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  1. Pam M

    Great. Hurricane Douglas passes and Hurricane David (Ige) starts blowing in.
    Don’t let him fool you folks, this isn’t about COVID-19 safety, it’s all about money. Japan owns more properties in Hawai’i than any other Country.
    Ige is dispicable and will stop at nothing to insure his need for his pockets to be lined with yen.

  2. Mike S.

    If the Hawaiians feel comfortable bringing back travelers from whatever country AND this action keeps businesses open, then why not? As a mainlander, I would hope the saving of many jobs would make for a better Hawaiian experience for me when I am able to visit. Thumbs up to allowing whoever, to stabilize the economy.

  3. JohnW

    The mainland has a lot of people that have resisted social distancing and mask usage and as a result covid is spreading greater then it
    would have if everyone just pulled together for the greater good of all. We could have slowed this down but haven’t, we still could and may, but we are not there yet.
    In Asia mask usage is much more the norm. Even before the pandemic you would often see Asian travelers with masks on. It’s common place if someone was traveling and they contracted a cold. They wore a mask as a courtesy to others. Interesting to note…more then once I heard Americans take offense to traveling Asians wearing a mask as they erroneously assumed the mask wearer was trying to protect themselves. They weren’t, they were wearing a mask to protect those around them as a courtesy.
    Bottom line, Japan has done a better job of containing the virus then America. Of course it makes sense to open to them before areas with greater covid rates. If America had gotten this under control like Asia has and if Covid in Asia was as widespread as it is on the mainland I would say block Asia and open up to the mainland first. The virus doesn’t care what country you are from, just what you do to stop the spread, same goes for me.

    1. Nani C

      Question…

      Why is the Coronavirus Pandemic still not under control on the Mainland?

      Selfish Americans

  5. Tammy W

    Aloha! I’m really biting nails on my trip that I rescheduled from May to the end of October. I’m at a loss at what to do at this point. It’s a complicated trip involving 2 islands, 2 different timeshare companies, points on Hawaiian Air, and 2 different car rentals. To cancel would be a whole mess. I’m flying from San Diego. Does anyone else have a trip planned for Fall travel to Hawaii? Any advice is appreciated. I’m fine with travel testing. I’m fine with traveling period as we’ve been traveling the southland this whole pandemic (wearing masks and social distancing) we’ve been working this whole time so we aren’t able to quarantine. This trip has a good amount of money involved. I just don’t know what to do… wait it out or pull the plug before it’s too late?! Mahalo BOH please continue to update ya on this confusing situation. 🤙🏽

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Tammy.

      Thanks for your dozens of comments! If you can wait a bit longer without jeopardizing too much, that would be our suggestion. We are now expecting to know more in just over two weeks – say by August 15. Don’t hold us to that, but it is our expectation.

      Aloha.

      1. Tammy W

        Love you Beat Of Hawaii. I’ve been in a holding pattern since March so what’s another 2 months? This is crazy. Honestly, we’ve traveled so much and worked this whole pandemic time period and used many swimming pools. As long as you social distance and wear masks and don’t go out if you don’t feel well, there is very little chance of contracting or spreading the virus. Stay safe. ❤️

  6. Lynda C

    Aloha! The mainland is still the flaming capital of SARS Covid19. Why would anyone expect Hawaii to welcome that raging inferno? Japan, Australia and New Zealand have demonstrated that they understand the basics of disease prevention. Unfortunately the mainland residents have not. Yet as a tourist based economy we depend on visitors but there is no reason to jeopardize our citizens and economy with high risk mainland visitors. Mahalo

  7. Tom K

    Aloha. Thank you for re-running this question. I’m a Mainlander (East Coast), a Haole, who plans to retire in Kauai. Like many others, my wife and I cancelled our 3-week vacation in Kauai in May. And we have several good friends (locals) on Kauai. Several weeks ago, my initial reaction to a “Japan Bubble” was similar to other Mainlanders (We’re Americans, etc.). But now, with the big spike in cases throughout the U.S. – and especially in California a huge source of tourist – I have changed my mind. Please keep Hawaii safe. My wife is a Level 1 ER/Trauma Manager and fully appreciates the Islands limited healthcare capability. I now see the Japan Bubble as probably a good idea – a “test case” – to see if the State can make it work. Unfortunately, with the testing limitations in the Islands and on the Mainland, I agree with Gov Ige to strictly enforce the 14-day quarantine. That’s the sad reality of the situation. Aloha

  8. Jan M

    I’m, sadly, almost to the point of not caring what Hawaii does anymore. Maybe it’s time to explore our other options. Falling OUT of love with Hawaii after all the bad vibes. Being careful is understandable, but I object to being lumped together with uncaring, uncooperative tourists. It takes us two years of careful saving to manage a trip to Hawaii, to enjoy the “Aloha”. I’m thinking we might give Mexico a chance. I hear the people there are very welcoming.

  9. Beth C.

    I understand the United States has many more COVID cases, but as a longtime Hilton timeshare owner I am very sad I cannot visit. I was told timeshare owners do own a piece of the pie. We continue to pay huge maintenance fees for nothing. There is certainly no guarantee that our lost trips can be squeezed back in another year. Hawaii is part of the United States after all.

    1. Lee S

      We are Hilton timeshare owners as well. At least Hilton has taken steps to protect and extend points so that members won’t lose them. My husband is on the board of our time share, and they are just as frustrated as you are. They want to re-open, but that depends on Gov. Ige.

  10. Lee S

    I have family in Honolulu that works in the hospitality business. From that standpoint I would welcome a process that would allow them to get back to work, and which would help the economy of the Islands. We also own interests in timeshares in which a large number of owners are from Japan, so that would help them remain solvent. On the other hand, Hawaii is part of the US, so I can understand why people would be upset. Actually, I don’t think it matters where the governor chooses to open tourism from, as the virus is all around the world. New Zealand has cases, Japan has cases, and in fact, the cases are leveling off and dropping in some parts of the US. It will get to Hawaii with travelers, no matter where they are from–remember the first cases in Hawaii, were from—Japan. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the reopening process.

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