When COVID-19 shut the state down, it had major impacts on our economy. One company that nearly bled out during that time is Honolulu-based Bikeshare non-profit Biki. Thankfully, they didn't. In fact, Biki Bikeshare is making a comeback. … [Read more...] about Biki Bikeshare is Making a Comeback
Travel News
Maui Loosens Restrictions
With infections and hospitalizations falling to levels not seen since before the Delta-variant fueled surge, the Valley Isle is now following Oahu's lead. Yup, just as Hawaii's most populous island, Maui loosens restrictions too. … [Read more...] about Maui Loosens Restrictions
Honolulu Relaxes Restrictions
Thanks to Oahu's falling COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates, Governor David Ige and Mayor Rick Blangiardi are ready to make some changes. Specifically, Honolulu relaxes restrictions in an effort to return to a little more normalcy. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Relaxes Restrictions
Hawaiian Airlines Changes Terminals at LAX
For a while now, Hawaii's hometown carrier called Terminal 5 home at Los Angeles International Airport. That won't be the case come tomorrow, though, as Hawaiian Airlines changes Terminal at LAX. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Changes Terminals at LAX
Honolulu Considers Raising Hotel Tax by 3%
Earlier this year, the State of Hawaii stopped distributing shares of the transient accommodations tax to the counties as a way to plug its budgetary hole. That, however, left the counties with a large hole of their own. So, to plug that hole, Honolulu considers raising hotel tax by 3%. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Considers Raising Hotel Tax by 3%
NOAA Bans Swimming with Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins
In recent years, it has become popular to swim with the endemic Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins out in the wild. However, this isn't going to be possible in the near future, as NOAA bans swimming with Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins. … [Read more...] about NOAA Bans Swimming with Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins
Hawaii Extends Emergency Orders for 2 Months
Hawaii is in a much better place than we were a few weeks ago. However, we're still doing pretty bad compared to before the Delta variant. As a result, Hawaii extends emergency orders for 2 months. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Extends Emergency Orders for 2 Months
MGM Taking Over Management of the Cosmopolitan
The Las Vegas Strip has been hitting us with a lot of bombshells lately. Lately, that's primarily been MGM Resorts International offloading many of their signature properties, such as the Bellagio. But now we're learning that MGM is taking over the management of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about MGM Taking Over Management of the Cosmopolitan
Honolulu Extends Ban on Large Gatherings
Back in August, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi implemented a ban on large gatherings to help stem the spread of COVID-19. With the County now headed in the right direction, Honolulu extends the ban on large gatherings a little more. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Extends Ban on Large Gatherings
Hawaiian Air Flight Attendant Hit in Unprovoked Attack
Issues with unruly passengers are a major issue right now in the US. Since January 1st of this year, there have been over 4,200 such events reported. And while most involve COVID-era compliance issues, not all do. That's the case with a Hawaiian Air flight attendant hit in an unprovoked attack yesterday. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Flight Attendant Hit in Unprovoked Attack