Public may traverse parks to access ocean. Stand-alone comfort stations, outdoor showers, Koko Head Shooting Complex Following a continued surge of COVID-19 cases and deaths, Mayor Caldwell’s Emergency Order 2020-23 includes the closure of City parks, most park facilities, all campgrounds, Botanical Gardens, and Community Gardens from Saturday, August 8 through Friday, September 4, 2020. In accordance with that Emergency Order, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is additionally announcing: 1. The closure of parks includes the closure of the following park facilities: beaches, pools, playgrounds, courts, fields, exercise equipment, dog parks, skateparks, the Koko Crater Tramway, and People’s Open Markets. Additional information about archery ranges and parking lots is included below. 2. Stand-alone comfort stations, outdoor showers, and the Koko Head Shooting Complex will remain open following their regular schedule. Stand-alone comfort stations are outdoor bathroom facilities not attached to other park buildings (such as gymnasiums or recreation rooms). Archery ranges in other City park locations will be closed. 3. You may still traverse a park to access the ocean, but you may not remain in the park or on the beach. Fishing below the high-water mark is allowed, but groups are not allowed and physical distancing must be observed. You may not traverse a park for other exercise needs such as walking, jogging, running and bicycling. 4. The City parks closure includes closure of the park parking lots. However, park parking lots with primary election ballot drop boxes will remain open until late Saturday, Aug. 8 to allow for the ballots to be cast by the 7 p.m. deadline. Those parking lots include: Kahuku District Park, Kāneʻohe District Park, Neal S. Blaisdell Park, and Waiʻanae District Park. Please vote. 5. Lookout parking lots will be closed. This includes, but is not limited to, parking lots for Diamond Head, Lāna‘i, and Hālona Blowhole lookouts. 6. All park permits are cancelled during the closure (including permits for camping, outdoor team sports, picnics, and commercial activities). Refunds will be issued, but please be patient. 7. Fall DPR classes are cancelled. Please continue to wear your facial coverings and practice physical distancing. Accommodations concerning this announcement are available upon request to persons with disabilities. Please call (808) 768-3003 or send an email to parks@honolulu.gov for further information. Mahalo and stay healthy.

Mayor Michael Victorino released the following statement on Gov. David Ige’s announcement to reinstate the mandatory 14-day interisland travel quarantine: "We appreciate the Governor for following our request and making the difficult decision to reinstate the mandatory 14-day quarantine for interisland travelers. As cases continue to rise exponentially on Oahu, bold actions need to be taken to protect our communities on the Neighbor Islands. We pray for our friends, family and loved ones on Oahu, and remain committed to support the Governor and other Counties on curbing the spread of COVID-19. I also want to remind everyone to do their part and know that we will get through this pandemic together."

Gov. David Ige announced today that the inter-island travel quarantine will be reinstated, in part, on Tuesday, Aug. 11. During an afternoon news conference, the governor said that he would reinstate the quarantine for all interisland travelers, although details were still being developed. However, after further discussions with Attorney General Clare Connors, Gov. Ige has decided that he will approve the inter-island travel quarantine only for travelers arriving on the islands of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i, Maui and Kalawao. The quarantine requirement applies to any person traveling to these islands and between these islands. It does not include inter-island travelers arriving on O‘ahu. The period of self-quarantine will begin immediately upon arrival and last 14 days or the duration of the person’s stay on the island, whichever is shorter. Gov. Ige signed the 11th emergency proclamation Friday, which reinstates a partial inter-island travel quarantine. The rules go into effect on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. The rollback was first announced Thursday, as O‘ahu continues to deal with a surge of COVID-19 cases due to large gatherings. The rules state quarantine will only be mandatory for passengers arriving in the counties of Kauaʻi, Maui, Hawaiʻi and Kalawao (Molokai). The quarantine requirement applies to any person traveling to and between the islands in these counties. It does not include inter-island travelers arriving on O‘ahu. The period of self-quarantine will begin immediately upon arrival and last 14 days or the duration of the person’s stay on the island, whichever is shorter. Gov Ige. said, “I have been working closely with all of our county mayors and we agree that reinstating part of the inter-island travel quarantine is necessary and the right thing to do at this time. We must protect our neighbor island residents in light of the alarming increase in COVID-19 cases on O‘ahu.” It’s also important to note that these rules don’t change quarantine protocols already in place for travelers coming into Hawai‘i from out-of-state. The inter-island quarantine continues through Aug. 31 unless it is terminated or extended by a separate proclamation. The previous inter-island travel quarantine affecting all inter-island travelers took effect on Apr. 1 and was lifted on June 16. The proclamation can be viewed here: https://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2008022-ATG_Eleventh-Proclamation-for-COVID-19-distribution-signed.pdf

