Maui Business
Hawaii Tourism Authority Selects Japan Marketing Contractor
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency, today announced the selection of a.link LLC as its marketing contractor for Japan.
Hawaiian Airlines Launches Winter Sale
Hawaiian Airlines launched its Great Hawiian Winter Getaway Sale today which offers travelers significant savings on nonstop round trip travel to or from Hawaii and its 10 mainland cities in North America.
Mauian Renewable Energy Firms Receive US Funding
Pacific Biodiesel Inc. and Maui Pacific Solar, Inc. will receive a combined total of $115,156 in grants and $190,000 in loan guarantees for two very different energy projects.
Despite August Drop, Visitors Up for Year
Despite drop for August, the Hawaii Tourism Authority has released figures indicating that total arrivals and spending for all of 2011 to date remains up over 2010.
Access Business Records Using State’s First App
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) today unveiled the State of Hawaii’s first application for mobile devices.
Matson Lowers Fuel Surcharge Again
For the second time in a month, Matson Navigation Company has lowered it fuel surcharge, resulting in a combined total reduction of 5% since August 19.
MEO Appoints Craig Swift Business Development Director
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO) announced today the appointment of Craig Swift to position of Business Development Corp. (BDC) Director.
Iao Restoration Expert To Keynote Archaeology Conference
Archaeologists from around the Pacific region will gather for the annual Society for Hawaiian Archaeology Conference at the University of Hawaii Maui College between September 30 and October 2.
Hawaii Weddings Rank Among Priciest
According to national wedding budget information compiled by Get Married Media, a wedding magazine and online portal, Hawaii ranks among the priciest.
First Hawaiian CEO Horner to Retire at Year’s End
Don Horner announced today that he will retire as CEO of First Hawaiian Bank at year’s end, but will continue as chairman.
Special Event Prime Opportunity for APEC Networking
Hawaii’s business community will have a prime opportunity to network and learn about current Asia-Pacific business issues at a special conference held in conjunction with the APEC economic summit.
Renewable Energy Advocate Appointed to Public Utilities Commission
Last Friday, Governor Neil Abercrombie announced several new appointments, and among them the appointment of a Maui-based energy consultant, Michael Champley, to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Maui County Unemployment Remains at 7.5%
The seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate for Maui County remains at 7.5% for August, down .7% from a year ago, according to the State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR).
Maui Businesses Offered Training via “Export University”
In an effort to support local businesses statewide, the Hawaii Pacific Export Council will be hosting Export University, a two-day conference on Maui on September 22nd and 23rd that will help local business in moving forward with expanding their markets internationally.
Maui Visitors Bureau Recognized for Service Quality
Meetings and Conventions (M&C) magazine has awarded the Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau with their Gold Service Award for excellence in serving meeting professionals.
Pest Management Expert to Speak to Landscape Association
On September 20, the Maui Association of Landscape Professionals (MALP) is hosting a presentation by University of Hawaii at Hilo Entomologist Arnold H. Hara, Ph.D.
2010 Annual Visitor Research Report Now Available
The Hawaii Tourism Authority’s Tourism Research Division recently released its annual statistical publication entitled the 2010 Annual Visitor Research Report.
State Tax Collections Up
The Hawaii Department of Taxation announced yesterday that total general fund deposits are up by 47.9% for July and August, compared with the same period a year ago.
Hawaiian Telcom Second Quarter Revenues Up 1%
Today, Hawaii Telcom reported second quarter revenues of $100.7 million, which is an increase of 1% from $99.6 million in the same period a year ago.
First Hawaiian Bank Sponsors 14th Annual Wellness Fair
The14th Annual First Hawaiian Bank PrimeTime Wellness Fair will take place on Tuesday, September 27 at the Kihei Community Center.
