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Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Hotel Performance Report October 2018

Maui County hotels led the state overall in RevPAR at $217 in October, however, this represented a decline of 1.8 percent compared to a year ago. An increase in ADR to $307 (+3.8%) was not enough to offset lower occupancy of 70.9% (-4.0 percentage points).

Santa Arrival Kicks Off The Holiday Season at The Shops at Wailea

The Shops at Wailea kicked off the holiday season with Santa arriving in style on Black Friday. The parade started from Kalama Park, with Santa riding in a 1963 Cadillac Eldorado escorted by the Maui Classic Cruisers and Street Bikers United Maui.

Maui Gas Prices Down for Thanksgiving

AAA Hawai‘i Weekend Gas Watch is being released today due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. This week’s report indicates that gas prices are down from last week.

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday on Maui

With Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, we’ve compiled a list of deals, specials, and store hours for your weekend shopping right here on Maui.

Hawaiian Airlines Celebrates 90 Years of Service with Giving Campaign

Throughout 2019, Hawaiian Airlines will be engaging in a company-matched employee giving program celebrating the airline’s 90th year of service in the Hawaiian Islands. 

“Taking Care of Tutu” Earns Top Honors at Startup Weekend Maui

The Taking Care of Tutu team captured first place, the Aloha Kids team placed second, and The Dance Garden third. The Geckolocation team captured the Crowd Favorite award.

EPA Grant for Clean Air Projects in Hawaiʻi

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health plans to use the grant to replace two diesel transit buses with fully battery-powered electric vehicles.

Local 5 Rejects Latest Offer by Kyo-Ya, Next Meeting Nov. 26

Unite Here Local 5 has rejected the latest offer from Kyo-ya as 2,700 Hawaiʻi hotel workers enter a sixth week of a strike at five hotels operated by Marriott. 

Five Tips to Protect Yourself from Utility Scams

The Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) said Hawaiʻi residents and small businesses have recently been losing thousands of dollars to scam artists posing as utility workers and bill collectors. As part of national Utility Scam Awareness Week, local utilities, police, and consumer experts are joining forces to protect customers from these scams. The Hawaiian Electric Companies, […]

Talking Law: Medical Marijuana & Guns

David Sereno, Sereno Law, Maui attorney, Maui Lawyer, Talking Law, medical marijuana, medical cannabis, gun rights, medical marijuana and guns

Santa Arrival Kicks Off Holiday Season at The Shops at Wailea 

The Shops at Wailea announces their 2018 holiday events calendar with Santa’s Parade kicking off the festivities on Black Friday, November 23.

Haunani Fujimoto Joins Kamehameha Schools

Kamehameha Schools has named Haunani Fujimoto as director of leasing for the organization’s Commercial Real Estate Division portfolio of space-leased assets.

Hawaiian Airlines Appoints New Regional Director for Australia, New Zealand

Hawaiian Airlines announced the appointment of Andrew Stanbury to the role of regional director for Australia and New Zealand, effective Jan. 2, 2019.

Maui Electric Forum on Local Energy Resilience, Nov. 29

As climate change impacts the islands with more severe and frequent storms, hear how local organizations are preparing on Maui.

QKC Celebrates ‘Back-in-Black’ Friday Shopping Day

Queen Ka’ahumanu Center celebrates Black Friday with Back-in-Black Shopping Day on Friday, November 23, 2018 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Maui Humane Society Holiday Adoption & Wellness Fair

The Maui Humane Society will be hosting a Holiday Adoption & Wellness Fair on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 that will feature a variety of events and special services. 

Hawaiian Airlines Increases North America Bag Fees

Hawaiian Airlines announced the price to check first and second bags on its flights between North America and Hawai‘i is rising by $5 to $30 and $40, respectively.

Kīhei Charter School Gifted $20,500 from Nick’s Fishmarket Maui

Kīhei Charter School received a donation of $20,500 from Nick’s Fishmarket Maui restaurant.

Queen Ka’ahumanu Center Supports Shop Small Maui

Queen Ka’ahumanu Center (QKC) is supporting the Shop Small Maui campaign on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Unpaid Vendors Can Submit Invoices from 250th Queen Celebration Directly to OED

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development has terminated Grant 4607: 250th Celebration of Queen Kaʻahumanu.
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