* The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) commissioned a second survey to gauge total journey satisfaction below the brand new Secure Travels program. (You’ll be able to overview our coverage of the first survey here.) Within the newest survey, 82% rated their journey as “wonderful.” That end result was down by 3% in comparison with the earlier survey. You’ll be able to overview the complete leads to well-organized slides here.
* That very same HTA survey indicated 90% compliance in sporting a masks, which is in close to alignment with the statewide mask-wearing observational metrics. Apparently, the mayor of Maui has completely different observations as he had some harsh phrases aimed toward guests in statements shared by Hawaii News Now:
“You see these individuals on the seashore again right here, they’re guests they usually’re not sporting masks,” he mentioned. “I let you know proper now, so far as I’m involved should you can’t obey our guidelines, don’t come should you can’t put on a masks or do what is correct.” He added, “I don’t care should you come from Texas, I don’t care should you come from Mississippi, or any state that doesn’t require it. Right here in Hawaii and Maui County, it’s a mandate.”
* On Hawaii’s Massive Island, they’re contemplating modifying their COVID-19 testing of arriving vacationers citing mounting prices per Hawaii News Now. The take a look at they’re referring to is the take a look at administered on the Massive Island airports for arriving vacationers. The pre-travel take a look at will nonetheless be required. Out of a complete of about 180,000 exams upon arrival, there have been 165 optimistic outcomes.
* Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore is plans to reopen July 1, 2021 after a multi-million greenback renovation per the Star Advertiser. This resort is one in all our Oahu favorites, so we’ll be excited to ultimately see the renovated resort.
