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Recent media items:
"Counties, the TAT is now your problem too!" The Garden Island, May 2, 2021
"Visitors returning to Waikiki offer much-needed boon for tourism industry, experts say," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021
"The Waikiki crowds are back, but tourism officials say it’s anything but business as usual," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021
"Bill cuts off Hawaii Tourism Authority’s funding source," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 10, 2021
"Bill to increase lodging tax could stifle Hawaii’s visitor industry, some say," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 11, 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.
"Counties, the TAT is now your problem too!" The Garden Island, May 2, 2021
"Visitors returning to Waikiki offer much-needed boon for tourism industry, experts say," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021
"The Waikiki crowds are back, but tourism officials say it’s anything but business as usual," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021
"Bill cuts off Hawaii Tourism Authority’s funding source," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 10, 2021
"Bill to increase lodging tax could stifle Hawaii’s visitor industry, some say," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 11, 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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May 5, 2021
Travel & Tourism Week
Aloha,
Each year during the first full week of May, the United States observes National Travel & Tourism Week (#NTTW21) which celebrates the immense value that travel represents to the economy, businesses of all types, as well as our personal health.
National Travel & Tourism Week was established via congressional resolution in 1983, and I was excited to kick off this year's commemoration by joining Hawaii News Now's Sunrise Team for a live interview out front of the historic Moana Surfrider to provide a status report on the health of the local tourism industry.
"Visitors returning to Waikiki offer much-needed boon for tourism industry, experts say," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021
Each year during the first full week of May, the United States observes National Travel & Tourism Week (#NTTW21) which celebrates the immense value that travel represents to the economy, businesses of all types, as well as our personal health.
National Travel & Tourism Week was established via congressional resolution in 1983, and I was excited to kick off this year's commemoration by joining Hawaii News Now's Sunrise Team for a live interview out front of the historic Moana Surfrider to provide a status report on the health of the local tourism industry.
"Visitors returning to Waikiki offer much-needed boon for tourism industry, experts say," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021
HB862 Update
In the time since my last message, there has been a great deal of chatter in the local media that has echoed HLTA's position on HB862 which would drastically change HTA in terms of both funding and organization and strip the counties' annual TAT allocation while also allowing for the establishment of an additional 3% surcharge. It has been heartening to see so many in the media who clearly understand the ramifications of the measure as we continue to petition Gov. Ige to consider wielding his veto powers.
The Maui News ran a great article reporting on Mayor Victorino's press release that indicated his support for the three percent county surcharge on transient accommodations. As I noted in my comments to the paper, we are well aware that there is a difference of opinion among the four county mayors, and I hope that the other mayors will continue to show restraint until the legislative process is complete.
Tom Yamachika at The Garden Island also issued a column that discussed the various issues surrounding HB862. He equated this move by the Legislature to "kicking the [visitor industry] while it's down." I feel strongly that any increase to the cost of doing business in Hawai'i is ill-timed and should be delayed until the industry is back on its feet.
The editorial team at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser also took the Legislature to task in a recent column where they reported that Gov. Ige has expressed concerns with HB862 while concurring with his uneasiness regarding the measure.
The Maui News ran a great article reporting on Mayor Victorino's press release that indicated his support for the three percent county surcharge on transient accommodations. As I noted in my comments to the paper, we are well aware that there is a difference of opinion among the four county mayors, and I hope that the other mayors will continue to show restraint until the legislative process is complete.
Tom Yamachika at The Garden Island also issued a column that discussed the various issues surrounding HB862. He equated this move by the Legislature to "kicking the [visitor industry] while it's down." I feel strongly that any increase to the cost of doing business in Hawai'i is ill-timed and should be delayed until the industry is back on its feet.
The editorial team at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser also took the Legislature to task in a recent column where they reported that Gov. Ige has expressed concerns with HB862 while concurring with his uneasiness regarding the measure.
The Forum
REMINDER: Tomorrw at 8 a.m. HST, Lt. Governor Josh Green will join Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford and AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers on AHLA's The Forum Speaker Series for a discussion panel that will cover tourism promotion and how to balance this while maintaining health and safety protocols.
You can register for the event at this link.
Mahalo,
Mufi
You can register for the event at this link.
