With a month and a half of pre-trave testing under its belt, Hawaiian Airlines expands West Coast testing options. This move sees the airline bringing pre-travel testing to cities it didn't previously offer in. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Expands West Coast Testing Options
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The Big Island Implements New Testing Requirements
In Hawaii's revolving door of pre-travel testing rules, the Big Island implements new testing requirements for all arriving passengers. What's more, some exempt travelers will now need to test upon arrival too. At the same time, Honolulu's Mayor Kirk Caldwell does have his own suggested changes too. … [Read more...] about The Big Island Implements New Testing Requirements
Hawaii Tightens Pre-Travel Testing Requirements
The other day, Hawaii's mayors expressed concerns about the state's pre-travel testing program's lax nature. Chief among them were people getting on planes without results and arriving positive. So, Governor Ige, surprisingly, responded. As a result, Hawaii tightens it's pre-travel testing requirements. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Tightens Pre-Travel Testing Requirements
Hawaii Adds More Domestic Pre-Travel Testing Partners
Over a month after welcoming visitors back, Hawaii adds more domestic pre-travel testing partners. This is great news since this was promised from the very beginning. Especially since tests remain difficult to obtain, while much confusion continues to persist around what kind of test and from where are acceptable. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Adds More Domestic Pre-Travel Testing Partners
Hawaii Implements Statewide Mask Mandate
Since the beginning, masking requirements in Hawaii has been a patchwork of different requirements. This made compliance confusing at best, especially for visitors. So, it's great that, finally, Hawaii implements a statewide mask mandate. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Implements Statewide Mask Mandate
Hawaii Visitor Arrivals Slow After Initial Surge
When Hawaii began its pre-travel testing program, the pent up demand was evident. The first week saw a significant increase in arrivals. Now, however, Hawaii visitor arrivals slow after the initial surge has passed. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Visitor Arrivals Slow After Initial Surge
Honolulu Bill 80 Threatens Hotel Recovery
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
Hawaii to Begin International Pre-Travel Testing
Hawaii's economy continues to suffer, even with the return of domestic visitors. So, in an effort to bring in even more visitors, Hawaii is to begin international pre-travel testing in early November. … [Read more...] about Hawaii to Begin International Pre-Travel Testing
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
The Hawaii Hotel Reopening Guide
Even though Hawaii began welcoming back visitors a week ago, many hotels have yet to reopen. So, I've put together a Hawaii hotel reopening guide to help navigate the Hawaii hotel reopening process. … [Read more...] about The Hawaii Hotel Reopening Guide