Maui Business
Escape to a Neighbor Island on Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines is offing a discounted “Escape to a Neighbor Island” vacation package with savings up to 40%. Book your flight and hotel by Tuesday, July 12.
‘Seafarer of the Year’ Awarded to Crew for Maui Coast Rescue
“Seafarer of the Year” Award went to cruise ship members of ms Veendam for rescuing a pilot who ejected from his aircraft 225 miles off the coast of Maui.
Hawaiian Starts Ticket Sales for New Kona-Haneda Route
Beginning on Dec. 20, 2016 there will be three weekly flights from Kona, and four weekly flights from Honolulu to Haneda, Japan starting Dec. 21.
West Maui Hospital to Break Ground in August
The much-anticipated West Maui Hospital and Medical Center will break ground at an on-site public ceremony on Aug. 15. in Lahaina.
Island Air: 48-Hour Sale on Interisland Travel
Island Air’s 48-hour summer sale begins Wednesday, July 6, and ends Thursday, July 7.
Virgin Announces $199 Fares from HNL and OGG
Virgin America has been named “Top Domestic Airline” by Travel + Leisure and to celebrate, the airline is offering $199 fares out of OGG and HNL.
KIRC Announces Trolling Schedule for July
Trolling for permitted boats is open July 9, 10, 23 and 24 from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Hilo Designer to Help Create Hawaiian Airlines Uniforms
Hilo-based design studio Sig Zane Kaiao and Japanese design consultants of the DESCENDANT label will collaborate on uniforms for more than 5,000 employees.
The MACC Appoints New Education Director
Maui Arts & Cultural Center has selected Chadwick Pang as its new education director. Pang succeeds Susana Browne, who will retire July 31.
Entrepreneurial Spirit ‘Alive and Well on Lāna‘i’
Seventeen Lāna‘i residents gathered on June 25 and 26 at the island’s senior center for an intense, two-day “Entrepreneurs’ Toolkit Bootcamp.”
Three Businesses ‘Hatch’ from Incubator Program
Three more companies have recently graduated from the High Technology Development Corporation’s business Incubator Program at the Mānoa Innovation Center.
Maui Wedding Association Elects New Board
The Maui Wedding Association has elected seven members to its 2016-17 board of directors at its annual meeting on June 28.
Visitor Arrivals Up 3.5%, Spending Up 1.4% in May
Visitor arrivals to Maui in May increased by 3.5% to 212,935 and visitor days increased 2.9% to 1,583,603 this year compared to last May.
Kahului Rotary Announces Palaka Award Winner
The clubs annual Michael H. Lyons II Palaka Celebration & Golf Ball Drop will be held on Aug. 12 at the King Kamehameha Golf Course Clubhouse in Waikapū.
Six Maui Towns in State’s Top 10 for Retirement Ease
Kahului, Wailuku, Kīhei, Makawao, Lahaina and Kula take the top six spots in the ranking of the state’s 10 tax-friendliest places for retirees in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i’s Homeless Population Increases to 7,921
A recent study revealed an overall increase in the number of homeless in the state compared to last year.
100 Women Who Care to Hold Meeting at Fleetwood’s
The next quarterly meeting of 100 Women Who Care Maui will be held at Fleetwood’s on Front St. in Lahaina on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Island Air Partners with Japan, Korea Sales Agencies
sland Air has formed partnerships with two global sales agents to provide sales and marketing services in Korea and Japan.
Volkswagen Settlement: Up to $10 Million to Hawai‘i
A settlement agreement has been reached that requires Volkswagen to pay more than $570 million for violating state laws.
Habitat for Humanity Receives $100,000 Grant
Habitat for Humanity Maui will receive $100,000 grant to fund critical positions and partner with more families who need decent and affordable places to live.
