HAWAI'I LODGING & TOURISM ASSOCIATION
Representing Over 700 Lodging Properties and Businesses through education, advocacy, and philanthropy. Established in 1947.
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COVID-19 Media & Resources
Recent media items:
"Hawaii’s hotel industry is still struggling despite tourism reopening, and isn’t expected to break even in 2021," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 24, 2020
"House Speaker: Changing Hawaii’s Pre-Travel Testing Program ‘Doesn’t Serve The Public’," Civil Beat, November 24, 2020
"Some travelers frustrated with having to show negative COVID-19 test prior to departure," KHON2, November 25, 2020
"Debate Continues Over Balancing Economic Recovery And Public Health," November 26, 2020
"Business leaders, legislators urge governor to rethink new restrictions on pre-travel testing program," HNN, November 30, 2020
Safe Travels Hawaii Website: travel.hawaii.gov
Safe Travels Hawaii Fact Sheet: Click here to download
HLTA Pre-Arrival FAQ Sheet: Click here to download
HDOT Travel FAQ Sheet: hidot.hawaii.gov/coronavirus/
O'ahu COVID-19 Website: oneoahu.org
CDC Travel Planner: Click here to view
For up-to-date information, the Department of Health has created a page that will serve as a COVID-19 information hub for the foreseeable future. You may visit it here.
"Hawaii’s hotel industry is still struggling despite tourism reopening, and isn’t expected to break even in 2021," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, November 24, 2020
"House Speaker: Changing Hawaii’s Pre-Travel Testing Program ‘Doesn’t Serve The Public’," Civil Beat, November 24, 2020
"Some travelers frustrated with having to show negative COVID-19 test prior to departure," KHON2, November 25, 2020
"Debate Continues Over Balancing Economic Recovery And Public Health," November 26, 2020
"Business leaders, legislators urge governor to rethink new restrictions on pre-travel testing program," HNN, November 30, 2020
Safe Travels Hawaii Website: travel.hawaii.gov
Safe Travels Hawaii Fact Sheet: Click here to download
HLTA Pre-Arrival FAQ Sheet: Click here to download
HDOT Travel FAQ Sheet: hidot.hawaii.gov/coronavirus/
O'ahu COVID-19 Website: oneoahu.org
CDC Travel Planner: Click here to view
For up-to-date information, the Department of Health has created a page that will serve as a COVID-19 information hub for the foreseeable future. You may visit it here.
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ADVOCACYWe advocate the needs of our members with the federal, state, and county governments.
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PHILANTHROPYWe support and contribute to a better quality of life and environment for both the community and our visitors.
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November 22, 2020
Thanksgiving in the New Normal
Aloha,
Over the past seven days, the United States has reported more than 1 million new cases of COVID-19. While our total case count here in Hawai'i pales in comparison to these numbers, we must be cognizant that any slip in vigilance now will only result in new surges in our community and further restrictions that will hinder our recovery.
In today's front page story, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser referenced the extreme surge of news cases in the continental United States and noted that this will likely lead to further travel advisories and, naturally, further delays to the recovery of our local tourism economy. As I have been saying for months, the longer we delay, the more we will pay, in myriad ways. My comments in the Star-Advertiser reflect this sentiment, noting that government decisions regarding our re-opening must be as flexible as possible without compromising anyone's health or safety.
In similar news, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recently issued an advisory for the Thanksgiving holiday recommending that Americans be extremely cautious about travel during the holiday and to also limit celebrations to include only members of our households. In Honolulu, this is especially critical as any surges in COVID-19 cases will ultimately lead our government to revert to Tier 1. This would not be good for our community and equally detrimental to our livelihoods.
Finally, as more and more lodging operations begin to open and welcome back guests, O'ahu-based hospitality workers should take advantage of free COVID-19 testing opportunities provided by the City. For more information, please visit oneoahu.org/covid19-testing.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Mufi
Over the past seven days, the United States has reported more than 1 million new cases of COVID-19. While our total case count here in Hawai'i pales in comparison to these numbers, we must be cognizant that any slip in vigilance now will only result in new surges in our community and further restrictions that will hinder our recovery.
In today's front page story, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser referenced the extreme surge of news cases in the continental United States and noted that this will likely lead to further travel advisories and, naturally, further delays to the recovery of our local tourism economy. As I have been saying for months, the longer we delay, the more we will pay, in myriad ways. My comments in the Star-Advertiser reflect this sentiment, noting that government decisions regarding our re-opening must be as flexible as possible without compromising anyone's health or safety.
In similar news, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recently issued an advisory for the Thanksgiving holiday recommending that Americans be extremely cautious about travel during the holiday and to also limit celebrations to include only members of our households. In Honolulu, this is especially critical as any surges in COVID-19 cases will ultimately lead our government to revert to Tier 1. This would not be good for our community and equally detrimental to our livelihoods.
Finally, as more and more lodging operations begin to open and welcome back guests, O'ahu-based hospitality workers should take advantage of free COVID-19 testing opportunities provided by the City. For more information, please visit oneoahu.org/covid19-testing.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Mufi
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