Business
Hawai´i Hotel Performance Bounces Back Meaningfully in May
Hawai´i’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic began on March 26, 2020, which immediately resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry.
Luana Group Launches Kona’s Newest Restaurant on Ali´i Drive
Kai Eats + Drinks officially opened on Oneo Bay Friday, June 4.
SCP Hilo Hotel, HWF Partner to Keep Big Island Beaches Pristine
The newly opened Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hilo Hotel, is partnering with Hawai’i Wildlife Fund (HWF) to ensure the Big Island’s beaches stay beautiful.
Local Pepe’ekeo Store to Close Up Shop
Pepe’ekeo’s Low Store is closing its doors on Friday, June 4, after nearly 100 years of business.
Amazon Closer to Construction in Hawai´i
Online shopping with Amazon Prime took one step closer toward simplicity for Hawai´i residents last week.
Maui Cannabis Dispensary Gets Temporary Reprieve From License Revocation
Failure to submit any of the audits within the specified time frames will result in an automatic revocation of the license.
New Combination Art Studio and Gallery Opens at Queens’ MarketPlace
Hawaii Fluid Art is hosting an open house event June 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
April Visitor Arrivals Approached 60% of Pre-Pandemic Totals
Prior to the pandemic, Hawai´i experienced record-level visitor expenditures and arrivals in 2019, as well as in the first two months of 2020.
Hawai´i’s Tourism Industry Rebounding Faster Than Expected
The tourism bounce back in Hawai´i is outpacing what industry professionals expected.
Hawaiian Airlines to Hire Hundreds, Some With Signing Bonuses
Although Hawaiian recalled nearly all furloughed employees, it is hiring to backfill vacant positions and to fill openings that support new routes.
New Minit Stop to Open on Big Island Saturday
The newest Minit Stop location on the Big Island is officially open this weekend. While an Ohana Fuels station has operated in the area for multiple years, Honoka‘a residents and visitors will now also have access to Minit Stop’s retail and food service offerings on Mamane Street. Minit Stop offerings include hot food, cold drinks, and everyday items. Minit […]
Want Unemployment Benefits in Hawaii? You’ll Have to Look For Work
Based on the available data, the state projects that roughly 106,000 claimants throughout the Hawaiian Islands will need to begin searching for work by the end of the month if they want to remain eligible for their benefits.
Hawai´i Hotels See Meaningful Bounce Back in April
Hawai´i hotel room revenues statewide rose to $237.2 million (+2,210.8%) in April.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association to Host Virtual Conference, Statewide Cupping Competition
The statewide Hawaii Coffee Association (HCA) will hold its virtual conference and 12th statewide cupping competition in June.
Free Commercial Lease Tenant Seminar This Week
Many commercial tenants are struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shop Big Island Website Now Live
In Hawai`i, small businesses make up 99.3% of Hawai`i’s business force.
DOH Revokes License From Hawaii Cannabis Dispensary
The order was issued due to the licensee’s ongoing failure to submit annual independent financial audits as required by law.
Ola Brew Delves Into New Market With Award-Winning, Uniquely Hawaiian Spirit
Ola introduced its Okolehao to the public at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in April.
Visitor Arrivals to Hawai´i Increase for First Time During Pandemic
This was the first time in 12 months visitor arrivals were up, but the year-to-date arrivals were still significantly down.