Mahalo,
Mufi
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"Bill to increase lodging tax could stifle Hawaii’s visitor industry, some say," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 11, 2021
"Bill cuts off Hawaii Tourism Authority’s funding source," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 10, 2021
"The Waikiki crowds are back, but tourism officials say it’s anything but business as usual," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021
"Visitors returning to Waikiki offer much-needed boon for tourism industry, experts say," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021
"Counties, the TAT is now your problem too!" The Garden Island, May 2, 2021
"Mayor may seek increase on hotel room tax," The Maui News, May 1, 2021
"Hawaii governor expects vaccine passport to expand to all U.S. visitors by summer," Travel Weekly, April 26, 2021
"GMs clean rooms and operators cook as hotels struggle to rehire workers," Travel Weekly, April 25, 2021
“Bill could raise costs of vacationing in Hawaii ,” Honolulu Star-Advertiser April 24, 2021
"Vacation rental occupancy in March tops hotels again," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 23, 2021
“Hawaii hotel, airfare prices expected to increase as tourism recovers,” KHON2, April 23, 2021
“New Taxes, Tourism Funding Cuts Among Bills Pushed Through As Legislature Winds Down,” Civil Beat April 22, 2021
"Hawaii to begin vaccine passport program," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 21, 2021
"Interisland travel passports could help local families, businesses," KHON2, April 19, 2021
"Tourism interests urge Hawaii to adopt vaccine passport plan," Travel Weekly, April 18, 2021
"Oahu hotel workers now eligible for free Covid-19 testing," Pacific Business News, April 16, 2021
"Hawaii’s Gov. Details Effort to Create Vaccine Passport for Travelers to Skip Quarantine," Travel+Leisure, April 13, 2021
"Hawaii HR company says some employers are looking to hire during pandemic," KHON2, April 12, 2021
"Hawaii to roll out 'vaccine passport' program by summer," The Hill, April 12, 2021
"Hawaii’s Vaccine Passport Is Slated To Roll Out By Summer," Forbes, April 12, 2021
"Hawaii eyes summer rollout of a vaccine passport," Travel Weekly, April 10, 2021
"Green hopes to roll out vaccine passport pilot for inter-island travel by May 1," Hawaii News Now, April 10, 2021
"Hawaii one step closer to vaccine exemption for travelers," KHON2, April 10, 2021
"Travel leaders urge Hawaii governor to update travel restrictions ASAP," KHON2, April 7, 2021
"Occupancy grows at Hawaii short-term vacation rentals, outpacing hotels," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 5, 2021
"Hawaii travel restrictions might loosen as CDC guidelines change for those fully vaccinated," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 3, 2021
"Hawaii to consider changes to Safe Travels program after latest CDC guidance," Travel Weekly, April 2, 2021
"Hawaii visitor industry urges governor to loosen travel restrictions after latest CDC guidance," KHON2, April 2, 2021
"Hawaii explores use of vaccine passports for inter-island travel," USA Today, April 1, 2021
"Rental car shortage in Hawaii spikes prices in the hundreds," KHON2, March 31, 2021
"Hawaii moving forward using coronavirus vaccine passport for travel," KHON2, March 30, 2021
"Reformed gang member fatally shot in Aiea," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 29, 2021
"Struggling businesses hopeful spring break brings tourist spending," KITV4, March 25, 2021
"Bill that would allow statewide travel restriction plan deferred," West Hawaii Today, March 23, 2021
"Legislators defer measure relating to Safe Travels program," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, March 23, 2021
"Rapid growth in Hawaii arrivals stresses Safe Travels coronavirus screening," KHON2, March 23, 2021
"Hawaii tourism gains momentum," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 23, 2021
"Experts: Uptick in spring break visitors a sign that tourism economy is on the mend," Hawaii News Now, March 23, 2021
"Visitor industry on the lookout for sex trafficking, gambling in Waikiki," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 21, 2021
"Crime rates in Waikiki have plummeted and police and visitor industry leaders want to keep it that way," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 21, 2021
"The Conversation: Chasing Rainbows in Hawai‘i," Hawai'i Public Radio, March 19, 2020
"Is Hawaii Tourism Getting Close To Pre-Pandemic Levels?," Travel Pulse, March 17, 2021
"Hawaii shores inundated with visitors as spring break drives up travel," Hawaii News Now, March 15, 2021
"Annual visitor public safety conference to discuss topics like crimes, homelessness and COVID-19," KITV, March 15, 2021
"Hawaii public safety conference will address COVID-19 and homelessness," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 7, 2021
