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COVID-19 Media & Resources
Recent media items:
"Vaccination exemption adds to a travel surge as key Hawaii lawmakers question need for tourism marketing," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 8, 2021
"Tourism officials: Hotel room tax increase affects Hawaii residents," KHON, July 8, 2021
"How Neighbor Islands Are Working To Address Overtourism In Hawaii," Civil Beat, July 9, 2021
"Waikīkī Hotels Getting Back to Normal, But Obstacles Remain," Hawai'i Public Radio, July 26, 2021
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.
"Vaccination exemption adds to a travel surge as key Hawaii lawmakers question need for tourism marketing," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 8, 2021
"Tourism officials: Hotel room tax increase affects Hawaii residents," KHON, July 8, 2021
"How Neighbor Islands Are Working To Address Overtourism In Hawaii," Civil Beat, July 9, 2021
"Waikīkī Hotels Getting Back to Normal, But Obstacles Remain," Hawai'i Public Radio, July 26, 2021
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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July 23, 2021
194th General Membership Meeting
Aloha,
HLTA's 194th General Membership Meeting is quickly approaching, and we are hard at work pulling together an amazing in-person event for you all. As a friendly reminder, the HLTA room block will expire on August 16th, and you cannot book your rooms until you have registered for GMM. So, please sign up as soon as possible.
Here are a couple other updates for your planning needs:
Thursday, October 14th Golf Outing
For the first time ever, the GMM golf outing will be played in a mini tournament format. Check-in will be held at the Blue Course at Wailea Golf Club and will run from noon through 12:30 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a shotgun start.
Women In Lodging & Tourism
HLTA's WIL Committee will be hosting an event entitled "Mana Wahine". Scheduled for Thursday evening from 5:30 p.m. through 7:00 p.m., the evening will feature University of Hawai'i Maui College Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Dr. Debra A. Nakama and Seabury Hall Head of School Maureen O Madden as speakers to be followed by a reception.
Speaker Bios
As the vice chancellor of student affairs at University of Hawai'i Maui College, Dr. Debra A. Nakama oversees an array of student services, including curriculum development and teaching. While her focus is on ensuring student success at the college level, she recognizes that education requires a strong foundation and so has also endeavored to affect systemic changes within the K-20 years. Dr. Nakama writes about today’s most pressing educational issues on her blog, www.debranakama.com.
Maureen O Madden is the Head of School at Seabury Hall in Maui. She has served in educational leadership roles for 24 years in public, independent, and international schools, most recently as the Director of the American School of Milan. She has a BA in English Literature and English Education and an MA in School Administration where she holds several certifications. She has served on School Accreditation Teams worldwide, supporting schools towards achieving their goals. Maureen lives on Maui with her husband Bruce, a former educator. She has a daughter on the East Coast who is an English Teacher and a daughter on the West Coast who is a professional chef and four amazing granddaughters. Those four little girls keep her focused upon the best on all aspects of education.
HLTA's 194th General Membership Meeting is quickly approaching, and we are hard at work pulling together an amazing in-person event for you all. As a friendly reminder, the HLTA room block will expire on August 16th, and you cannot book your rooms until you have registered for GMM. So, please sign up as soon as possible.
Here are a couple other updates for your planning needs:
Thursday, October 14th Golf Outing
For the first time ever, the GMM golf outing will be played in a mini tournament format. Check-in will be held at the Blue Course at Wailea Golf Club and will run from noon through 12:30 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a shotgun start.
Women In Lodging & Tourism
HLTA's WIL Committee will be hosting an event entitled "Mana Wahine". Scheduled for Thursday evening from 5:30 p.m. through 7:00 p.m., the evening will feature University of Hawai'i Maui College Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Dr. Debra A. Nakama and Seabury Hall Head of School Maureen O Madden as speakers to be followed by a reception.
