Business
December Visitor Arrivals Down Over 75%
Travel to Hawaii was consistently down more than 90% across all major international markets.
Brewery Block Artisan Market Set For Early February
Organizers say the mission of the markets is to bring the community together to support small businesses, local artists, artisans, and musicians.
Second Rounds of PPP Loans Available to Hawai‘i Small Businesses
The first round of the PPP, which ran from March to August 2020, provided 25,000 loans totaling $2.5 billion to Hawai‘i small businesses.
Local Algae May Prove Key to Slashing Livestock Methane Emissions
A tiny lab situated on the Kona Coast could hold the key to naturally reducing massive methane emissions from livestock around the world.
Hawai‘i Visitor Numbers Down 77% in November
In the first 11 months of 2020, total visitor arrivals dropped 73.7%.
Hotel Numbers Remain Dismal Despite Safe Travels Program
In November 2020, Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported substantial declines in revenue per available room, average daily rate, and occupancy compared to November 2019.
Lava Lava Beach Club to Reopen Next Week
Following mandated CDC safety and sanitary guidelines, tables and bar seating will follow social distancing protocols.
Visitors Bureau to Launch ‘Shop Big Island’ Website
The only requirement for a listing is that the business is physically located on Hawai‘i Island. Registration is free.
Queens’ Marketplace Adjusts to Carry on Holiday Traditions
The 2020 holiday festivities kicked off Monday, Nov. 23 at Queens’ MarketPlace.
Two New Tenants Open Doors at Puna Kai Shopping Center
Puna Kai Shopping Center is located in the heart of Pāhoa.
Mauna Lani Reboots in Time for Holiday Season
The Mauna Lani began welcoming patrons back over the weekend.
Huggo’s on the Rocks to Reopen
The company said staff will follow mandated CDC safety and sanitary guidelines.
Hawai‘i Restaurant Card Program Extended For Holidays
Businesses can purchase cards in denominations from between $5 and $1,000.
Hilton Waikoloa Village to Reopen Friday
Hilton Waikoloa Village is situated within the Waikoloa Beach Resort, which offers a diverse selection of shops and dining at Queen’s Marketplace, the King’s Shops, and multiple golf courses.
Waikoloa Beach Golf Course to Reopen
The Waikoloa Kings’ Course will remain closed for the time being.
SBDC-Hilo Offering Social Media Webinar Series in Hilo in November
Each of the class topics was developed based on feedback from an SBDC survey of local business owners.
Walmart Expands Express Delivery Hours at Hawai‘i Stores
Walmart’s Express Delivery provides customers the option to have deliveries made in under two hours.
Kai Loki’s Restaurant Opens in Place of Ocean View’s Mehe’s
The Mehe’s Ka‘ū Bar and Grill in Ocean View was sold and has reopened as Kai Loki’s Restaurant and Bar.
Fairmont Orchid to Reopen in Mid-November
The Fairmont Orchid has announced plans for a phased reopening beginning Nov. 13.
