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Aloha-I also wonder how “fair” this is. The same people that are in favor of welcoming Japan probably also think the federal government (ie the mainland) should be an endless supply of relief. You can’t have it both ways. As usual your story is insightful and relevant. One thing that is missing however is what the two of you think. If in fact Japan or any other country is allowed to travel to Hawaii before the mainland do you think that is a good idea? I know I am not alone in respecting your opinion.
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Hi Jon.
For us, this is an odd proposal. Being based on Kauai, we would expect it to have little benefit for the neighbor islands. Japanese visitors primarily go to Oahu, and stay in hotels. That’s where the benefit would be seen. And that’s before we consider the PR concerns which we alluded to. Also. it comes down to timing. If this were done in concert with opening US travel with testing (and again where do any of these tests come from?), then it would be perceived far differently, and better, than if it were done before or instead of US travel opening. We can’t fathom the state doing anything to alienate the west coast visitors who are the primary drivers for Hawaii’s tourism economy. Lastly, communication from the state is lacking, at best. So this gets discussed by officials without any mention of where it fits into a bigger and never to this point detailed plan.
Thanks for asking.
Aloha.
I do not agree that US citizens should be shunned. As others have stated, Hawaii is a part of the United States of America. That being said, what will be their response when they have a spike in cases from these foreign vistors. Now, that will be interesting. I absolutely hate when commentors lump all of the into the same category. I am sorry “Dave” but I am an extremely responsible individual who has yet to contract the virus!
No surprise that Hawaii still does not believe it is a us state, or atleast Some hawaiians think the rules don’t apply to them. Another big blow to PR for 70 percent of tourists from the mainland. Very stupid.
Yes have hawaii send its bills and requests fir aud to japan and any other bubbles it would like to be in, away from usa.
Japan had 996 new COVID-19 cases on 7/23/2020. On June 23, 2020, only one month prior, there were only 53 new cases reported. This is close to a 20 (twenty!) fold increase in daily cases in the span of only one month.
With this dramatic increase in cases along with a dramatically increasing curve, does Hawaii want to risk opening to even Japanese travelers at this time?
I would encourage Hawaii to wait. Please don’t open up only to rebound as a hot spot for COVID-19 in the near future. Keep yourselves safe.
The only pro-Japanese comments from the previous post were from Islanders. No one on the mainland thinks this is a fair and equitable way to open a US state to US citizens. Hawai’i is acting more like a territory and not a state. I get they’re all concerned but really? Get over yourself already. Hawai’i used to be my number one choice for vacations but after this fiasco I doubt I’ll be back anytime soon. Good luck surviving on the 15% tourists. It’s time the US government shuts off the unemployment funding faucet and let Hawai’i figure it out on their own.
We are tax paying part-time residents of Kauai and I strongly object to any consideration of opening the travel to anyone without first addressing those folks that continue to pay taxes, HOA fees, utilities, and housekeeping on the island.
—Bill from Northern CA
Who cares at this point?
2021 come quickly.
I find that the allowing of only visitors from other countries that have control over their virus as a common sense approach. I am not a Hawaii resident but I do own a family home on Maui that my family has been enjoying for 50+ years. It is very hard for our family to sit back and not use our home while we go through this pandemic. We have spent many holidays and celebrated weddings and anniversary’s on the island, but we have maintained our respect for our Hawaiian neighbors and have canceled all of our visits until it is safe to travel once again. I believe the governments approach could be worded and handled better so as not to alienate main land visitors that boosts the Hawaiian economy. There definitely needs to be a compromise on both sides and a well thought of plan for re-entry.
As a frequent visitor to Hawaii, I have a deep concern for our friends over there. Japan and other countries seem to have taken some effective steps to control COVID, and I can accept that lifting some restrictions with them might be okay. I know Hawai’i needs to find economic relief while still protecting people from exposure. The incidents of illness in the continental states are not decreasing and no effective steps are being taken toward containment. If hospitals in Hawai’i are overwhelmed, you can’t send the overflow to other states. I think allowing tourism from countries like Japan and New Zealand is a good next step.
Hawaii needs the money…. Let em come…. Done with the ridiculous politics… It’s time for survival.