... Read More

The Disaster Recovery Center opens today, Friday, September 1, in Lahaina to help residents who were affected by the Maui wildfires. In keeping with Native Hawaiian tradition, a kumu (community elder) blessed the facilities before the official opening of the new Disaster Recovery Center in Lahaina. At the Disaster Recovery Center, visitors may learn about local, state, and federal assistance programs and register for FEMA assistance although it is not necessary... Read More

Most tourists who had traveled to the island of Maui fell in love with the small harbor tourist town of Lahaina. When the devastating wildfire tore through Lahaina, on the west side of Maui, the travel and tourism industry, tour operators, and resorts were quick to help in any way they could. Local helicopter companies from around the state stopped carrying tourists on sightseeing tours and delivered food and supplies to... Read More

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) Board of Directors took decisive action today at its monthly board meeting to approve $2.6 million in funding to launch the Maui Marketing Recovery Plan, which is centered around a new Mālama Maui campaign and prioritizes rebuilding travel demand from the United States market to Maui in the wake of the devastating Lahaina wildfires. “We extend our deepest aloha to the Lahaina and Kula communities and stand... Read More

The hospitality sector has made an initial pledge of $125,000 to help Maui recover the recent devastating wildfires. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) and the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) along with Palms Casino Resort have made a contribution of $125,000 in support of the people of Hawaii as they endeavor to recover from devastating wildfires. This gift to the American Red Cross is the first... Read More

Taking a cruise ship to Maui is fun, and big business for cruise companies such as Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). A cruise line usually makes about $1.7 million after expenses on a full run. Making big money cruising in Hawaii is also good for tourism, but it does not always fully benefit the local community, local businesses, and specifically SMEs directly. It does generate tax revenue, so Hawaii Governor Green is... Read More

This removal and disposal marks the beginning of Phase 1 of clean up being done because of the wildfires that took place in Lahaina. For Phase 2 debris removal, the US Army Corps of Engineers will take over as the lead agency. Household hazardous material includes paints, cleaners, solvents, oils, batteries, and pesticides. Fuel from pressurized cylinders and tanks will be removed, and some empty containers (of fuel) will be marked... Read More

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that it updated its flight schedule for fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) today. Beginning December 6, 2023, ANA will increase frequency on the Tokyo Narita – Honolulu, Hawaii route once again, from 10 weekly round trip flights to 14. All round trip flights on Tokyo Narita to Honolulu, Hawaii route will be operated by the specially painted “FLYING HONU” Airbus A380 super-jumbo aircraft featuring Hawaiian... Read More

Hawaii Governor Josh Green announced the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has been selected to conduct removal of debris from the Maui fires. Once the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed removal of hazardous household materials, phase 2 of the project can proceed with personal property being removed from the fire debris. More information about the debris removal process will be made available through Maui County in the coming... Read More