Mainland advisories against travel haven’t stopped scores of lawmakers and lobbyists from coming this week to Maui’s Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea.

About 50 to 100 people from four states, including Washington state and California, descended on the South Maui resort for a four-day legislative conference organized by the Independent Voter Project, according to the Los Angeles Times and Politico.

Leaders from both Washington and California last week issued travel advisories, cautioning residents against making nonessential trips out of state due to surging COVID-19 cases.

Maui County spokesman Brian Perry confirmed Tuesday that the county was informed of the event. He said conference attendees are following state and county COVID-19 requirements.

Fairmont spokeswoman Alexis Eaton on Tuesday morning said the hotel does not disclose any information on individuals or groups staying at the hotel. She confirmed that the hotel is accepting parties of all sizes, and any individuals or groups must abide by the state and county COVID-19 laws.

Under county public health rules, social gathering rules limit indoor and outdoor groups to 10 people.

However, commercial events such as a luau or weddings may be held in outdoor venues. A maximum of 100 people including staff are allowed, with 10 people per table at required table seating.

Any requests for rule variations must be approved by the county, according to the document.

“The County of Maui expects that during this event, as with any other event at this time, that there will be compliance with current Public Health Emergency Rules,” Perry said.

Perry detailed COVID-19 safety protocol Tuesday, saying that as with all trans-Pacific visitors to Maui, conference attendees needed to take a pre-travel test 72 hours before departure and quarantine at their place of lodging if they do not have confirmation of a negative test result. Also, attendees are required to wear face masks and practice physical distancing.

Perry added that Fairmont Kea Lani is one of the island resorts that has agreed to work with Maui County on voluntary secondary testing.

“As of Nov. 15, we have seen almost 3,000 individuals voluntarily take COVID-19 tests and a dozen positive cases,” he said. “We urge conference attendees to take advantage of this voluntary program to ensure their health and safety and protect our community from the spread of COVID-19.”

When asked about protocol in place for conference attendees, Eaton pointed to the hotel’s website at www.fairmont-kea-lani.com/covid-safety/.

* Kehaulani Cerizo can be reached at kcerizo@mauinews.com.