"Hawaii hotel leaders, union push for vaccine eligibility," West Hawaii Today, March 5, 2021
"Hawaii’s hotel industry wants workers vaccinated now," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 4, 2021
"Hawaii’s hospitality industry prepares for spring break influx of visitors," KHON2, March 2, 2021
"A year of COVID-19: Key leaders in Hawaii’s pandemic response recall the challenges they faced," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 28, 2021
"‘We’re Really Celebrating Tier 3’: Honolulu Eases Restrictions On Businesses," Honolulu Civil Beat, February 24, 2021
"VIDEO: Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association CEO Mufi Hannemann and Outrigger Hotels and Resorts CEO Jeff Wagoner join the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 24, 2021
"Hawaii hotel occupancy remained flat in January," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 23, 2021
"Hawaii Quarantine Kapu Breakers say mask wearing an issue in tourist areas," KHON2, February 22, 2021
"Hotel workers aren’t yet eligible for COVID vaccines in Hawaii. Should they be?," Hawaii News Now, February 19, 2021
"Some Hawaii hotels report business boost from travelers extending stays or escaping U.S. winter storms," KITV4, February 19, 2021
"Hundreds rally on Kauai to call for tourism reopening," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 19, 2021
"Some want a unified Hawaii travel program, critics argue it’s not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution," Hawaii News Now, February 18, 2021
"Tourism’s slow recovery prompts call for ‘unified travel rules,’ but not everyone is on board," Hawaii News Now, February 18, 2021
"SB1286 would make travel program uniform statewide," The Garden Island, February 18, 2021
"Honolulu County, HLTA partner to launch public health campaign in Waikiki," Pacific Business News, February 12, 2021
"Proposed bill would establish uniform Safe Travels program across the state," Pacific Business News, February 11, 2021
"Honolulu officials unveil new banners highlighting rules of COVID-19 safety," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 11, 2021
"Health banners along Kalakaua Avenue advocate coronavirus safety," KHON2, February 11, 2021
"Statewide Safe Travels bill is alive," The Garden Island, February 10, 2021
"Proposal To Scrap Kauai’s Two-Test Protocol For Arriving Travelers Advances," Civil Beat, February 9, 2021
"Bill to unify travel rules draws opposition on Kauai," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 10, 2021
"Lawmakers explore the idea of unifying pre-travel rules across the counties," KHON2, February 9, 2021
"Column: Striking balance between public health, economic recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 9, 2021
"House Leader Lays Out Proposals For Accountability, Land And Tourism," Civil Beat, February 3, 2021
"Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green seeks looser rules for vaccinated travelers," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 30, 2021
"Lt. Gov. Green sends re-opening proposal to Gov. Ige," KHON, January 29, 2021
"Waikiki hotel offering guests a personal concierge to navigate Hawaii's pre-travel testing," KITV, January 29, 2021
"Waikiki hotel launches new program to help travelers with Safe Travels," KHON, January 28, 2021
"New restriction on international travelers could slow down recovery of Hawaii tourism," KITV, January 26,2021
"Kauai employment suffers under restrictive travel policies," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 18, 2021
"HAF EAT THINK DRINK Virtual Event – Reimagining Tourism,"KHON2, January 11, 2021
"Hawaii businesses fear unemployment tax increases will ruin their economic recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 9, 2021
"Kauai travel rules change – again – as Hawaiian islands struggle with tourism, pandemic," USA Today, January 5, 2021
"Kauai expects slow economic recovery after tourism resumes," West Hawaii Today, January 5, 2020
"Ige has no plans to ease testing rules for visitors, despite calls to do so from tourism industry," Hawaii News Now, January 5, 2021
"Economic recovery for Kauai likely to be slow going," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 4, 2020
"Lackluster Hawaii tourism widens losses for hotels," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 20, 2020
"Donations beef up food distributions," The Garden Island, December 18, 2020
"Proposed Home Lands casino would allow golf course, theme parks, sporting events," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 17, 2020
"Traveling fixes urged during economic travails," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 14, 2020
"Hawaii forecasts visitor arrivals and spending to more than double next year," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 5, 2020
"Has The Hawaii Tourism Industry Lost Its Clout?," Civil Beat, December 2, 2020
