HONOLULU – For years, visitors who wanted to bring their pets to Hawaii faced a four-month quarantine for the animals – and they had to pay for it.
But the rules changed in 2003, making it easier to avoid quarantine as long as other requirements are met to ensure that the animals are free of rabies.
As a result, arrivals of cats and dogs to the islands are up over 30 percent in three years, and hotels are responding to the trend by offering amenities for traveling pets.
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The hotel services, most of which are geared to dog-owners, are great for visitors from out of state, but they also benefit locals who want to vacation with their dogs in Hawaii, or who want to take their pets back and forth to the mainland.
Elizabeth Taylor and Cameron Diaz are two of the higher-profile pet-owners who’ve taken advantage of doggie services at [...]

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The Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) has embarked on a multi-year marketing campaign to promote the state’s most recognized resort, Waikiki, which is seeing more than $1 billion in renovations. Let by Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann and under the theme “Waikiki-Share the Experience,” a contingent of 30 Hawaii representatives are in New York City this week to promote Waikiki’s renewal to travel trade professionals, wholesalers and the media. vacationsmax
“Waikiki has always been a favorite place for our residents and visitors, but today this world-recognized destination is more inviting and spectacular than ever — and it’s only going to get better,” said Mayor Hannemann. “The level of investment and quality of improvements by both government and private industry has reinvigorated Waikiki’s luster and reinforced its standing in the upper echelon of destinations worldwide. If anyone hasn’t been to Waikiki recently, it’s time to come back.”
The Waikiki marketing effort is [...]

Original post by Funjet Vacations and software by Elliott Back