Maui Business

Maui County timeshare properties had the highest occupancy rate compared to Hawaiʻiʻs four other island counties, according to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authorityʻs new report. Their report shows how many timeshares throughout the state were occupied during the second quarter of 2018, which runs from April to June. According to the report, Maui timeshare properties had […]

The unemployment rate on Maui Island was at 1.9% in August, down from the 2.1% rate in July and down from the 2.1% rate reported at the same time last year.

Kuleana, a new skincare line, recently released their new reef-safe sunscreen. According to the skincare brand, the sunscreen protects customers and coral reefs while supporting environmental nonprofits in Hawaiʻi. The sunscreen is made from plant-based oils, minerals, and other reef-safe ingredients. The brand said that the sunscreen does not contain chemicals that harm marine life […]

Five distinguished doctors have recently joined Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i facilities on Maui.

The extended Customer Call Center hours will run from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, through Friday, Oct. 5, excluding weekends.

The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual Hui Holomua Business Fest takes place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 and will be held at the King Kamehameha Golf Club this year in Waikapū.

American Savings Bank has hired Brian Yoshii as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer.

The annual Battle of the Badges Softball Tournament takes place this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 at the Ichiro Iron Maehara Baseball Stadium in Wailuku.

Ka Lima O Maui is seeking employers to participate in its 7th Annual Job Fair for persons with disabilities. 

Hogan Hospitality Group has obtained a majority interest in Marin Management Inc., a California-based hospitality group. Maui properties under HHG management include the Lahaina Inn, the Royal Lahaina Resort, and the Kāʻanapali Ocean Inn.

The Queen Kaʻahumanu Center and Maui Family Magazine present the 2nd Annual Maui Baby Expo on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bank of Hawai‘i has initiated several financial assistance programs to help those affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding due to Tropical Storm Olivia.

The presentation will be offered on two different dates: Monday, Sept. 24 at the Kīhei Community Center; and Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Wailuku Community Center.  Both presentations will be held at 5 p.m.

Haleakalā National Park will begin accepting applications for guided astronomy and hiking tour Commercial Use Authorizations, valid for up to two years.

Kapalua Golf & Tennis is supporting associates and the West Maui community affected by Tropical Cyclone Lane and the West Maui brush fires.

Japan Airlines marked the one-year anniversary of its round-trip nonstop service between Tokyo and Kailua-Kona over the weekend.

The public is invited to attend the fifth annual Domestic Violence Awareness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Queen Kaahumanu Center.  

Maui Electric will be upgrading their computer software at the end of the month, affecting phone, online and walk-in services from Friday, Sept. 28, to Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.

Mayor Alan Arakawa announced that three major bond rating agencies awarded Maui County the highest bond ratings in the state last week.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) will be hosting their Global Tourism Summit from Oct. 1 to 3 at the Honolulu Convention Center. The theme of this yearʻs summit is Charting the Course, which HTA said will focus on the need for balancing tourism’s popularity with its impact on local communities. HTA said that the summit’s […]