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38 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 38 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 84,402. Of those total cases, 4,756 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,641. Total deaths to date are 916. 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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69 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/1/21

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 69 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 84,364. Of those total cases,4,751 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,660. Total deaths to date are 916. 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 its... Read More
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Get Your Tee Time for Pali and Kahuku Golf Courses Online

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Effective Monday, November 1, 2021 at 6:30 a.m., the new automated tee time reservation system will begin accepting online tee time reservations seven days in advance for Pali and Kahuku Golf Courses only. Following the recent transition for call-in tee time reservations, the City and County of Honolulu’s Golf Division is phasing in long-awaited improvements to its tee time reservation system which will allow golfers to book tee times online. Only... Read More
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10 Deaths and 156 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/30

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 84,143. Of those total cases, 4,735 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,724. Total deaths to date are 906. 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: Illegal Vacation Rentals Negatively Impact Quality of Life

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority President and CEO, John De Fries, issued a statement regarding Bill 41 in support of the City and County of Honolulu's enforcement against illegal vacation rentals. He said: The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is monitoring Bill 41 addressing illegal vacation rentals, which was introduced by Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters last week. Our position on this issue is clear and community focused. Illegal vacation rentals negatively... Read More
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Koko Crater Tramway Blessing on Initial Repairs

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Climbing over 1,048 steps of varying height in an exposed environment is difficult. Imagine hauling tons of equipment and materials up those steps, repairing that path as you ascend, week after week. That dedication and display of intense labor culminated today with a blessing marking the end of the initial volunteer repairs to the popular Koko Crater Tramway by the non-profit group Kokonut Koalition. “We are blessed to have an amazing... Read More
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5 Deaths and 155 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/29

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 155 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,987. Of those total cases, 4,710 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,706. Total deaths to date are 896. 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 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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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