Like every other industry, Biki Bikeshare saw a major loss in revenue over the past year. After all, visitors make up a large percentage of their customers. As a result, Biki Bikeshare plans to reduce service to cut costs and, hopefully, remain viable. … [Read more...] about Biki Bikeshare Plans to Reduce Service
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Make Your Hanauma Bay Reservation Online
After months of waiting, securing a coveted spot at one of Oahu's most popular sites just got a whole lot easier. That's because you can now make your Hanauma Bay reservation online. Plus, further enhancements to the system are coming in the near future. … [Read more...] about Make Your Hanauma Bay Reservation Online
State May Cut Visitor Aloha Society Funding
The State of Hawaii's plan to dismantle the Hawaii Tourism Authority will have other far-reaching consequences. One of these is the fact that the state may cut the Visitor Aloha Society funding - an organization that serves as a critical support organization for Hawaii's visitors in need. … [Read more...] about State May Cut Visitor Aloha Society Funding
Hawaii Allows $30 Million in COVID Tests to Expire
Not long ago, I reported that the State of Hawaii has a large stockpile of unused COVID-19 tests. Those tests, they say, can only be used for community testing, despite a lack of community testing. Well, they never did find a use. As a result, Hawaii allows $30 million in COVID tests to expire. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Allows $30 Million in COVID Tests to Expire
Turtle Bay Resort to Reopen July 1
Turtle Bay Resort was one of the smarter properties in Hawaii. After they were forced to close due to COVID-related travel restrictions went into place, they began a massive renovation project. That project is being wrapped up now, and Turtle Bay Resort is to reopen on July 1. … [Read more...] about Turtle Bay Resort to Reopen July 1
Intra-Hawaii Vaccine Passport Launching May 11
After weeks of discussing it, state officials have finally given us the low down on the Intra-Hawaii vaccine passport launching May 11. Yup, the vaccine passport is for travel exclusively within the state for the time being. Oh, and you have to have gotten your vaccinations in Hawaii for this to work too. … [Read more...] about Intra-Hawaii Vaccine Passport Launching May 11