"COVID committee suggests Safe Travels modification," The Garden Island, December 1, 2020
"Bill cuts off Hawaii Tourism Authority’s funding source," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, May 10, 2021
"The Waikiki crowds are back, but tourism officials say it’s anything but business as usual," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021
"Visitors returning to Waikiki offer much-needed boon for tourism industry, experts say," Hawaii News Now, May 3, 2021
"Counties, the TAT is now your problem too!" The Garden Island, May 2, 2021
"Mayor may seek increase on hotel room tax," The Maui News, May 1, 2021
"Hawaii governor expects vaccine passport to expand to all U.S. visitors by summer," Travel Weekly, April 26, 2021
"GMs clean rooms and operators cook as hotels struggle to rehire workers," Travel Weekly, April 25, 2021
“Bill could raise costs of vacationing in Hawaii ,” Honolulu Star-Advertiser April 24, 2021
"Vacation rental occupancy in March tops hotels again," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 23, 2021
“Hawaii hotel, airfare prices expected to increase as tourism recovers,” KHON2, April 23, 2021
“New Taxes, Tourism Funding Cuts Among Bills Pushed Through As Legislature Winds Down,” Civil Beat April 22, 2021
"Hawaii to begin vaccine passport program," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 21, 2021
"Interisland travel passports could help local families, businesses," KHON2, April 19, 2021
"Tourism interests urge Hawaii to adopt vaccine passport plan," Travel Weekly, April 18, 2021
"Oahu hotel workers now eligible for free Covid-19 testing," Pacific Business News, April 16, 2021
"Hawaii’s Gov. Details Effort to Create Vaccine Passport for Travelers to Skip Quarantine," Travel+Leisure, April 13, 2021
"Hawaii HR company says some employers are looking to hire during pandemic," KHON2, April 12, 2021
"Hawaii to roll out 'vaccine passport' program by summer," The Hill, April 12, 2021
"Hawaii’s Vaccine Passport Is Slated To Roll Out By Summer," Forbes, April 12, 2021
"Hawaii eyes summer rollout of a vaccine passport," Travel Weekly, April 10, 2021
"Green hopes to roll out vaccine passport pilot for inter-island travel by May 1," Hawaii News Now, April 10, 2021
"Hawaii one step closer to vaccine exemption for travelers," KHON2, April 10, 2021
"Travel leaders urge Hawaii governor to update travel restrictions ASAP," KHON2, April 7, 2021
"Occupancy grows at Hawaii short-term vacation rentals, outpacing hotels," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 5, 2021
"Hawaii travel restrictions might loosen as CDC guidelines change for those fully vaccinated," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 3, 2021
"Hawaii to consider changes to Safe Travels program after latest CDC guidance," Travel Weekly, April 2, 2021
"Hawaii visitor industry urges governor to loosen travel restrictions after latest CDC guidance," KHON2, April 2, 2021
"Hawaii explores use of vaccine passports for inter-island travel," USA Today, April 1, 2021
"Rental car shortage in Hawaii spikes prices in the hundreds," KHON2, March 31, 2021
"Hawaii moving forward using coronavirus vaccine passport for travel," KHON2, March 30, 2021
"Reformed gang member fatally shot in Aiea," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 29, 2021
"Struggling businesses hopeful spring break brings tourist spending," KITV4, March 25, 2021
"Bill that would allow statewide travel restriction plan deferred," West Hawaii Today, March 23, 2021
"Legislators defer measure relating to Safe Travels program," Hawaii Tribune-Herald, March 23, 2021
"Rapid growth in Hawaii arrivals stresses Safe Travels coronavirus screening," KHON2, March 23, 2021
"Hawaii tourism gains momentum," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 23, 2021
"Experts: Uptick in spring break visitors a sign that tourism economy is on the mend," Hawaii News Now, March 23, 2021
"Visitor industry on the lookout for sex trafficking, gambling in Waikiki," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 21, 2021
"Crime rates in Waikiki have plummeted and police and visitor industry leaders want to keep it that way," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 21, 2021
"The Conversation: Chasing Rainbows in Hawai‘i," Hawai'i Public Radio, March 19, 2020
"Is Hawaii Tourism Getting Close To Pre-Pandemic Levels?," Travel Pulse, March 17, 2021
"Hawaii shores inundated with visitors as spring break drives up travel," Hawaii News Now, March 15, 2021
"Annual visitor public safety conference to discuss topics like crimes, homelessness and COVID-19," KITV, March 15, 2021
"Hawaii public safety conference will address COVID-19 and homelessness," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 7, 2021
"Hawaii hotel leaders, union push for vaccine eligibility," West Hawaii Today, March 5, 2021
