The recommended airport is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).

To enter The United States, you will need a passport with at least six months validity. Visas are not required to enter most countries. Visit the US Department of State- Bureau of Consular Affairs for details about requirements on your country of origin.

Please check your visa requirements as soon as possible because the process is often lengthy.

EO members are responsible for arranging their own travel to the events. Please be aware of all immigration and visa-related paperwork and associated fees. If you fail to receive the appropriate approvals to enter the country, you will be subject to EO’s cancellation policy.

EO takes no responsibility for acquiring or monitoring a member’s visa status. EO can support you in your quest for immigration approval by providing the following:

• Letters of invitation
• Hotel confirmation numbers (where applicable)
• Connections to the chapter members via the Chapter Admin

EO cannot:

• Sponsor members
• Guarantee costs or other monetary-related paperwork
• Liaise with ministries, immigration, embassies or consulates on behalf of any member

If you require sponsorship for entry into the country, you assume all risk associated with registering for the event prior to getting approval and finding sponsors. EO cancellation policy applies.

EO members are required to find other EO member sponsors on their own, including using the EO Hub or through the EO chapter hosting the event. EO staff will not broker sponsorships.

Besides suggesting that travelers going to the United States are up to date on their vaccinations, there are no further vaccination requirements for visitors to the United States. For more health and safety recommendations for the United States, please visit the CDC website.

The drive from the airport to the GLC hotels takes 20-40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Please note traffic in the Honolulu area can be heavy.

Uber and Lyft are readily available at the airport and a trip to the event hotels will cost around $30. USD.

Country: United States of America

Time Zone: HST (Hawaiʻi Standard Time) (UTC-10:00)

Please check www.timedate.com to find the time in your home city.

Currency: United States Dollar (USD)

To convert the rates to your own currency, visit Onda.com or xe.com .

Weather

The average temperature in Hawaiʻi in April is 25°C (77°F). The average high temperature is 28°C (83°F) and the average low is 21°C (70°F).

Dress Code

Bring a sweater, light jacket, or blazer to GLC events. The hotels and venues are air-conditioned. Wearing layers will help you stay comfortable in the meeting rooms. The dress code for daytime GLC programming is business casual and the evening social is smart casual.

Dress Code Glossary

• Business casual: Nice slacks, collared shirts, dresses, skirts, dressy tops or blouses
• Smart casual: Seasonal sport coat or blazer; slacks, dressy pants or nice jeans; dress shirts or blouses, casual button-down shirt, open-collar shirt or polo shirt, dresses

While many of us are guests in Hawaiʻi, we are reminded to practice our core EO value of Trust and Respect for each other and our host destination. This includes respect for locally revered customs, locally significant places, and the local community’s deeply rooted cultural beliefs and traditions. Please remember that we are coming together to learn and grow. Our shared Thirst for Learning will guide us well in our interactions with each other and the Hawaiian people who are welcoming us.

For guidance, please reference:

• Lonely Planet: Guide to Hawaiʻi
• Go Hawaiʻi: Responsible Travel
• Go Hawaiʻi: Trip Planning Tips

English is the official language of the 2025 Global Leadership Conference in Hawaiʻi.

The currency used in Hawaiʻi is the United States Dollar ($).

The United States has both paper money and coins. There are currently four coins in circulation: $0.01, $0.05, $0.10, $0.25.

Additionally, there are six banknotes most commonly issued: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.

There are banks and ATMs located all around Hawaiʻi. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards are widely accepted in major restaurants and stores.

Tipping

Offering gratuities is a common practice in Hawaiʻi and usually expected unless service has been outrageously poor. A standard tip at restaurants is between 18 and 20 percent.

For further information, please refer to Hawai’i’s official tourism website.

The country code for the United States is +1. When dialing a United States number from abroad, be sure to dial +1 before the area code and number.

Mobile phones are widely used throughout the United States. Contact your service provider before arriving in Hawai’i to determine if you should purchase an international plan or international roaming services.

Free Wi-Fi is available in most public places in Hawaiʻi, such as hotel lobbies and coffee shops. The strength and speed of the signal varies.

The electrical current in the United States is 120 volts and 60 hertz (cycles per second). Wall outlets fit the following power sockets below (from right to left): A, B

To ensure the safety of your electronics, be sure you have a converter if you need one. A wide array of converters and universal adapters is available online.

If you suffer from severe food allergies, we encourage you to SelectWisely and consider purchasing food and travel-translation cards to communicate your dietary needs.

Hawaiʻi is renowned for its diverse culinary scene. EO Hawaiʻi has provided this list of restaurant recommendations, including popular coffee, dessert, and vegan-friendly options for members to explore.