Speaker Bios
As the vice chancellor of student affairs at University of Hawai'i Maui College, Dr. Debra A. Nakama oversees an array of student services, including curriculum development and teaching. While her focus is on ensuring student success at the college level, she recognizes that education requires a strong foundation and so has also endeavored to affect systemic changes within the K-20 years. Dr. Nakama writes about today’s most pressing educational issues on her blog, www.debranakama.com.
Maureen O Madden is the Head of School at Seabury Hall in Maui. She has served in educational leadership roles for 24 years in public, independent, and international schools, most recently as the Director of the American School of Milan. She has a BA in English Literature and English Education and an MA in School Administration where she holds several certifications. She has served on School Accreditation Teams worldwide, supporting schools towards achieving their goals. Maureen lives on Maui with her husband Bruce, a former educator. She has a daughter on the East Coast who is an English Teacher and a daughter on the West Coast who is a professional chef and four amazing granddaughters. Those four little girls keep her focused upon the best on all aspects of education.
Maui Moratorium
On Tuesday, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino vetoed Bill 60 (2021) which was passed by the Maui County Council and would have placed a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for visitor accommodations in West and South Maui for the next two years.
This was a piece of legislation that we opposed, providing both written and oral testimony, and we commend Mayor Victorino for vetoing the bill. In comments regarding his veto, Maui County Managing Director Sandy Baz referenced the need for robust debate on the issue, stating that while, "the mayor appreciates the council’s intent and sentiment behind Bill 60, he believes it is more important for legislation to be effective and legal than for it to be fast. For these reasons, Mayor Victorino has decided to veto Bill 60."
Baz also echoed some of my sentiments that restricting the number of lodging options for visitors will likely force them to increasingly utilize short-term vacation rentals- both legal and illegal. This is an issue that continues to trouble Maui residents and is something about which we have been especially vocal.
This was a piece of legislation that we opposed, providing both written and oral testimony, and we commend Mayor Victorino for vetoing the bill. In comments regarding his veto, Maui County Managing Director Sandy Baz referenced the need for robust debate on the issue, stating that while, "the mayor appreciates the council’s intent and sentiment behind Bill 60, he believes it is more important for legislation to be effective and legal than for it to be fast. For these reasons, Mayor Victorino has decided to veto Bill 60."
Baz also echoed some of my sentiments that restricting the number of lodging options for visitors will likely force them to increasingly utilize short-term vacation rentals- both legal and illegal. This is an issue that continues to trouble Maui residents and is something about which we have been especially vocal.
Aloha!
Pictured above from left are Waikiki Resort General Manager Glenn Vergara, Aqua-Aston Hospitality Director of Owner Relations Kyoko Kimura, Lt. Governor Josh Green, Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas General Manager Denise Wardlow, HLTA President & CEO Mufi Hannemann, and Napili Kai Beach Resort General Manager Gregg Nelson at HLTA's General Membership Meeting in 2018.
I would like to give a special shoutout to Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas General Manager Denise Wardlow who has officially retired after more than 35 years in the hospitality industry. Denise has been a steadfast and active association member who participated in all aspects of HLTA operations from heading our Kauai HLTA Chapter to the Charity Walk to government affairs. She is a founding member of the Women In Lodging & Tourism Committee and supported the next generation of industry leaders as a mentor in our Generational Mentoring Program. There was never a task too difficult for Denise, and she's never failed to follow through on an initiative, especially those that pertained to the Garden Island.
When Denise and I first met, she actually let me know that she had watched me play basketball against her alma mater Roosevelt High School, and I knew then that as hoops fans we would get along famously 😊. Best wishes for a relaxing and happy retirement, Denise! We truly appreciated your continued support of the association over the years.
When Denise and I first met, she actually let me know that she had watched me play basketball against her alma mater Roosevelt High School, and I knew then that as hoops fans we would get along famously 😊. Best wishes for a relaxing and happy retirement, Denise! We truly appreciated your continued support of the association over the years.
From left, HLTA Chairperson Cheryl Williams, Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas General Manager Denise Wardlow, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Market General Manager Angela Nolan, and HLTA President & CEO Mufi Hannemann at a Pacific Edge Magazine event in 2015 where Denise was recognized.
