Hawaii is working towards loosening restrictions on visitors - especially in light of new CDC guidelines on travel. And to help, Hawaii taps two companies for vaccine passport development. One of these companies will likely be very familiar to many of you. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Taps Two Companies for Vaccine Passport
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Honolulu Mayor is Dead Set Against a Return to Tier 2
Hawaii, particularly Oahu, has been seeing a steady upward trend in its COVID-19 case counts. Despite this, Honolulu Mayor is dead set against a return to Tier 2 of our reopening strategy even though he acknowledges the risks associated with the new variants. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Mayor is Dead Set Against a Return to Tier 2
United and Mokulele Are Adding New Hawaii Routes
As travel continues to ramp up towards pre-COVID levels, we're seeing not only the return of suspended routes but the addition of new ones too. Case-in-point, United and Mokulele are adding new Hawaii routes. They join Hawaiian and Southwest in launching new routes while demand for travel remains depressed. … [Read more...] about United and Mokulele Are Adding New Hawaii Routes
Hawaii Pre-Clear Expands to Six Airlines
Though parts of the US are relaxing their travel rules, Hawaii isn't. In fact, things are, more or less, staying the same for the time being. However, traveling with those restrictions is getting easier as Hawaii Pre-Clear expands to six airlines in total. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Pre-Clear Expands to Six Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines Expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear Coverage
Earlier this year, Hawaii's largest airline rolled out Hawaii's pre-clearance program at select US Mainland gateway cities. Now, however, Hawaiian Airlines is expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear coverage across much of its network, including to international cities. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear Coverage
Hilton Grand Vacations Acquiring Diamond Resorts!
WOW! The other day, news broke that Hilton Grand Vacations is acquiring Diamond Resorts! This acquisition will undoubtedly have global implications. But, looking closer to home, the acquisition adds a few properties to Hilton Grand Vacations' presence in Hawaii too. … [Read more...] about Hilton Grand Vacations Acquiring Diamond Resorts!
My Favorite Marriott Turns into a Hyatt
If you've been following me for a while, you'll know that top-end luxury hotels are usually out of my realm. But, occasionally, I do get to splurge a little. And one hotel, in particular, stood out the most to me. Alas, my favorite Marriott turned into a Hyatt recently and is now accepting reservations. … [Read more...] about My Favorite Marriott Turns into a Hyatt
Hawaii Bans Use of Test Stockpile at Airports
As with anywhere else, there's a lot of stupid that happens at the government level in Hawaii. But, this recent bit of information really stands out. Hawaii bans use of its test stockpile at airports for post-arrival screening. Oh, and get this, the entire stockpile expires at the end of March! … [Read more...] about Hawaii Bans Use of Test Stockpile at Airports
Monkeypod Kitchen is Opening in Waikiki
Monkeypod Kitchen by Peter Merriman is set to open its fourth location later this year. It'll be the brand's second Oahu location and its first inside a hotel. And while its menu will be similar to its other locations, it'll have some unique offerings. So where's it going? That's right, Monkeypod Kitchen is opening in Waikiki! … [Read more...] about Monkeypod Kitchen is Opening in Waikiki
Kauai Plans to Rejoin Hawaii Safe Travels in April
Just over three months after opting out of Hawaii's pre-travel testing program, Mayor Kawakami announces that Kauai plans to rejoin Hawaii Safe Travels in April. And unlike most of the rest of Hawaii, Mayor Kawakami's decision is based on actual statistics and science. … [Read more...] about Kauai Plans to Rejoin Hawaii Safe Travels in April