The County of Kaua‘i is reminding residents of the new Kupuna hours at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the process for rescheduling appointments online for the general public. Kupuna hours were adjusted this week as the county returned to a normal five-day work schedule. Kupuna hours are now offered from 8-9 a.m., Monday through Friday. During these hours, no appointments are necessary for those ages 65 and older, and Kupuna will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Based on the overwhelming popularity of this pilot program, Kupuna are advised to arrive early enough to be in the building by 7:45 a.m. in order to ensure service that day. Except road testing, all other DMV services will be offered to Kupuna during these dedicated hours. Updates to the DMV’s Kupuna hours will be announced as changes are needed. Additionally, to accommodate the new Kupuna hours and the county’s return to a five-day work schedule, officials needed to cancel some appointments that were previously booked between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. A notice went out to those individuals, but officials are reminding everyone with canceled appointments that they must reschedule a new appointment online. “Appointments can be made up to 60 days in advance through our online system,” said Finance Director Reiko Matsuyama. “While we are currently working hard to call everyone impacted by the scheduling change, we are experiencing a heavy backlog. Those still needing to make an appointment are advised to check our website daily for new available time slots. We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we continue to follow safety measures that limit in-person contact, while serving the public to the best of our ability.” DMV services are available to the general public by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments can be made online at https://kauaidmvappt.cxmflow.com/en/WizardAppt/Units. To access the link through the County of Kaua‘i website, visit www.kauai.gov and click on the “GetInLineOnline” icon. A list of required documents and answers to frequently asked questions can also be found on the county’s website. For Drivers’ Licensing, please visit www.kauai.gov/DriversLicense and for Motor Vehicle, please visit www.kauai.gov/MVR. Please be sure to bring all required documents to your scheduled appointment. The county DMV ensures that the health and safety of the community and their associates has been and remains their primary focus. As a reminder, social distancing guidelines will be enforced, and masks will be required for entry and service. For more information or questions, please contact the Drivers’ Licensing Division at 241-4242 or the Motor Vehicles Division at 241-4256.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises the public that the Kuhio Highway Southbound contraflow between Kapule Highway and the Kapaa Temporary Bypass Road will resume on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. This involves weekday operations only, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The Wailua-Kapaa corridor on Kuhio Highway is monitored daily for traffic and congestion. A recent rise in traffic volume along this stretch was the impetus for the change. HDOT will continue to observe the situation and reintroduce Saturday contraflow as traffic conditions warrant. Mahalo for your patience and kokua in this process. HDOT will continue to monitor the traffic flow in the area and make adjustments as necessary to ensure efficiency and public safety.

South Kohala District Court Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 A South Kohala District Court employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The case, which was reported Tuesday, is the only confirmed case of any Judiciary employee statewide. The individual was asymptomatic but took a COVID-19 test as a precautionary measure, unrelated to the person’s work at the Judiciary. The employee is at home self-isolating. All employees at the facility were directed to go home, self-quarantine, monitor their health, and seek advice of a medical provider, including the possibility of getting their own COVID-19 test. DOH will also help conduct contact-tracing. The courthouse, which is located in the Waimea Civic Center complex, remains closed. Arrangements are being made for the facility to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Once facility cleaning is complete, reopening of the courthouse will be pending staff availability. As a result of the closure, the Chief Justice issued an order extending the filing deadline for documents due on Aug. 4 in the South Kohala District Court. All documents due to have been filed on Aug. 4 shall be deemed to have been timely filed if they are filed by Aug. 5, 2020. In addition, all hearings or trials canceled due to the closure will be rescheduled to the next available date with due consideration for any statutory mandates. https://www.courts.state.hi.us/news_and_reports/2020/08/south-kohala-district-court-employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19

