On this episode of Hawaii’s Best, Bryan updates us on the latest news about traveling to Hawaii during 2021. Get Episode Show Notes Here:  --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode57 <--We’ll learn about the new vaccination passports and how they’ll potentially play into your upcoming trip.On a recent trip to Oahu, Bryan and Ali observed that many restaurants and places that survived the pandemic's economic hit are open again, but observed a certain amount of tension as the island tries to navigate getting back into more activity and tourism.Get Episode Show Notes Here:  --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode57 <--Hawaii’s Safe Travel program launched in October of 2020. Part of the requirement is to get a negative test result from a DOH-approved testing site within 72 hours of the departure's final leg, and some islands require a second test upon arrival as well.In addition, on April 9, 2021, the Governor of Hawaii, David Ige, announced that a vaccine passport would be added to the program. It could roll out as early as May for inter-island travel and potentially in the summer for trans-pacific travel from the mainland.People will be able to provide proof of vaccination soon to avoid the need to get the test before traveling (and after landing in some locations). Travelers can qualify for this status two weeks after their vaccination is completed. Keiki under 5 doesn’t need to test or show proof of vaccination.Unvaccinated travelers can still go the test route; the vaccine passport isn’t required to go to Hawaii. The White House ruled out the possibility of a federal mandate for the vaccine but is working out ways to streamline the topic and collect data in specific ways.The Hawaii Tourism Association president expressed eagerness to get the economy of Hawaii moving at a better pace again in a safe manner. Hawaii has very low COVID infection rates, and everyone wants to keep it that way as more and more people desire to visit Hawaii soon.ResourcesPono Pledge WebsiteHawaiiCovid19.com/travelSafe Travels AccountLieutenant GovSupport the showTravel Pono (responsibly) Pledge to Our Keiki Pono Pledge Website Travel2Change Website Traveling to Hawaii Responsibly: Episode 55 Connect With Us Support the Podcast Send Us a Message with any questions about Hawaii Hawaii’s Best Instagram Hawaii's Best Facebook Group Bumper music, Aloha Friday, provided by Coby G (used with permission) Spread Aloha Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help other people who love Hawaii find this podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts