October 25, 2021
Aloha kākou,
As we look toward the weeks ahead, we are encouraged by the signs of travel demand rebounding and vaccination rates improving. We are optimistic about the steady return of travel this holiday season, a cherished time for our family members to come back home and visitors to rejuvenate and spend time with their loved ones.
Governor Ige’s recent announcement inviting vaccinated residents and visitors to travel once again to and from the Hawaiian Islands beginning November 1 is a welcomed message for the visitor industry and the thousands of businesses and residents that depend on it. We thank everyone in Hawai‘i’s resilient hospitality industry for the sacrifices you continue to make to keep our community and guests safe.
We also thank all of the travelers who postponed their vacations to Hawai‘i over the past two months for their understanding and patience during a time when the COVID-19 delta variant was surging in our community and putting a strain on our health care resources. It is assuring to see that Hawai‘i is now in a stronger position from a public health standpoint for vaccinated travelers to visit.
In addition, we are monitoring the U.S. reopening of international travel beginning November 8 and the new requirements and restrictions there within.
The focus of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and our Global Marketing Team continues to be on educating visitors about the protocols in place as well as being mindful and responsible while in our island home.
All visitors, domestic and international, should still be aware that the State of Hawai‘i’s Safe Travels program and COVID-19 restrictions on indoor and outdoor capacity limits remain in place. For the safety of our community, we urge visitors to do their research, plan ahead, wear their masks, maintain six feet of distance from others, and heed all federal, state and county guidelines.
Mahalo nui,
