Maui Business
Hawai‘i Arrivals By Air Drop to 797 on Neighbor Islands
The data shows there were 4,131 arrivals in the state on Tuesday, March 24. The majority, 3,334 were to the island of Oʻahu. While neighbor island totals were not provided, the remaining arrivals within the state (outside of Oʻahu) totaled 797 passengers.
Maui County Federal Credit Union New Hours Announced
Effective Monday, March 30, 2020, Maui County Federal Credit Union will have new hours to include the following: Kahului branch – closed; Wailuku and Lahaina branches – Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hawaiʻi State FCU Announces Special Hours For Kūpuna, High-Risk Members
Effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) will reserve the first hour of branch operations for seniors and those living with serious pre-existing conditions to protect this high-risk group from potential exposure to COVID-19.
Central Pacific Bank Launches Kūpuna Hour
The first hour of each day, from Monday through Friday at Central Pacific Bank, is now designated as a time for kūpuna and those most at risk for COVID-19 to complete their banking.
Coronavirus Aid Package, Includes At Least $1.2 Billion For Hawai‘i
This wide-ranging legislation will inject $2 trillion into boosting funding to our medical system, providing economic support to workers, small businesses, and state and local governments that are bearing the brunt of the necessary but difficult measures being put in place to combat the coronavirus.
Maui United Way Announces $75K in Emergency Safety Net Grants
Launched with $75,000, the safety net funding will respond to the following areas impacting residents of Maui County: food, rental and utility assistance, education and medical. These funds will be offered in individual grants to non-profits supporting these specific areas within Maui County.
Hawaiian Airlines Focuses on Critical Flights, Cargo Services
Guests traveling on Hawaiian’s Neighbor Island network will continue to have flight options throughout the day with 41 daily roundtrip flights scheduled for April. From Honolulu there will be 38 daily flights, including 13 to Maui, eight to Kona, seven to Kaua‘i, six to Hilo, and two each to Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i. From Maui there will be one roundtrip each to Hilo, Kaua‘i and Kona in addition to Honolulu service.
Hawaii Visitor Arrivals Down 87% to 4,131 on Tuesday from 32,330 on the Same Day in 2019
The percentage drop of arriving passengers is down 87 percent from the same period last year (4,131 arriving passengers as of 3-24-20 compared to 32,330 on the same day in 2019).
Mayor’s FY 2020-2021 Budget Includes $10 M to Combat COVID-19
The Victorino administration has already requested a Fiscal Year 2020 budget amendment for an appropriation of $4 million from the Emergency Fund and $2 million for the HELP program. The HELP program will help residents meet their basic financial needs.
Many Maui Hotels Temporarily Suspend Operations
The list of hotels around Maui and across the state are rolling out plans to address the reduced visitor load and mass cancellations as mandatory quarantines for arriving travelers, and newly implemented stay-at-home orders go into effect. The newly announced temporary suspension of operations are a result of actions being taken to slow the spread of COVID-19 and avoid overburdening limited medical resources.
Grand Wailea Resort Temporarily Suspends Operations
Grand Wailea is preparing care packages for employees and the community, including Feed My Sheep and the Maui Food Bank, using the hotel’s perishable food stock. The hotel’s current inventory of toilet paper is being shared with team members.
Senator English Thanks Bank of Hawai‘i for Keeping Hāna Branch Open
Senator J. Kalani English (Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Kaho‘olawe) expressed his thanks to Bank of Hawai‘i for keeping the Hāna branch in operation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
35 American Savings Bank Branches Remain Open
On Maui, the Kehalani Foodland branch is currently closed. The Wailuku brach on North Market Street will closed on March 28, 2020, until further notice.
Imua Family Services Continues Services Online
In order to minimize exposure risk and to support social distancing, Imua Family Services is transitioning its therapeutic early intervention services throughout Maui County from in-person home visitation to telepractice or phone conferencing. This went into effect on Monday, March 23, 2020.
Travaasa Hāna in East Maui Temporarily Suspends Operations Starting March 26
“After a long and careful review of various options, it’s with a heavy heart that we have made the decision to close temporarily and help keep our tight-knit community safe,” said Marni Aina, resident manager at Travaasa Hāna. “We feel it is our responsibility to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and hope that the uncertainty passes soon so we may be able to welcome guests back to our beloved Hāna town.”
Bank of Hawai’i to Temporarily Close Select Branches
Out of its 68 branches, 28 will remain open across the state of Hawai’i and the West Pacific Region.
Report: Maui Condo, Home Sales Jump in February 2020 YTD
High season in Maui real estate has arrived, and according to a report from Fidelity National Title & Escrow, home and condominium sales have increased from last year.
Matson Operations Not Impacted by Hawai‘i Shelter-at-Home Orders
Matson issued a statement today in response to shelter-at-home orders for Hawaiʻi saying the orders for Hawaiʻi will not affect Matson operations. Matson notes that the company and the services that support its operations are considered “Essential Businesses” that support critical transportation infrastructure.
American Savings Bank Branches to Remain Open
Seven in-store branches will temporarily close on March 24.
Hawai’i State FCU Branches to Close Temporarily
Five O’ahu branches will be closed beginning March 30, until further notice. The Pu’unēnē Shopping Center branch will remain open during normal business hours.
