Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away

Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.

Hawaii offers free hotel stays if visitors volunteer

Tourists in Hawaii can receive a free night at various hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton and the Four Seasons, if they sign up for volunteer projects ranging from beach cleanups to tree planting.