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Step Back in Time: You’re About Have Hawaii to Yourself

Once Hawaii starts seriously contemplating resuming tourism, perhaps as soon as July, you’re about to step back in time a whopping four decades. You will arrive at a Hawaii you may not have ever seen before. The beaches are the same, but the crowds are fewer and there is a feeling of having more of Hawaii to yourself. This is an unequaled opportunity.

You may want to hold on to those Hawaii vacation plans, as this is going to get really interesting.

Perhaps the best experience in decades is yet to come for late 2020 and 2021 Hawaii vacations. That includes airfare sales that will be widespread in order to get you flying again and sales on hotels and vacation rentals too. There is simply no doubt about that. Yes, we’re going to be seeing sub $100 airfares again.

Hawaii will welcome just over three million visitors this year.

This is a massive decrease of more than two-thirds from last year, according to data from the state. Hawaii is hopeful that by 2021, that number will increase to six million, which is still a drop of 40% from 2019. Estimates for 2022 are perhaps eight million, and 9 million in 2023. “Visitor arrivals will not reach the 2019 level until 2025…spending will decrease more during the next few years due to the decrease in daily spending.” (State of Hawaii).

It will be a unique time to visit Hawaii.

This is especially true while international travel and cruise ship travel may remain largely on hold. And with fewer tourists competing to fill everything from hotels and vacation rentals, to activities, restaurants, and air travel, you can be sure to find more discounts than expected. Everyone working in tourism will be happy you are back.

How will locals, not connected to tourism, feel about visitors?

When unemployment checks run out soon, the mood is expected to suddenly change. Hawaii’s unemployment insurance fund is projected to be depleted in June, while Federal benefits will end in July. Hawaii has seen a 765% increase in unemployment.

People here need to work. And no tourists means no work and no money. As we said before, tourism impacts the vast majority of the entire state in one way or another.

Will masks be required or reservations at beaches?

We can’t say exactly what Hawaii will decide. Probably yes on masks and distancing in most instances, as we have now, and as is the norm in many places. And beyond that, we will have to wait and see. Please stay tuned.

We always look forward to hearing from you!

Did you read As Desperation Ensues, Hawaiian Airlines Speaks on Restarting Tourism Now? Yesterday’s read has fascinating comments from a huge number of visitors.

116 thoughts on “Step Back in Time: You’re About Have Hawaii to Yourself”

  1. My husband and I are so looking forward to being in Hawaii (maui) in Aug this year. We originally booked in march. This will be our 4th trip to Hawaii. We both feel so much better physically when we visit!
    Mohala

  2. If we are required to quar antine upon arrival, this is an obvious non-starter. Distancing in restaurants, at the grocery store or in public places will be ok. Facemasks on beaches is also non-starter. I will be waiting until I get firm info from Hawaii authorities. Planning on October this year, maybe…

  3. Round trips to Hawaii right now seem to range from mid 400’s on up mid 600’s from Los Angeles.

    Do you think they’ll go lower as we get closer to December 2020?

    We have reservations at a couple resorts in Dec 2020 and wondering if the that timing might be pretty good. Dec 19th thru the 26th. On the Big Island Hawaii.

  4. I visited Hawaii,March 6-14,2020 to visit my Daughter. I stayed at the Imperial Resort. I had Hawaii to myself as there we’re few tourists and few flyers on my plane. I plan to Return to Hawaii December 24-January 2, 2021 to spend Christmas and New Year’s Day with my Daughter which is an over 15 year, Dream Come True! I can’t wait to return to my Second Home!! Yeah!!

  5. I have read a few articles that Hawaii may waive the 14 day quar antine for those that have a negative C0VID test prior to boarding the plane on the mainland. My trip is planned for mid July. I would be more than happy to comply with this. How likely do you think this is for July travel?

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