HTA Response to Mayor Blangiardi Announcement

For Immediate Release: October 27, 2021
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2021-10-27 HTA Response to Mayor Blangiardi Announcement.pdf

HONOLULU – John De Fries, president and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), issued the following statement in response to Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s announcement today about the lifting of capacity restrictions in the City and County of Honolulu. Capacity restrictions for indoor and outdoor events will be eased beginning November 3.

“Mayor Blangiardi’s decision to ease indoor and outdoor venue capacity requirements on Oahu is welcomed news to our community and visitor industry. The timing will allow residents and businesses to more fully enjoy the holidays and is an important step toward our economic recovery and improving the overall experience of being in Hawaii during this festive time of year. We continue to encourage those who can get vaccinated to do so and for everyone to follow the recommended safety guidelines of wearing masks and maintaining a safe distance from others.”

The City and County of Honolulu’s Safe Access Oahu program requires all customers and employees of certain businesses, such as restaurants, bars, gyms and museums, to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result to enter the indoor areas of an establishment. For more information, visit www.oneoahu.org.

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