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Waikoloa Beach Marriott Workers Ratify New Deal
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort union hotel workers have ratified a new two year contract that will increase wages.
Starwood Names New Regional Communication Director
Stephanie Dowling has been named Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Director of Communications for the Hawai’i region.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Celebrates 50 Years with 50 Acts of Aloha
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel will celebrate its 50th anniversary with 50 Acts of Aloha throughout the course of 2015.
Matson Drops Fuel Surcharge, Again
Matson has reduced its fuel surcharge for Hawai’i for the fourth time since November.
Pahoa Ace Hardware Has Reopened
Pahoa Ace Hardware has reopened after its closure in December, following the threat from the June 27 lava flow.
Big Island Sees Record Tourism Numbers in 2014
According to the Hawai’i Tourism Authority, the Big Island saw record numbers last year in visitor spending and visitor arrivals.
Pueo’s Hires New General Manager
Italian-inspired restaurant Pueo’s Osteria, located in the Waikoloa Highlands Center, has named a new general manager.
Subaru Hawai’i Donates to Local Non-Profit
The Hawai’i Island Humane Society has received a $5,000 donation from Subaru Hawai’i as part of its Share the Love campaign.
Unemployment Rate Leveled Off Between Nov. and Dec. 2014
According to the Department of Labor & Industrial Relations, the unemployment rate in the state remained consistent at 4 percent in December.
Longs Pahoa to Re-Open Monday
Now that the June 27 lava flow front, still 660 yards from the Pahoa Marketplace, has stalled for nearly three weeks, Longs Drugs will return to its Pahoa location for normal operations.
Hapuna’s Peter Abarcar Voted Chef of the Year
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel’s Executive Chef Peter Abarcar Jr. has been voted “Chef of the Year.”
Hawaiian Host to Acquire Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation
It was announced Tuesday that Hawaiian Host, Inc. has entered into an agreement with The Hershey Company to acquire the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation.
The Kohala Center Appoints New President, CEO
The Kohala Center has appointed Kamanamaikalani Beamer as its next president and chief executive officer. Beamer will replace Matthews Hamabata, the Center’s current president and CEO.
Matson Fuel Surcharge Declines
Matson plans to lower fuel surcharge by four percent effective Jan. 18 as lower fuel bunker prices continue.
Hilo’s Wong Signs Endorsement Deal With Jamba Juice
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong, a graduate of Kamehameha-Hawai’i, will help Jamba Juice showcase a new juice program as part of a two-year endorsement agreement.
Prince Resorts Appoints New Vice President
Greg Dickhens has been appointed Vice President of Prince Resorts Hawai’i.
Big Island Visitor Arrivals, Spending Rose In November
The Big Island saw the largest jump of any island in November visitor arrivals, increasing 4.8 percent from last year.
Angel Tree Program Benefits from BK Fundraising
Burger King Hawai’i raised $10,600 between Nov. 10 and Dec. 15 for local Angel Tree Programs.
T-Mobile Reaches $90 Million Settlement for “Cramming”
T-Mobile is required to pay $90 million to consumers, states, and federal departments for “mobile cramming”.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Receives Spot on Gold List
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has received a spot on the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2015 Gold List. The honor comes as the resort celebrates its 50th anniversary.