"Hawaii’s hotel industry wants workers vaccinated now," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, March 4, 2021
"Hawaii’s hospitality industry prepares for spring break influx of visitors," KHON2, March 2, 2021
"A year of COVID-19: Key leaders in Hawaii’s pandemic response recall the challenges they faced," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 28, 2021
"‘We’re Really Celebrating Tier 3’: Honolulu Eases Restrictions On Businesses," Honolulu Civil Beat, February 24, 2021
"VIDEO: Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association CEO Mufi Hannemann and Outrigger Hotels and Resorts CEO Jeff Wagoner join the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 24, 2021
"Hawaii hotel occupancy remained flat in January," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 23, 2021
"Hawaii Quarantine Kapu Breakers say mask wearing an issue in tourist areas," KHON2, February 22, 2021
"Hotel workers aren’t yet eligible for COVID vaccines in Hawaii. Should they be?," Hawaii News Now, February 19, 2021
"Some Hawaii hotels report business boost from travelers extending stays or escaping U.S. winter storms," KITV4, February 19, 2021
"Hundreds rally on Kauai to call for tourism reopening," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 19, 2021
"Some want a unified Hawaii travel program, critics argue it’s not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution," Hawaii News Now, February 18, 2021
"Tourism’s slow recovery prompts call for ‘unified travel rules,’ but not everyone is on board," Hawaii News Now, February 18, 2021
"SB1286 would make travel program uniform statewide," The Garden Island, February 18, 2021
"Honolulu County, HLTA partner to launch public health campaign in Waikiki," Pacific Business News, February 12, 2021
"Proposed bill would establish uniform Safe Travels program across the state," Pacific Business News, February 11, 2021
"Honolulu officials unveil new banners highlighting rules of COVID-19 safety," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 11, 2021
"Health banners along Kalakaua Avenue advocate coronavirus safety," KHON2, February 11, 2021
"Statewide Safe Travels bill is alive," The Garden Island, February 10, 2021
"Proposal To Scrap Kauai’s Two-Test Protocol For Arriving Travelers Advances," Civil Beat, February 9, 2021
"Bill to unify travel rules draws opposition on Kauai," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 10, 2021
"Lawmakers explore the idea of unifying pre-travel rules across the counties," KHON2, February 9, 2021
"Column: Striking balance between public health, economic recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, February 9, 2021
"House Leader Lays Out Proposals For Accountability, Land And Tourism," Civil Beat, February 3, 2021
"Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green seeks looser rules for vaccinated travelers," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 30, 2021
"Lt. Gov. Green sends re-opening proposal to Gov. Ige," KHON, January 29, 2021
"Waikiki hotel offering guests a personal concierge to navigate Hawaii's pre-travel testing," KITV, January 29, 2021
"Waikiki hotel launches new program to help travelers with Safe Travels," KHON, January 28, 2021
"New restriction on international travelers could slow down recovery of Hawaii tourism," KITV, January 26,2021
"Kauai employment suffers under restrictive travel policies," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 18, 2021
"HAF EAT THINK DRINK Virtual Event – Reimagining Tourism,"KHON2, January 11, 2021
"Hawaii businesses fear unemployment tax increases will ruin their economic recovery," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 9, 2021
"Kauai travel rules change – again – as Hawaiian islands struggle with tourism, pandemic," USA Today, January 5, 2021
"Kauai expects slow economic recovery after tourism resumes," West Hawaii Today, January 5, 2020
"Ige has no plans to ease testing rules for visitors, despite calls to do so from tourism industry," Hawaii News Now, January 5, 2021
"Economic recovery for Kauai likely to be slow going," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, January 4, 2020
"Lackluster Hawaii tourism widens losses for hotels," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 20, 2020
"Donations beef up food distributions," The Garden Island, December 18, 2020
"Proposed Home Lands casino would allow golf course, theme parks, sporting events," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 17, 2020
"Traveling fixes urged during economic travails," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 14, 2020
"Hawaii forecasts visitor arrivals and spending to more than double next year," Honolulu Star-Advertiser, December 5, 2020
"Has The Hawaii Tourism Industry Lost Its Clout?," Civil Beat, December 2, 2020
"COVID committee suggests Safe Travels modification," The Garden Island, December 1, 2020
