Category - Hawaii Travel News

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The Best Hawaiian Beaches to Get Married

4 days ago

Lanikai has been described as the most beautiful beach on O’ahu. It’s only forty-five minutes from Honolulu and is ideal for snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking. Kris says, ‘It’s so beautiful that superstar Rihanna often comes here on vacation, staying at the Paul Mitchell Estate.’ Hanauma Bay was shaped by volcanic forces millions of years ago, but it’s now a peaceful marine sanctuary. If you arrive between December and April, you may catch a glimpse of humpback whales in the bay, a center for...

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Tourists to Hawaii: We want to see less of you

3 years ago

Developed by the residents of Oahu, and in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu and the Oahu Visitors Bureau (OVB), the Oahu Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP) identifies areas of need as well as solutions for enhancing the residents’ quality of life and improving the visitor experience. The number one item on the plan is to decrease the total number of visitors. Tourism is Hawaii’s largest economy driver and spreads itself over other industries such as service...

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Tourists visiting Hawaii in droves but spending less

3 years ago

Despite the fact that scores of tourists are still flocking to the islands of Hawaii, they are coming with less cash in their pockets and limiting their spending while on vacation. That may be why the lines to inexpensive noodle spots and convenience stores are longer than they are at places like The Cheesecake Factory. Spending for July 2021 was down nearly 7% from pre-COVID-19 levels in July 2019. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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The best COVID Vaccine in the World is available free to US and International Tourists in Hawaii

3 years ago

Visitors in Hawaii pay $15.00 + tax and tips for a Mai Tai. COVID Vaccine however is free and no tips are accepted. Tourists getting the vaccine in Hawaii are receiving additional shopping discounts and giveaways with the vaccine shot. All of this is courtesy by the State of Hawaii, Hawaii tax-payers. It misleads COVID vaccination number statistics. Putting the public at ease with false numbers may of course contribute to a wrong feeling of security and an increase in infections and death. ...

World Tourism Network View on Tourism and Terrorism

3 years ago

Today's chaos and terror attacks at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan and the nearby Baron Hotel is a game changer also for the already fragile global Travel and Tourism Industry. The World Tourism Network president Dr Peter Tarlow issues a report with his viewpoints. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Booking Travel to Hawaii is now a Life and Death Decision

3 years ago

Hotels, attractions, transportation, shops, restaurants had been fighting to reopen business in the State of Hawaii. Airlines had been adding new tourism source market destinations for the Aloha State. Business is good- but is this a suicide mission? Elections are coming up. No one in the State is brave enough to suggest and enforce restrictions badly needed to facilitate safe travel to Hawaii again. What part of Hawaii is not safe to visit right now travelers don't understand? - eTurboNews |...

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Volcano Advisory issued in Hawai’i

3 years ago

Over 140 earthquakes rumbled through the Big Island of Hawaii since yesterday evening, Monday, August 23, 2021. Most were under magnitude 1 with one at 3.3 - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Hawaii Hotel Revenue growing during record COVID-19 numbers

3 years ago

“July was a strong month for Hawaii’s hotel industry statewide, with all hotel categories from Luxury Class to Midscale & Economy Class reporting growth in revenue and room rates compared to July 2019,” said John De Fries, Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) President and CEO. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Former Israel PM Netanyahu has a hidden agenda in Hawaii

3 years ago

Lanai, also known as the Pineapple Island of Hawaii, is the place billionaires and celebrities travel to in order to enjoy privacy and luxury. This list includes Microsoft co-founders, Elton John, presidents, and many more. Now, the former Prime Minister from Israel has been spotted on Lanai, but there may be more to the story - a conspiracy? - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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US travel mask mandate to be extended through mid-January 2022

3 years ago

US mask mandate requires face masks to be worn by all travelers on airplanes, ships, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares and at transportation hubs such as airports, bus or ferry terminals, train and subway stations, and seaports. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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There is no reason to travel to Hawaii now! Visit another time!