The Honolulu Medical Examiner reported the death of a Honolulu man to the Dept. of Health, who had tested positive for COVID-19. The man was in the 40 to 59-year-old age group and he had underlying medical conditions. An investigation into his cause of death continues, and it is recorded as the 27th COVID-19 death in Hawai‘i since the beginning of the pandemic. Health Director Dr. Bruce Anderson stated, “We all extend our condolences to the family and friends of this man. Every death reminds us how very serious this disease is. Coronavirus can strike down anyone of any age. We can all protect each other and prevent more hospitalizations and deaths.” DOH is reporting another day of triple digit coronavirus diagnosis. 144 cases today, with 139 on O‘ahu and five (5) on Hawai‘i Island. The headlines demonstrate that this is not the time for anyone in Hawai‘i to be letting their guard down: These are some examples of clusters that are under investigation: 71 cases linked to a series of funeral events 6 cases linked to a hot yoga class 12 cases associated with a birthday party Multiple household & other clusters associated with social interactions The majority of new COVID-19 cases continue to be associated with community spread: 24 of today’s newly diagnosed cases and only two associated with travel, though the risk factor for 118 cases are still under investigation. www.hawaiicovid19.com

In May 2020, Hawaii hotels statewide continued to report substantially lower revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy compared to May 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s (HTA) Tourism Research Division, statewide RevPAR decreased to $18 (-91.1%), ADR fell to $127 (-50.4%), and occupancy declined to 14.2 percent (-64.9 percentage points) (Figure 1) in May. The report’s findings utilized data compiled by STR, Inc., which conducts the largest and most comprehensive survey of hotel properties in the Hawaiian Islands. In May, Hawaii hotel room revenues statewide fell by 95.5 percent to $15.4 million. Room supply was 48.9 percent lower year-over-year (819,800 room nights) and room demand dropped to 121,300 room nights (-90.8%) (Figure 2). Many properties closed or reduced operations starting in April 2020. Since March 26, all passengers arriving from out-of-state were required to abide by a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1 to include interisland travelers. All classes of Hawaii hotel properties statewide reported lower RevPAR, ADR and occupancy in May compared to a year ago. Performance data for Luxury Class properties were not available for May due to property closures. Maui County hotels reported RevPAR at $15 (-94.5%), with declines in both ADR to $117 (-66.4%) and occupancy of 12.6 percent (-63.7 percentage points) in May. Data for the month of May was not available for Maui’s luxury resort region of Wailea. The Lahaina/Kaanapali/Kapalua region had RevPAR of $4 (-98.1%), ADR of $70 (-76.1%), and occupancy at 5.8 percent (-69.5 percentage points). Oahu hotels reported a 90.4 percent drop in RevPAR to $18 in May. ADR decreased to $136 (-39.2%) and occupancy declined to 13.1 percent (-69.9 percentage points). Waikiki hotels earned $12 (-93.6%) in RevPAR with ADR at $129 (-41.7%) and occupancy of 9.2 percent (-74.3 percentage points). Hotels on the island of Hawaii earned RevPAR of $22 (-86.7%) in May, with declines in both occupancy (19.3 percent, -52.4 percentage points) and ADR ($116, -50.5%). Data for the month of May was not available for the Kohala Coast. Kauai hotels’ RevPAR fell to $19 (-89.9%) in May, with lower ADR ($125, -51.8%) and occupancy (14.9 percent, -56.3 percentage points). About the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report The Hawaii Hotel Performance Report is produced using hotel survey data compiled by STR, Inc., the largest survey of its kind in Hawaii. The survey generally excludes properties with under 20 lodging units, such as small bed and breakfasts, youth hostels, single-family vacation rentals, cottages, individually rented vacation condominiums and sold timeshare units no longer available for hotel use. The data has been weighted both geographically and by class of property to compensate for any over and/or under representation of hotel survey participants by location and type. For May, the survey included 81 properties representing 18,306 rooms, or 34.1 percent of all lodging properties and 66.3 percent of operating lodging properties with 20 rooms or more in the Hawaiian Islands, including full service, limited service, and condominium hotels. PRINT REPORT Tables of hotel performance statistics, including data presented in the report are available for viewing online at: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/research/infrastructure-research/

