Oahu businesses hope fewer COVID restrictions will translate into more customers
Oahu eases restrictions, giving businesses a much-needed boost By Samie Solina | February 25, 2021 at 6:41 PM HST - Updated February 25 at 10:14 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - As Tier 3 went into effect Thursday, some Oahu businesses were already starting to enjoy the benefits of fewer restrictions with more customeres.
Gyms said they are feeling the immediate relief of the new rules as they are allowed to operate at 50% capacity, up from 25% capacity.
“We were turning people away from their ability to work out,” said Greg Waibel, the president and CEO of the YMCA of Honolulu. “So that will mean a lot more people will be able to benefit from their health and wellness journey.”