3 years ago

Did you book a vacation to Hawaii? You may want to urgently reconsider. The Aloha State is facing a Hurricane of new COVID - 19 cases and may be ill prepared to handle what is coming its way. Today was the record day of records ever recorded in new pandemic cases. The best advice by Dr. Char , Director of the Hawaii Department of Health is to STAY HOME! - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

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Hawaii Sunsets Are Beautiful But Not The Best?

3 years ago

The study looked at the number of travel articles and blogs which recommend the destination, the number of Instagram posts and the level of pollution caused by artificial light. - eTurboNews | Travel News

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Hawaii hotels revenue up substantially in June 2021

3 years ago

It’s a positive sign to see Hawaii hotel accommodations statewide reporting an upward rise, knowing how many local workers and families are benefiting from the return of the domestic market. - eTurboNews | Travel News

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The Virus and Tourism booming in Hawaii

3 years ago

The Delta Virus of COVID-19 is booming in Hawaii among unvaccinated, tourism is booming with record visitors arrivals. No one seems to be concerned except the Hawaii Tourism Authority trying hard to encourage only high spenders to consider the Aloha State for a vacation. - eTurboNews | Travel News & more

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What Destination Has the Most Polite Tourists?

3 years ago

When it comes to international travel, it is a long standing, and perhaps unfair, stereotype that American tourists are not the most polite tourists, having few social graces and characterized as being loud and obnoxious. This perception may be changing in post-COVID times, as international destinations long for American tourists. - eTurboNews | Travel News & more

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How to make sure your press release is read by humans and not robots?

3 years ago

Are you being conned when issuing a press release? While a PR agency has written a nice media release, the vast majority of agencies simply churn out the release to its list of media databases, hoping for freebie publication. This is what the industry calls “Earned Media.” On the other hand, “Paid Media” gives those circulating their releases full control over your branding and messaging. eTurboNews added another two levels to it, and it means getting paid only based on success. | How to make...

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Tourism funding cut as more travel to Hawaii

3 years ago

The Hawaii House and Senate voted yesterday to override Governor David Ige’s veto of House Bill 862 in large part relating to tourism. Specifically as far as the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) budget goes, this bill will cut that budget from US$79 million to US$60 million and reducing the Authority’s duties and responsibilities. | Tourism funding cut as more travel to Hawaii

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Hawaii Tourism door wide open

3 years ago

Starting tomorrow, July 8, 2021, domestic travelers coming to Hawaii may enter the state and bypass COVID-19 testing and quarantine upon arrival if they have a CDC-issued vaccination pass to authenticate they have been fully vaccinated. | Hawaii Tourism door wide open

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The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return

3 years ago

It's simple, effective, and unique. The relaunch of the Safer Tourism Seal Program by the World Tourism Network. WTN hopes for the Safer Tourism Seal to become the new global standard in finding a destination, hotel, and other stakeholders safe for visitors. | The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return

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The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return

3 years ago

It's simple, effective, and unique. The relaunch of the Safer Tourism Seal Program by the World Tourism Network. WTN hopes for the Safer Tourism Seal to become the new global standard in finding a destination, hotel, and other stakeholders safe for visitors. | The new simple Safer Tourism Seal is the key to get visitors to return

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Hawaiian Airlines emerging stronger from the COVID-19 crisis

3 years ago

“We are rising from this crisis not only with renewed optimism but as a better, more sustainable airline for our guests, our employees, and the planet,” Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram wrote in his welcome message of the just-released Corporate Kuleana Report. | Hawaiian Airlines emerging stronger from the COVID-19 crisis

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Most Hawaii tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19

3 years ago

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) released the results of its latest special tracking study, which surveyed visitors from the US mainland who visited Hawaii from May 15 through May 24, 2021, to gauge their experience with Hawaii’s Safe Travels program and overall trip satisfaction. | Most Hawaii tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19