In June 2020, Hawaii hotels statewide reported substantial declines in revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy compared to June 2019 as tourism continued to be impacted significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report published by Hawaii Tourism Authority’s (HTA) Research Division, statewide RevPAR decreased to $25 (-89.3%), ADR fell to $162 (-42.4%), and occupancy declined to 15.6 percent (-68.3 percentage points) (Figure 1) in June. The report’s findings utilized data compiled by STR, Inc., which conducts the largest and most comprehensive survey of hotel properties in the Hawaiian Islands. In June, Hawaii hotel room revenues statewide fell by 94.2 percent to $22.3 million. Room demand was 89.9 percent lower than the same period last year. Room supply decreased by 45.6 percent year-over-year (Figure 2). Many properties closed or reduced operations starting in April. Since March 26, all passengers arriving from out-of-state were required to abide by a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1 to include interisland travelers; the interisland quarantine ended on June 15. All classes of Hawaii hotel properties statewide reported RevPAR losses in June compared to a year ago. Luxury Class properties earned RevPAR of $26 (-94.0%), with ADR of $335 (-39.5%) and occupancy at 7.9 percent (-72.1 percentage points). Upper Midscale Class properties earned slightly higher RevPAR ($29, -79.8%) than Luxury Class hotels due to comparatively higher occupancy at 18.6 percent (-67.9 percentage points). All of Hawaii’s four island counties reported lower RevPAR and occupancy. Hotels on the island of Hawaii led the state in June RevPAR at $37 (-80.8%), with occupancy of 26.9 percent (-51.5 percentage points) and ADR at $139 (-44.1%). Maui County hotels had the lowest June RevPAR at $16 (-95.1%), with ADR of $218 (-44.7%) and occupancy at 7.2 percent (-73.5 percentage points). Oahu hotels reported $25 (-88.2%) for RevPAR in June, with ADR at $164 (-32.5%) and occupancy of 15.4 percent (-72.5 percentage points). Waikiki hotels earned $20 (-90.3%) in RevPAR with ADR at $164 (-30.8%) and occupancy of 12.4 percent (-75.8 percentage points). Kauai hotels earned RevPAR of $29 (-86.0%) in June, with ADR at $149 (-46.7%) and occupancy of 19.6 percent (-54.7 percentage points). First Half of 2020 Through the first six months of 2020, Hawaii hotels statewide reported modest ADR growth and lower occupancy, which resulted in lower RevPAR compared to the first half of 2019. Statewide RevPAR declined to $144 (-35.9%), with ADR of $291 (+3.9%) and occupancy of 49.7 percent (-30.8 percentage points) (Figure 8). Year-to-date performance was the result of a strong first quarter countered by a very weak second quarter. In the first half of 2020, Hawaii hotel room revenues fell by 50.6 percent to $1.09 billion compared to the $2.21 billion earned in the first half of 2019. There were approximately 2.2 million fewer available room nights (-22.9%) and approximately 4.1 million fewer occupied room nights (-52.4%) compared to a year ago (Figure 9). Many hotel properties across the state were closed or had rooms out of service due to COVID-19 impacts. Other properties were already closed for renovation or had rooms out of service for renovation. All classes of Hawaii hotel properties statewide reported lower RevPAR, higher ADR, and occupancy declines in the first half of 2020. Luxury Class properties reported RevPAR of $317 (-26.0%), with ADR of $615 (+9.4%) and occupancy of 51.6 percent (-24.7 percentage points). At the other end of the price scale, Midscale & Economy Class hotels reported RevPAR of $94 (-35.2%), with ADR of $175 (+0.02%) and occupancy of 53.4 percent (-29.0 percentage points). Comparison to Top U.S. Markets In comparison to top U.S. markets during the first half of 2020, the Hawaiian Islands earned the highest RevPAR at $144 followed by the Miami/Hialeah market at $126 (-27.1%) and San Francisco/San Mateo at $98 (-52.7%) (Figure 10). Hawaii also led the U.S. markets in ADR at $291 followed by Miami/Hialeah and San Francisco/San Mateo (Figure 11). Miami/Hialeah topped the country in occupancy at 54.5 percent (-25.1 percentage points), followed by New York and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida (Figure 12). The Hawaiian Islands ranked eighth for occupancy. Hotel Results for Hawaii's Four Counties Hotel properties in Hawaii’s four island counties all reported RevPAR decreases in the first half of 2020. Maui County hotels led the state overall in RevPAR at $218 (-31.1%), with ADR at $444 (+10.0%) and occupancy of 49.2 percent (-29.3 percentage points). Kauai hotels earned RevPAR of $135 (-34.4%), with ADR at $294 (+2.8%) and occupancy of 46.1 percent (-26.0 percentage points). Hotels on the island of Hawaii reported a decline in RevPAR to $139 (-32.0%), with ADR at $277 (+4.2%) and occupancy of 50.2 percent (-26.7 percentage points). Oahu hotels earned RevPAR of $118 (-39.1%), with ADR at $235 (+0.8%) and occupancy of 50.3 percent (-32.9 percentage points). Comparison to International Markets When compared to international “sun and sea” destinations, Hawaii’s counties were in the upper half of the group for RevPAR in the first half of 2020. Hotels in the Maldives ranked highest in RevPAR at $292 (-29.8%) followed by Maui County, the island of Hawaii, Kauai, and Oahu (Figure 13). Data were not available for Aruba and French Polynesia. The Maldives also led in ADR at $744 (+25.3%) in the first half of 2020, followed by Maui County. Kauai, the island of Hawaii, and Oahu ranked fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively (Figure 14). Oahu led in occupancy for sun and sea destinations in the first half of the year, followed by the island of Hawaii, Maui County and Kauai (Figure 15). About the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report The Hawaii Hotel Performance Report is produced using hotel survey data