Maui Business

The list of retailers that are now open at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului is growing since many were given the green light to resume operations under new guidelines last week.  The expanded list of stores that have since reopened for business is posted here…

Lahaina Gateway in West Maui has announced updated retail hours for its various tenants and retailers as of May 20, 2020.  

The Shops at Wailea announced the reopening of retail activity at the Center, with current operating hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays until further notice.

Maui United Way announced they have distributed $118,000 to 23 Maui nonprofits for “safety net” relief in response to the impact of the pandemic.  

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters today hosted a flower drop over the Maui Memorial Medical Center in Kahului in a special gesture, giving thanks to all of the health care heroes, Emergency Medical Service workers and frontline first responders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last year, over 9,200 visitors and residents attended the festival. Participating vendors reported as a result of the two-day event over $650,799 total product sales, over 323 new wholesale accounts/orders closed, and over 257 new wholesale leads and/or prospects developed.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and MauiNow director, Jack Dugan to answer questions regarding tourism’s role in Maui’s economic future and its residents. The Mayor highlighted the integral role tourism plays on Maui’s hospitality-based economy. “Right now, the visitor industry is our number one economic engine and without it, […]

The third-generation, family-owned kamaʻāina company has survived the 1918 Spanish Flu, the attack on Pearl Harbor and two world wars.  Owners of EK Fernandez Shows are asking that government to do more for companies that have been identified as “high risk,” like movie theaters and family entertainment centers, in the hopes that they do not become a statistic of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mufi Hannemann, President & CEO of Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association – HLTA, and the former mayor of the City and County of Honolulu sits down with Patty Lee, operations manager for Hawai’i Airport Advertising and on-camera host for Pacific Media Group to discuss the future of Hawai’i’s tourism Industry.  

The 98th Maui Fair, which was scheduled to take place over four days in October, is cancelled for this year due to public health concerns.  Organizers say the event will be held sometime next year at a date to be determined, provided it is deemed safe to hold gatherings of the size of the fair’s average daily attendance.

“I told the mayors that my intention is to extend the safer-at-home mandate through the end of June.  We will be looking at different components of what that means.  Certainly we will be extending the 14-day mandatory quarantine for all travel into the state til the end of June,” he said.

Hawai’i Lieutenant Governor Josh Green sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and MauiNow director, Jack Dugan to answer questions regarding tourism’s role in Hawai’i’s economy, future and the laid-off residents of the state. Hawai’i has the lowest mortality rates in the nation and has flattened the curve for phase one in dealing with the COVID-19 […]

Donovan Fayd, account executive for MauiNow interviewed Hawaiian Electric’s Sharon Suzuki, president of Maui County and Hawai’i Island Utilities to learn how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their business operations. Hawaiian Electric continues to provide service to the Hawaiian Islands with a focus on responding to the dynamic situation of the COVID-19 pandemic through their […]

“It was really important to connect, despite the masks and social distancing. We were able to spread lots of good vibes and make sure our employees know they remain top of heart and mind,” said Four Seasons Maui at Wailea General Manager Marc Bromley.

By taking the 99.9 Kiss FM Coronavirus Survey, participants will be entered into a random drawing for a $100 VISA card for the winner to keep for themself.   The winner will also be asked to pick a nonprofit organization of their choice to receive an advertising package worth $5,000 in credit with Pacific Media Group radio stations.

Aubrey Hord Photography and the Maui Food Bank are partnering to offer the Maui community a way to upgrade professional headshots while providing much needed support for those in need as part of the Maui Headshot Project.

Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviews Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, Inc. CEO Kelly Pearson and director of operations, Stephen Bennett to learn how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their operations and what they are doing to support the community. Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui is a youth development organization with eight youth […]

Jack Dugan, the Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Media Group and director of MauiNow.com interviews the Chief Executive Officer and president of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, Quentin Koch. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is currently operating at minimum maintenance with minimal staff. The company is still providing essential private charters between islands including government work. Koch sees a […]

The owners of Wailea Beach Resort on Maui donated funds in support of a food distribution event for resort associates on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5 and 6. Most are furloughed and without work, while others are working reduced hours.

Droplets, The Bikini Market and Paper Garden are set to re-open on Monday, May 11.