Business
Yoga Barre to Open at Waikoloa Beach Resort
The Grand Opening will run all day starting at 8:15 a.m. and will include free yoga classes, product discounts and other promotions.
Larger Cruise Ships a Coming Tourism Trend
Royal Carribean’s Ovation of the Seas made a Kailua-Kona port call on Sept. 29, indicating a trend that could prove a boon for Hawaii Island’s tourism industry.
UHERO Says Construction Forecast Positive
The newest University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) released its construction forecast last week.
HTA Awards Marketing Contracts in 4 Countries
HTA awards marketing contracts to companies in China, Korea, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.
HTA Fills VP Role With Industry Mainstay
HTA named veteran Hawai‘i hospitality executive Pattie Herman as VP of marketing and product development.
HGCSA Releases Best Practices Handbook
The handbook promotes environmental stewardship, golf course playability and overall health of the Hawai’i golf and tourism industries.
Disaster Relief: Doing Business With FEMA
Hawai‘i County has announced two upcoming “Industry Day” events for business owners interested in working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
HIplan Competition Underway
Fifteen Hawai‘i Island entrepreneurs will make their business pitches to judges as they compete for seed money at the fourth annual HIplan competition.
Alaska to Drop Kona-N. California Flight
Alaska Airlines is dropping a daily flight between Kona and San Francisco/Sacramento.
Women’s Marketing Group Launches LAM About Town
The Ladies Artisan Market has new events coming up this month.
Kona-Kohala Chamber AfterHours Event
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce has announced its AfterHours networking event from 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. The public is invited to attend.
Dispensary Promotes Sustainable Packaging
With medical cannabis being one of the newest industries in Hawai‘i, creating an industry standard for sustainability is vital.
Entrepreneurs Invited to Speed Networking Night
The Small Business Development Center is hosting the free entrepreneur meetup on Oct. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at a Kona business.
Fairmont Orchid to Host Pop-Up Market
The pop-up market will be held in the Luana Lounge and feature Hawai‘i Island artisans selling fares from jewelry to clothing to original artwork.
Walmart Tackles Hunger With Donations
Since 2014, the campaign has helped raise more than $261,000 for Hawai‘i Foodbank, helping secure more than 1 billion meals for food banks nationwide.
Hawai‘i Chamber of Commerce Wins Awards
The Chamber took home top prizes in Outstanding Achievement in Political Engagement and Outstanding Achievement in Member Services at the COSC Annual State Chamber of the Year Awards.
HTA Invites Public to Fall Tourism Update
HTA has extended a public invitation to any wishing to participate in its Fall Tourism Update at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawai‘i Island, Nov. 18–19.
Mauna Lani Job Fair Seeks to Fill 200 Jobs
The process of restaffing the resort will begin Friday with a recruitment open house at the resort’s Visitor Arrival Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hawaiian Offers New Main Cabin Basic Fare
Hawaiian’s Main Cabin Basic fare product is initially being offered on select, nonstop flights between Honolulu and Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Jose.
