There are signs indicating Hawaii tourism may restart sooner than expected.
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Of course none of us possess the much desired “crystal ball” and are all hoping for the best, whatever form that may come in. My own crystal ball-ish estimate is that I do believe Governor Ige is a good man, trying to do what he feels is in the best interest of the Hawaii residents and visitors. And I’m not just saying that as a feel good statement. Here the “but” part..
BUT, if I had to guess- I would guess that Governor Ige’s work and personal experience comes from operating with an extremely high degree of accuracy and detail. I don’t imagine he is one known for “just go for it.” And that scrutinizing for accuracy if true, has likely served him very well.
How to proceed under uncertain times however, does take gathering knowledge of risks and consequences and then saying “let’s try this!” In this regard, I’m guessing the Lt. Governor who’s familiar with risk as a physician will need to push a little to help his boss go forward despite risks.
And this I feel is what we need. We need to make a preliminary plan for “Stage 1 reopening” with Stage 2 and 3 mapped out. And we need a plan to freeze and step back just in case unexpected risk happens. But we HAVE to take that step. Or we KNOW what will inevitably happen if we stay still forever.
Peace, respect and Aloha to all who contribute to this wonderful site, and Admin.
Rick
Hi Rick.
Thanks very much.
Aloha.
Would not those businesses who might have a larger operation than some of their competitors, and/or better off financially than those same competitors, benefit greatly if all or some of their competitors had to close? After all, this is a “dog eat dog” world we live in at the moment with so many greedy people out there. Its the age old story, the Governor and most of the other politicians at federal, state and county level [edited] they don’t have a clue as to what they are doing!!
So if I am in the mainland in central part of the USA and have to change planes on the west coast if I am tested x number of days before my flight is that good to enter Hawaii with. Me and 12 others are supposed to come to the big island 3rd week of September this yr.Thanks and mahal
Hi Larry.
We’ll be updating as soon as we learn more so stay tuned
Aloha.
My opinion is that the airline needs an influx of revenue even though they most likely will cancel these flights do to the quar antine still being in effect. Note that you can change your dates at no charge but won’t get a refund. So I don’t think it’s a matter of anything else but bringing in the $$’s to keep everyone a float.
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I posted on an earlier article the difficulty we have had getting our Delta plane tickets, rental car and marriott refunded. I had no choice but to re-book for August 15. I am hoping the c0vid test plan pans out. I just hope my doctor will allow it for travel. fingers crossed
I have a lot of concerns about C0vid testing as it is not the most accurate in the world and you could test negative yesterday and test positive today, so what good is a negative test 3 days ago? I think the main use of the testing is to track where it is coming from and not preventing some from getting it. And not only that, but so many are symptom free that they don’t know they have it. I’m not convinced that travel is safe for anyone yet, and may not be for quite some time, so I’m not sure that Hawaiians are safe any time soon as are those from the mail land. Just my thoughts! The main land is still having spikes because so few are following guidelines that the CDC has set forth. That and the riots, protests and packed beaches, sports venues, and so many other areas. Outside may be safer than inside, but in my opinion it’s all a risk! Test or no tests! Just my opinion!!!!
Aloha Pam,
More testing = more spikes. But it’s the amount of hospitalizations that count. Like most illnesses, many get sick but most are not hospitalized.
As long as people aren’t sick enough to be hospitalized or worse … dying, then it’s an illness … period.
How exciting!!! Gosh I hope this happens! It sounds very logical to me. My only concern is being able to get the test, especially since our trip is scheduled for suoer early Saturday morning after Thanksgiving. I’m hoping a test on Wednesday before Thanksgiving would work OR that I’ll be able to get one on black Friday.
Thank you for the uplifting news!!! I will keep praying for a miracle that we can come to your beautiful island in August. I am already looking into testing for myself, my husband and girls!!!! I do have to say The Beat of Hawaii has been a beacon of light for us thanks for all the info!!!
Thanks again and ALOHA!!!
Hi Pam.
Thank you for making our day!
Aloha.
Ditto!
Will be interesting to see the fate of Gov. Ige at the next election…..
Aloha Bob,
Thankfully, this is Ige’s last term. Can we impeach him prior to him running out his last 2.5 yrs? One would hope so!
Recall
Um hello…when IGE’s term is up… he can’t stay as governor anymore…
Ige doesn’t care as his second and final term is up end of 2022. He sure is doing a great job in permanently closing many small businesses, all while he and all those government officials are getting their full salaries, while everyone else is suffering. But he says “we are all in this together!”…..yeah, right.
My daughter and her fiance will be glad to get a test prior to flying if it means no quar antine! They fly on 8-1 and marry on 8-4 (after having to cancel in May). Seems like a totally reasonable solution to me.