ATA Shuts Down - Madame Pele Erupts
Today we talk about the ATA shut down and the impact that this has had on the Hawaii tourism front as well as the ripple effect through the entire economy for Hawaii. We go over some of the scenarios we’ve run into as a result of the cancellations. We talk about what you can do if you purchased tickets on ATA and discuss from our perspective what people doing about this bad news. In some cases people of had to reschedule, in some cases cancel their entire trips as a result of these last-minute cancellations. As travel agents our hearts really goes out to folks who’ve been affected by this and are trying to do everything we can to help anyone we can. We answer a question by Anna who wants to know what to do on her Maui trip and give her some suggestions and ideas about where to stay for their anniversary. We also go over some packages that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours and we welcome new customers to our Ohana.
Kilauea Volcano is off-limits to tourists at the moment because of an eruption which is sending noxious sulfur gas into the air. Over a thousand people were evacuated from the park itself and more than 2000 people recommended to leave the area. It’s happening in a part of the park just outside the volcanoes national Park and near the Kilauea Caldera. Needless to say if you’re planning a trip to this part of the big Island you should probably check before you go as this is expected to continue for quite some time.
Music: GoJimmyGo
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