Category: News for Visitors

A spotlight is shining on concerted efforts by Hong Kong Tourism Board public and private sectors in preparation for tourism revival in the post-pandemic city. From aviation and hotels, to retail/food and beverage and attractions, and from the MICE industry to transportation, tourism-related industries in Hong Kong have adapted new safety measure and technologies to keep locals safe and visitors worry-free when international travel returns. Stronger, Together There is strength in... Read More

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, October 23, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: Three (3) COVID-19 Deaths Reported Three (3) COVID-19 deaths were reported today by DOH. All three (3) were on O‘ahu. Two (2) deaths involved males, 80+ years old, who were hospitalized with underlying medical conditions. The third death was a female, 80+ years old, who was... Read More

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 131 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 14,464, and 3 more people died. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     1154 Oahu                     12734 Kauai                     60 Maui                      464 Of those total cases, 52 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1057 required hospitalization, and 11,292 were released from isolation. Deaths now stand at... Read More

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, October 22, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office:  State, City Leaders Responding to COVID-19 Cases on Lāna‘i   In a news briefing today, Gov. David Ige addressed the recent COVID-19 cases on Lāna‘i. Gov. Ige said, “We are working with Maui County Mayor Mike Victorino, Sen. English and Rep. DeCoite to aggressively respond. DOH is sending... Read More

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 102 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 14,335, and 3 more people died from the coronavirus. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     1120 Oahu                     12,669 Kauai                     60 Maui                      435 Of those total cases, 51 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1045 required hospitalization, and 11,232 were released from isolation. Deaths... Read More

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office:  State Adds Partner to Trusted Testing Partners List for Inter-County Travel    The State of Hawai‘i has added Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS) to the list of eight other trusted testing partners for inter-county travel. Inter-county passengers arriving in Kauaʻi and Maui counties may bypass the mandatory 14-day... Read More

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 78 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 14,233 The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     1091 Oahu                     12,617 Kauai                     60 Maui                      417 Of those total cases, 48 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1033 required hospitalization, and 11,188 were released from isolation. Deaths now stand at 203. CURRENT TRAVEL ADVISORY The... Read More

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office:  Pivot Grant Program Launching to Help Small Businesses During Pandemic    Help is on the way for thousands of small Hawai‘i businesses. At a news briefing today, Gov. David Ige announced that the State of Hawai‘i is partnering with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii to launch the... Read More

It’s more than where you go. It’s how you stay. That’s the message behind a new video that’s being played to visitors before and after they arrive in Hawaii. It’s part of the Kuleana Campaign, which was launched last year through a partnership between the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB). Kuleana means responsibility and it’s the personal and collective commitment to the people of... Read More

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 91 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 14,156. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     1083 Oahu                     12,552 Kauai                     60 Maui                      413 Of those total cases, 48 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1025 required hospitalization, and 11,150 were released from isolation. Deaths now stand at 189. CURRENT TRAVEL ADVISORY The... Read More