Mahalo,
Mufi
Mufi
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"Waikīkī Hotels Getting Back to Normal, But Obstacles Remain," Hawai'i Public Radio, July 26, 2021
"Even the tourism industry thinks Hawaii is seeing more visitors than it can handle," Hawaii News Now, July 26, 2021
"Worker shortage expected to end with expiration of federal pandemic UI programs," KHON2, July 23, 2021
"The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Tourism Executive Mufi Hannemann," Civil Beat, July 18, 2021
"How Neighbor Islands Are Working To Address Overtourism In Hawaii," Civil Beat, July 9, 2021
"Tourism officials: Hotel room tax increase affects Hawaii residents," KHON, July 8, 2021
"Vaccination exemption adds to a travel surge as key Hawaii lawmakers question need for tourism marketing," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 8, 2021
"More Hawaii visitors brings long lines and limited reservations," KHON, July 5, 2021
"Maui mayor: no fly zone, please," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, July 5, 2021
"Maui mayor asks airlines for fewer tourists amid travel boom," Associated Press, July 4, 2021
"Hawaii's hotels gearing up for busy 4th of July weekend," KITV, July 2, 2021
"Vaccine drive for hospitality workers slated for Thursday," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, June 30, 2021
"Maui mayor Mike Victorino wants tourism pause," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 30, 2021
"Citizens and police join forces in Waikiki amid tourism’s return," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 27, 2021
"Hawaii to allow fully vaccinated mainland travelers to bypass pre-travel test and quarantine rules in July," KHON, June 24, 2021
"Visitor industry backs Gov. David Ige’s plan to veto tax bill," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 22, 2021
"Gov. David Ige to veto budget, teacher bonuses," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 22, 2021
"Hawaii Gov Intends To Veto Dozens Of Bills, Likely Triggering A Special Session," Civil Beat, June 21, 2021
"Travel to Hawaii is about to get a whole lot easier," Travel Weekly, June 20, 2021
"Staffing, pandemic restrictions impacting services in Hawaii tourism industry," June 17, 2021
"Loosened intercounty restrictions give boost to Hawaii travel," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 16, 2021
"Everyone’s Going to Hawaii, and the Resorts Aren’t Ready," Bloomberg, June 15, 2021
"Lack of workers, influx of tourists to state puts strain on businesses," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, June 13, 2021
"Hawaii residents want better management of booming tourism industry," June 12, 2021
"VIDEO: Mufi Hannemann and Hawaii Highgate Hotels’ Kelly Sanders join the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 11, 2021
"County officials encourage voluntary coronavirus testing after travel," June 10, 2021
"Braelyn I. Cayaban wins 2 Citizen-Scholar awards," The Garden Island, June 9, 2021
"Waikiki crime surge risks derailing tourism recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 6, 2021
"Hospitality Industry Awards $61,000 in Scholarships, Maui County Students Take Top Two Awards," Maui Now, June 5, 2021
"Hawaii COVID-19 vaccination incentive campaign includes Las Vegas trip, HawaiianMiles, Zippy’s and more," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 4, 2021
"Most Hawaii adults fully vaccinated, but survey finds 12% don’t plan to get COVID-19 vaccine," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 4, 2021
"House Finance Chair: Fewer Tourists Is ‘What People Want’," Civil Beat, June 4, 2021
"Bill would pause development of visitor lodgings islandwide," The Maui News, June 3, 2021
"Kealakehe High Senior Named Top County Scholar in Citizen-Scholars Award Program," Big Island Now, June 2, 2021
"Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association CEO hopes Memorial Day momentum continues," KITV, May 31, 2021
"Memorial Day weekend travelers pack Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 29, 2021
"International Market Place to hold vaccination clinics," Pacific Business News, May 25, 2021
"Hawaii is the only state requiring and spending millions on COVID-19 testing," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 24, 2021
"Hawaii’s hotel occupancy at 51% in April," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 21, 2021
