From Govenor Ige; Aloha, Governor Ige just announced that, beginning on July 8, all trans-Pacific travelers who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to bypass the mandatory quarantine and pre-arrival testing processes. During his press conference, he noted that this announcement is tied directly to our state's vaccination efforts; the State expects that we will have reached the 60% vaccinate rate on July 8. Gov. Ige also announced several changes to social restrictions. Beginning on July 8, the following changes will also occur:  Social gatherings of up to 25 people indoors and 75 people outdoors will be allowed.  Restaurants will be allowed to operate up to 75% capacity while seating groups of up to 25 indoors and 75 outdoors.  Note: these changes do not supersede county orders. These are all expected and welcome announcements that bode well for our industry as we enter the summer travel season. It should be noted, however, that these developments are due in large part to our community efforts to get vaccinated and heed public health mandates. We must continue to be careful and take care of ourselves and those around us. Continuing to fight the good fight will get Hawai'i to a 70% rate of vaccination that will ultimately allow us to shut down the Safe Travels program and return to life as we knew it. Mahalo, Mufi Hannemann President & CEO Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association