Kauai Update from the Kauai Visitors Bureau

October 17, 2006

Following is a message from the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau and our Island Chapters -- the Big Island Visitors Bureau, Maui Visitors Bureau, Oahu Visitors Bureau, and Kauai Visitors Bureau.

Hawaii is fortunate that the October 15 earthquake did not result in any loss of life or serious injury. The earthquake did cause a power outage, which temporarily disrupted air traffic and transportation systems. Electrical power has been restored and conditions in Hawaii have returned to normal.

While media outlets carried pictures of isolated damage in Hawaii, all hotels and resorts in Hawaii are open and operating. Some hotels and resorts in the Kona-Kohala area of the Big Island sustained some damage, but they are open and honoring reservations.

Airlines are operating as normal; however, some flights were delayed, so passengers are advised to reconfirm their flights prior to going to the airport. Callers to airline reservations systems should anticipate that, with heavy call volume, they may experience a delay in having their calls answered.

All main roads in Hawaii are open; however a section of a rural highway on the Big Island of Hawaii (at Kawaihae) is temporarily closed. Visitors who are sightseeing by car in that area are advised to check with their hotel for current conditions.

Hawaii is welcoming visitors.

Updates will be posted at www.gohawaii.com or, from North America, you may call 1-800-gohawaii.