COVID-19
As we grapple with the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and the subsequent changes to our work, travel, and regulatory environments, we know how critical information is for you and your renters during this time of uncertainty. The latest guidelines for travelers and vacation rental industry professionals can be found below.
HAWAII TO LAUNCH COVID-19 PRE-TRAVEL TESTING PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVELERS OCTOBER 15
UPDATED 9/16/20: Gov. David Ige announced all out-of-state travelers arriving in Hawai‘i are now required to get a valid COVID-19 test 72 hours prior to their arrival and to show proof of a negative test result to avoid the 14-day quarantine. The pre-travel testing program is set to begin October 15, 2020. To read more, click here.
To protect public health and safety, the State of Hawaii requires all incoming travelers to fill out the online health questionnaire on the Safe Travels website. Upon arrival, each traveler should enter their information directly on the State’s web application at https://safetravels.hawaii.gov/
In addition, all incoming travelers to Maui County are required to self-quarantine for 10 days following their arrival. Read the self-quarantine instructions if not tested negative before arrival here.
Click here to learn about the guidance the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is providing to visitors.
HEALTH, SAFETY, & DISINFECTING PROPERTIES
Beyond compliance information, the most critical information for vacation rental professionals to know is how to appropriately clean before and after guests. The Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP) and the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) are recommending that existing cleaning programs be augmented to include even more rigorous sanitization and disinfection protocols. These recommendations can be found here.
All vacation rental staff/housekeepers/technicians or other employees should complete training regarding proper and safe cleaning techniques and property security. Teams need to understand how to safely use chemical products and dispose of trash, cleaning supplies, and biohazards appropriately. The VRHP offers these types of training programs and can assist with questions from members about their programs.
As vacation rental industry professionals, we want to keep ourselves and our guests informed of changes to local, state, and federal guidelines and requirements. We encourage you to seek the most current information for travelers, renters, and the vacation rental industry from the following resources: