Maui Business
Part-Hawaiians Comprise 30% of Maui County Population
A new report reveals that in Maui County, native Hawaiians in the “race alone” category comprised 7.4% of the county’s population, and in the “race alone or in combination” group, 29.7%.
Bank of Hawaii Seeks Lyons Community Award Nominations
Bank of Hawaii is now accepting nominations/applications for the 2012 Mike Lyons Maui Community Award.
January 2012 Visitor Spending Breaks Record
Total expenditures by visitors to Hawaii in January 2012 reached $1.345 billion, the best one-month total on record.
Island Air Expands Interisland Fleet by 6
Island Air yesterday announced the addition of a total of 6 new air new aircraft into their fleet; 3 ATR 72-212s by the end of 2012, and 3 more ATRs in 2013.
700,000 New Airline Seats To Be Added in 2012
The Hawaii Tourism Authority, the state’s tourism agency, is forecasting 7.7% growth in total scheduled nonstop air seats to Hawaii in 2012.
Visitor Center at Kealia Pond Wildlife Refuge Opens
After a traditional Hawaiian blessing, Senator Inouye and dignitaries untied the maile lei to open the new visitor center at Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge.
“SBA Express Week” Brings Financing Event to Maui
On March 13, the US Small Business Administration will send a team of business development and loan specialists to the Maui County Business Resource Center.
Tourism Continues to Lead Economic Recovery for 2012
The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism is projecting continued economic growth for the state in its latest economic forecast.
First Insurance Gas Station “Takeover” Comes to Wailuku
On Friday, February 24, First Insurance Company will bring its popular gas station “takeover” to Wailuku for the first time bringing Maui drivers lower gas prices.
Hospitality “Hawaiian-Style” Focus of Visitor Experience Workshop
The Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association will offer a workshop entitled “E Kipa Mai: Hospitality Hawaiian Style” at the UH Maui College on Tuesday, March 13.
Governor Abercrombie Attends US-China Economic Trade Meetings
n Friday, Governor Neil Abercrombie attended the U.S.-China Economic Trade and Trade Cooperation Forum & Signing Ceremony.
Maui’s Gilbert & Associates Advertising is a “10”
In its annual Book of Lists, Pacific Business News has ranked Gilbert & Associates, a Maui-based advertising firm, as the 10th largest advertising agency in the state.
Upcoming Engineering Week Targets Middle School Girls
Now in its eleventh year on Maui, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day will kick off on Saturday, February 18th, in conjunction with National Engineers Week.
Kealia Plan Defines Conservation for 15 Years
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the availability of Comprehensive Conservation Plans for the Keālia Pond and Kakahai‘a National Wildlife Refuges.
Hawaiian Offering $300 “Rescue Fare” to Air Australia Flyers
Hawaiian Airlines announced it is offering a special one-way “Rescue Fare” for travelers stranded by today’s shutdown of Air Australia.
Hundreds Left Stranded by Air Australia Shutdown
Air Australia announced today that it will suspend all flights immediately, including two from Honolulu to Brisbane and Melbourne.
Mokulele Airlines New Ownership Rebrands
Mokulele Flight Service, an airline serving Hawaii since 1994, was recently purchased by TransPac Aviation Holdings and today announced the completion of its move to new ownership with the release of its new website and new logo.
Visitors Bureau Touts APEC at Group Marketing Events
At two major events this month, the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau plans to highlight the APEC conference as an example of Hawaii’s ability to host large-scale meeting.
Hawaiian is Nation’s Top On-Time Airline, Again
According to the US Department of Transportation, Hawaiian Airlines is still the nation’s #1 on-time airline for an eighth straight year.
Public Input Sought On Long-Range Transportation Plans
The Hawaii Department of Transportation will be updating the Regional Long-Range Land Transportation Plans for each island and is asking the public to participate.
