The Honolulu City Council, in its infinite wisdom, is trying to tell hotels how to handle their reopening process. But, instead, I think that Honolulu Bill 80 threatens hotel recovery and further jeopardizes industry jobs. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Bill 80 Threatens Hotel Recovery
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Honolulu Enters Tier 2 of the Reopening Strategy
Since Lockdown 2.0, Honolulu has kept fairly strict emergency orders in place. However, with low rates of infection, Honolulu enters Tier 2 of its reopening strategy, allowing for more businesses to reopen. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Enters Tier 2 of the Reopening Strategy
Honolulu City Council OKs Hanauma Bay Fee Increases
Officials are looking for ways to make long-term improvements at one of Hawaii's most popular attractions. As a result, the Honolulu City Council OKs Hanauma Bay fee increases to help pay for these improvements. … [Read more...] about Honolulu City Council OKs Hanauma Bay Fee Increases
The Honolulu Reopening Strategy
Hawaii may be starting its pre-travel testing program on October 15. However, even though visitors can come to Hawaii, most things will remain closed. Case in point, the newly announced Honolulu Reopening Strategy. … [Read more...] about The Honolulu Reopening Strategy
Hanauma Bay Makes Remarkable Recovery
COVID-19 has, undoubtedly, caused a lot of pain and suffering. But, our "new normal" has been a boon for the environment. Case in point, Hanauma Bay makes a remarkable recovery. … [Read more...] about Hanauma Bay Makes Remarkable Recovery
Oahu Lockdown 2.0 Has Been Extended
Oahu was supposed to return to limited reopening on Thursday. However, numbers remained consistently above 200 over the past two weeks so Oahu lockdown 2.0 has been extended for an additional two weeks - with modifications. … [Read more...] about Oahu Lockdown 2.0 Has Been Extended
Iolani Palace is in Grave Danger
With decades of deferred maintenance, COVID-19 is exasperating existing issues at the only royal palace in the US. As a result, the Iolani Palace is in grave danger of structural failure thanks to a shortfall in revenues. … [Read more...] about Iolani Palace is in Grave Danger
Restaurant Review: Morimoto Asia Waikiki
For our post-marathon dinner, I decided we should eat somewhere in our hotel. After all, it wouldn't be wise to make a marathon runner walk more, right? So, I made reservations for Morimoto Asia Waikiki. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Morimoto Asia Waikiki
Hotel Review: Alohilani Resort – Waikiki
As I mentioned in my 2019 Honolulu Marathon introduction post, I chose to book away from the big hotel chains this year and stay at the Alohilani Resort. And, despite a few bumps, I was pleasantly surprised. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Alohilani Resort – Waikiki
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational 2019
After a rather dramatic past few seasons, The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational 2019 has a chance of happening! What's more, this year's competition, should it happen, introduces a new format with a few firsts. … [Read more...] about The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational 2019