compiled by STR, Inc., the largest survey of its kind in Hawaii. The survey generally excludes properties with under 20 lodging units, such as small bed and breakfasts, youth hostels, single-family vacation rentals, cottages, individually rented vacation condominiums and sold timeshare units no longer available for hotel use. The data has been weighted both geographically and by class of property to compensate for any over and/or under representation of hotel survey participants by location and type. For June, the survey included 79 properties representing 19,200 rooms, or 35.8 percent of all lodging properties and 65.3 percent of operating lodging properties with 20 rooms or more in the Hawaiian Islands, including full service, limited service, and condominium hotels. PRINT REPORT Tables of hotel performance statistics, including data presented in the report are available for viewing online at: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/research/infrastructure-research/

In May 2020, the total monthly supply of statewide vacation rentals was 326,200 unit nights (-64.8%) and monthly demand was 30,600 unit nights (-95.3%), resulting in an average monthly unit occupancy of 9.4 percent (-61.7 percentage points) (Figure 1). In comparison, Hawaii’s hotels were 14.2 percent occupied in May 2020. It is important to note that unlike hotels, condominium hotels, and timeshare resorts, vacation rental units are not necessarily available year-round or each day of the month and often accommodate a larger number of guests than traditional hotel rooms. The unit average daily rate (ADR) for vacation rental units statewide in May was $185, which was higher than the ADR for hotels ($127). On April 7, City & County of Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell was the first mayor in the state to announce that short-term rentals are deemed as non-essential businesses during the COVID-19 emergency and may not operate. The other county mayors followed with similar orders. Maui County and Hawaii County’s emergency rules, however, allowed short-term rentals to operate if they housed essential workers. Vacation rentals were not on the state’s list of essential businesses during May 2020. Also in May, the majority of flights to Hawaii were cancelled because of COVID-19. As of March 26, all passengers arriving from out-of-state were required to abide by a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1 to include interisland travelers. HTA’s Tourism Research Division issued the report’s findings utilizing data compiled by Transparent Intelligence, Inc. The data in this report specifically excludes units reported in HTA’s Hawaii Hotel Performance Report and Hawaii Timeshare Quarterly Survey Report. In this report, a vacation rental is defined as the use of a rental house, condominium unit, private room in private home, or shared room/space in private home. This report also does not determine or differentiate between units that are permitted or unpermitted. The “legality” of any given vacation rental unit is determined on a county basis. Island Highlights In May, Oahu had the largest vacation rental supply of all four counties with 120,800 unit nights (-61.6%). Unit demand was 11,300 unit nights (-95.0%), resulting in 9.3 percent occupancy (-62.5 percentage points) and an ADR of $148 (-47.3%). Oahu hotels were 13.1 percent occupied with an ADR of $136. Maui County vacation rental supply in May was 104,800 unit nights, which was a decrease of 62.9 percent compared to a year ago. Unit demand was 7,500 unit nights (-96.5%), resulting in 7.2 percent occupancy (-68.9 percentage points) with an ADR of $243 (-38.7%). Maui County hotels were 12.6 percent occupied with an ADR of $117. There were 74,200 available unit nights (-65.4%) on the island of Hawaii in May. Unit demand was 7,700 unit nights (-94.2%), resulting in 10.3 percent occupancy (-51.0 percentage points) with an ADR of $144 (-48.7%). Hawaii Island hotels were 19.3 percent occupied with an ADR of $116. Kauai had the fewest number of available unit nights in May at 26,400 (-77.1%). Unit demand was 4,200 unit nights (-95.2%), resulting in 15.7 percent occupancy (-59.0 percentage points) with an ADR of $259 (-43.4%). Kauai hotels were 14.9 percent occupied with an ADR of $125. About the Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report The Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report is produced using data compiled by Transparent Intelligence, Inc., which was selected by the Hawaii Tourism Authority as the provider for these data services. The report includes data for properties that are listed on Airbnb, Booking.com, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor. Data for units included in HTA’s Hawaii Hotel Performance Report and Hawaii Timeshare Quarterly Report have been excluded from the Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report. This report also does not determine or differentiate between units that are permitted or unpermitted. The “legality” of any given vacation rental unit is determined on a county basis. For May 2020, the report included data for 33,951 units, representing 55,578 bedrooms in the Hawaiian Islands. Tables of vacation rental performance statistics, including data presented in the report are available for viewing online at: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/research/infrastructure-research/