"Businesses starting to get push back on mask compliance," KHON2, May 17, 2021
"Even the tourism industry thinks Hawaii is seeing more visitors than it can handle," Hawaii News Now, July 26, 2021
"Worker shortage expected to end with expiration of federal pandemic UI programs," KHON2, July 23, 2021
"The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Tourism Executive Mufi Hannemann," Civil Beat, July 18, 2021
"How Neighbor Islands Are Working To Address Overtourism In Hawaii," Civil Beat, July 9, 2021
"Tourism officials: Hotel room tax increase affects Hawaii residents," KHON, July 8, 2021
"Vaccination exemption adds to a travel surge as key Hawaii lawmakers question need for tourism marketing," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 8, 2021
"More Hawaii visitors brings long lines and limited reservations," KHON, July 5, 2021
"Maui mayor: no fly zone, please," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, July 5, 2021
"Maui mayor asks airlines for fewer tourists amid travel boom," Associated Press, July 4, 2021
"Hawaii's hotels gearing up for busy 4th of July weekend," KITV, July 2, 2021
"Vaccine drive for hospitality workers slated for Thursday," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, June 30, 2021
"Maui mayor Mike Victorino wants tourism pause," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 30, 2021
"Citizens and police join forces in Waikiki amid tourism’s return," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 27, 2021
"Hawaii to allow fully vaccinated mainland travelers to bypass pre-travel test and quarantine rules in July," KHON, June 24, 2021
"Visitor industry backs Gov. David Ige’s plan to veto tax bill," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 22, 2021
"Gov. David Ige to veto budget, teacher bonuses," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 22, 2021
"Hawaii Gov Intends To Veto Dozens Of Bills, Likely Triggering A Special Session," Civil Beat, June 21, 2021
"Travel to Hawaii is about to get a whole lot easier," Travel Weekly, June 20, 2021
"Staffing, pandemic restrictions impacting services in Hawaii tourism industry," June 17, 2021
"Loosened intercounty restrictions give boost to Hawaii travel," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 16, 2021
"Everyone’s Going to Hawaii, and the Resorts Aren’t Ready," Bloomberg, June 15, 2021
"Lack of workers, influx of tourists to state puts strain on businesses," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, June 13, 2021
"Hawaii residents want better management of booming tourism industry," June 12, 2021
"VIDEO: Mufi Hannemann and Hawaii Highgate Hotels’ Kelly Sanders join the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 11, 2021
"County officials encourage voluntary coronavirus testing after travel," June 10, 2021
"Braelyn I. Cayaban wins 2 Citizen-Scholar awards," The Garden Island, June 9, 2021
"Waikiki crime surge risks derailing tourism recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 6, 2021
"Hospitality Industry Awards $61,000 in Scholarships, Maui County Students Take Top Two Awards," Maui Now, June 5, 2021
"Hawaii COVID-19 vaccination incentive campaign includes Las Vegas trip, HawaiianMiles, Zippy’s and more," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 4, 2021
"Most Hawaii adults fully vaccinated, but survey finds 12% don’t plan to get COVID-19 vaccine," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, June 4, 2021
"House Finance Chair: Fewer Tourists Is ‘What People Want’," Civil Beat, June 4, 2021
"Bill would pause development of visitor lodgings islandwide," The Maui News, June 3, 2021
"Kealakehe High Senior Named Top County Scholar in Citizen-Scholars Award Program," Big Island Now, June 2, 2021
"Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association CEO hopes Memorial Day momentum continues," KITV, May 31, 2021
"Memorial Day weekend travelers pack Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 29, 2021
"International Market Place to hold vaccination clinics," Pacific Business News, May 25, 2021
"Hawaii is the only state requiring and spending millions on COVID-19 testing," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 24, 2021
"Hawaii’s hotel occupancy at 51% in April," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 21, 2021
"Businesses starting to get push back on mask compliance," KHON2, May 17, 2021
