TIM Alumni Hall of Honor award.
This year’s event was presented virtually adhering to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. The program featured special video presentations of the honorees, a performance by the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra and remarks from
UH President
David Lassner and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. Local entertainer Rodney Villanueva served as the emcee and the media sponsor was the
Honolulu Star-Advertiser. The event was co-chaired by Vicky Cayetano and Larry Rodriguez.
“We are grateful to Hawaiʻi’s travel and hospitality industry and business community for their support of our students,” Shidler College of Business Dean
Hotel guests are extending their stays, while some travelers are booking last minute trips. Some from affected areas are canceling reservations or rescheduling trips because their COVID-19 test result
Some businesses don t expect to see tourists return until international travel restrictions are lifted and believe it could take 3 or 4 years before tourism returns to 2019 levels.