State Welcomes Back Vaccinated Tourists, But it will Take Industry Time to Make Up for Lost Ground
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After Hawaii Gov. David Ige asked tourists to stay home in August, statewide visitor arrivals plunged 30% the following month.
Part of it was due to a seasonal slowdown.
But potential tourists were also worried that further restrictions — or even a lockdown — might be implemented during their trips.
“We’ve taken a big hit in September, October with a messaging saying this is not the time to come to Hawaii,” said Mufi Hannemann, CEO of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association. Read more.
‘The time has come’: City Will Soon Allow Large Outdoor, Indoor Venues to Operate at Full Capacity
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced a reopening plan Wednesday that dramatically eases restrictions on outdoor and indoor events, acknowledging the city is moving forward with allowing indoor gatherings at full venue capacity without the state’s blessing.
“We are going in a separate direction,” Blangiardi said, at a news conference.
“The state understands that and we have accepted full responsibility at the City and County. It’s a new acceptable norm. Our public health is top of mind, but the time has come for us to move forward.” Read more.
FDA Paves Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations in Young Kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
The FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use, and up to 28 million more American children could be eligible for vaccinations as early as next week. Read more.
How Brands & Marketers Can Make the Most of TikTok
Thursday, November 4, 2021, 9:00 a.m.
COVID-19 changed our lives.
In order to be together safely, we had to be apart; therefore, many started to use Internet for the first time. The pandemic generated a new normal of our daily interactions - via phone, pad, and computer screens. Like the teenagers, adults discovered TikTok was the place to laugh, sing, and dance.
If you want a fun venue to market your business, this event is for you. Check this out if you are an entrepreneur, mom-and-pop business owner, small business manager, professional, and decision maker working for any size business. Discover how TikTok can work for you.
Join HTDC Innovate Hawaii on Wednesday, November 10 at noon to learn about Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), which allows for the electronic exchange of business documents, like purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notifications, between trading partners in a more automated fashion that minimizes the need for additional employee headcount on hand to do business.
Brian Finks, Senior Channel Sales Manager, and Bill Gaustad, Manager, Sales Channels, at SPS Commerce will provide background on the different approaches to doing EDI and the challenges and benefits to be aware of. They will also walk through the SPS solution offering at a high level followed by Q&A.
This webinar will be geared towards organizations such as retailers, grocers, and distributors who are placing outbound purchase orders to their suppliers/vendors/manufactures.
Virtual events are being held to raise awareness of small business ownership and encourage communities. This year, the SBA will focus on celebrating the strength and resilience of small business community as they continue to adapt, pivot, and overcome the economic hardships from the last 18 months. The online sessions are free.
Quick Books On-line - “How to Get Your Business Financials in Order” Thursday, 11/4, 9:00am-10:30am & 1:30pm-3:00pm
Register Free @ https://bit.ly/quickbooks-online-hi
How closely do you monitor your company’s reputation management? We are conducting an anonymous survey to understand how businesses evaluate and measure their reputations. Feel free to complete the optional survey below.
Join Chamber member Alzheimer's Association - Hawaii and its corporate sponsors, teams, and walkers for this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's - Oahu on Saturday, November 6, 2021 where you can walk and fight this disease from home or anywhere you choose! Visit act.alz.org/oahuwalk to sign up today. Together we can, together we will #ENDALZ!
Seeking Volunteers:
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii's 9th Annual Business on the Green Golf Tournament
Monday, November 15, 2021
Come and help at the Chamber's annual golf tournament, and enjoy a fun day of networking with industry professionals at the 9th annual Business on the Green Golf Tournament at Hoakalei Country Club.
Let us know if you are interested in volunteering by completing the form, below!
