A little over a week ago, Governor David Ige announced the criteria Hawaii had to meet to finally do away with the Safe Travels program. Since then, one question has been at the top of many peoples' minds - how long will Hawaii take to reach 70% vaccinated? … [Read more...] about How Long Will Hawaii Take to Reach 70%?
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Hawaii Will Open Vaccine Passports in Days
Though vaccinations are occurring at a slower rate than officials had hoped, they're still progressing at a decent rate here in Hawaii. As a result, Hawaii will open vaccine passports in days. And not just to residents - who already qualify - but to anyone vaccinated in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Will Open Vaccine Passports in Days
Plan in Advance for Your Hawaii Trip
Demand for travel to Hawaii has been intense this year. However, thanks to that explosion in demand, as well as current restrictions and shortages of everything from materials to labor, you'll need to make sure you plan in advance for your Hawaii trip. And, no, I'm not talking about just your travel arrangements. … [Read more...] about Plan in Advance for Your Hawaii Trip
Oahu Moves to Tier 4 of Reopening Strategy
With vaccination rates increasing in Hawaii, things are continuing to change. One of the latest changes includes Oahu's Reopening Strategy. As a result of the changes, Oahu moves to tier 4 of its reopening strategy. … [Read more...] about Oahu Moves to Tier 4 of Reopening Strategy
Hawaii Governor Announces More Changes
Following last week's surprise announcement about the end of Hawaii's Safe Travels program, the Hawaii Goverener announces more changes. These changes don't impact current plans but may provide so much-needed relief for businesses, locals, and visitors alike. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Governor Announces More Changes
Hawaii Relaxes Mask Mandates
Weeks after the CDC updated its masking guidelines, Hawaii relaxes its mask mandates. However, this isn't a full repeal of our masking rules. So, let's talk about what has changed and what hasn't. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Relaxes Mask Mandates
Hawaii Adds Taiwan to Safe Travels Program
Though Hawaii is working towards launching a vaccine passport, it's still adding new partners to its Safe Travels program. In the latest round of addition, Hawaii adds Taiwan to the Safe Travels program. Though, this is probably one of the most useless additions yet. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Adds Taiwan to Safe Travels Program
Vaccinated Travelers Can Skip Maui Arrival Test
Maui is about to implement a post-arrival testing program. However, Mayor Mike Victorino recently announced that vaccinated travelers can skip the Maui arrival test. That should help save a lot of time upon arrival. … [Read more...] about Vaccinated Travelers Can Skip Maui Arrival Test
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
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