Maui Business

Five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has announced the appointment of Konrad Gstrein as regional vice president and general manager, marking a homecoming for the hospitality leader who launched his Four Seasons career at the oceanfront resort in 2001.

Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes were named Humanitarians of the Year by the Maui Nonprofit Directors Association at the organization’s annual meeting earlier this month.

Imua Onipāʻa, a Maui-based nonprofit dedicated to creating equitable workforce pathways across Hawaiʻi, has announced a new Request for Partnership to engage funders, philanthropic organizations, and community collaborators in building a resilient, future-ready workforce for Maui Nui. Following the successful launch of its first workforce cohort earlier this year, Imua Onipāʻa is now seeking long-term […]

The Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corporation, Board of Directors held its first-ever meeting on the island of Maui this month, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s effort to expand agricultural opportunities statewide and directly engage with local farmers, educators and community leaders.

Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association has announced that Jenny Smith will assume the roles of president and chief operating officer of Hawaiʻi’s most experienced health plan, effective Nov. 1. She will be the first female president in HMSA’s 87-year history.

The Maui Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing tomorrow morning on a $16.3 million proposal for exterior renovations and improvements at the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea. The meeting is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Planning Department conference room at Kalana Pakui in Wailuku. The item is the first on […]

Alaska Airlines is introducing 13 new nonstop routes beginning next spring, including a range of flights from key hubs in San Diego and Portland. The airline has also added two new destinations to its route map, deepened its commitment to Hawai‘i with additional flights and solidified its role as Santa Rosa-Sonoma’s No. 1 carrier in the heart of California Wine Country.

The Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau has appointed Lori Joy Watanabe as director of strategy implementation, effective Oct. 1, 2025. In this newly established role, Watanabe will lead the execution of strategic initiatives that advance HVCB’s mission as a futures-based destination management organization, balancing visitor industry growth with community well-being, cultural integrity, and environmental stewardship.

A new salon series produced by Akakū Maui Community Media will highlight small businesses in Maui Nui.

The debut salon in Akakū’s new Maui Business Tuesdays series will spotlight three Maui Hawaiian fashion designers, featuring businesses Kūlua, Henohea Hawaii and Pulelehua Boutique.

Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaiʻi has partnered with Kamaka Air to provide safe and reliable interisland air transport, enabling pets and their families to access lifesaving veterinary care on Oʻahu quickly and efficiently. 

Hawaiian Electric is monitoring weather conditions that may lead to an increased risk of wildfires. If needed to protect public safety, Hawaiian Electric may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff program to proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk.

For two decades, Hawaiʻi’s Deposit Beverage Container program has been run as an “honor system,” reliant on unverified self-reported data and plagued by alleged fraud, State Auditor Les Kondo told a state Senate committee during an informational meeting Thursday.

Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union today announced the 20 recipients of its 2025 Hawaiʻi State FCU Scholarship Program. Each student will receive a scholarship of up to $5,000, for a combined total of $97,500 to support tuition costs at accredited universities, colleges, or trade/vocational schools during the 2025–2026 academic year. “Education helps set the course for […]

Hawaiian Airlines will begin offering seasonal service with scheduled flights between Honolulu and Auckland beginning Nov. 16. The route will operate three times a week and run through April 2026. This seasonal service uses the Airbus A330 aircraft, offering nonstop flights between New Zealand and Hawaiʻi, as well as convenient one-stop connections to and from the US continent. “We know Kiwi travelers have […]

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union celebrated its second annual Cares Day on Oct. 13, as part of International Credit Union Week and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. All Hawaii State FCU branches, call center and corporate offices were closed for a company-wide day of community service. More than 250 employees contributed more than 760 volunteer hours at eight local […]

In response to the partial government shutdown that began Oct. 1, Bank of Hawai‘i has activated emergency financial assistance programs to support affected federal employees and contractors.

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. has appointed Darren Strand as Director of Agricultural Operations for its new agave venture in Upcountry Maui. A respected leader with decades of experience in Maui’s agricultural community, Strand will oversee agricultural strategy and operations, implement sustainable growing practices and help guide the farm’s continued growth. ​ 

The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea is inviting the community to an insightful evening featuring Belia Paul of A Honu Space on Oct. 21. The event will focus on practical strategies for organizing homes and lives, with a special emphasis on planning for getting older, an essential topic for senior South Maui residents.

New management will place emphasis on: eco-sensitive pest control practices; Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches; collaboration with local environmental and regulatory agencies; and community education on preventing pest issues.