Maui Business
Canadian WestJet Shows Strong Growth Despite Higher Fuel Costs
Westjet marks the beginning of the summer tourism season with double-digit growth last month in both overall load factor and traffic over the same period last year
Monkeypod Kitchen Among Winners 26th Building Industry Awards
The 26th Annual BIA Renaissance Building & Remodeling Awards Gala for 2011was held at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Oahu last weekend. 39 prizes were awarded by the Building Industry Association of Hawaii and The BIA-Hawaii Remodelers in ten divisions.
Avi Mannis New VP Marketing at Hawaiian Airlines
As part of its recent corporate realignment effort, Hawaii Airlines has promoted Avi Mannis from within to an expanded leadership role as vice president of marketing.
OHA Adds Debt Consolidation to Malama Loan Program
In adding debt-consolidation loans to its offerings, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is hoping to increase the number of eligible Native Hawaiians it can help under its Malama Loan Program.
APEC Hawaii Host Committee Seeks Catering and Uniform Vendors
The APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee expects nearly 20,000 attendees for the APEC 2011 Leaders’ Week, happening November 7-13 and has issued another call for Hawaii vendors to participate this week.
High Tech Maui Series Returns with Blogging Workshop May 24
Technologist Peter Liu returns to the Malcolm Center in Kihei on May 24 for an in-depth, hands-on, workshop on “How To Blog For Your Business.”
$5.5 Million Grant Keeps Maalaea Algae Plant On Track for 2014
Cellana LLC, a subsidiary of Hawaii-based HR BioPetroleum, will receive a $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to a joint statement released by Hawaii Senators Inouye, Senator Akaka, and Conresswoman Hirono today.
New Shark Tourism Study May Have Implications For All Shark Infested Waters
According to a new study, shark tourism is worth $18 million annually to the Pacific Island nation of Palau. Additionally, a single reef shark can contribute almost $2 million in its lifetime to the economy of Palau.
Angie Westfall, New Official Keeper State’s Historical Places Register
Businesses seeking new building modifications on historic buildings will now be working with a new architecture branch chief at the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) State Historic Preservation Department (SHPD).
Get Your Business In APEC 2011 Hawaii Innovation Showcase
With more than 20,000 attendees expected, the APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee is looking to feature 35 key Hawaii businesses in their APEC 2011 Hawaii Business Innovation Showcase during APEC 2011 Leaders’ Week, Nov 7-13.
Maui Ranked the Best Beach Destination Worldwide By U.S. News
The U.S. News Media Group has ranked Maui the Best Beach Destination and the Best Beach Honeymoon Destination worldwide.
Maui Hotels Offer Two Free Nights to Returning Soldiers
Maui County soldiers returning from deployment in 2011 can now look forward to two complimentary nights at a Maui hotel through a new program launched by Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) earlier this month.
Successful Recap Returns Central Pacific to Profitability
Central Pacific Financial Corp., parent company of Central Pacific Bank, yesterday reported that its successful recapitalization has lead to net income for the first quarter of 2011.
Aqua Hotels Offers Unique “Birth Certificate” Discount
In wake of the release recently of President Obama birth certificate by the White House, Aqua Hotels & Resorts announced yesterday a unique 15% discount to guests who can produce their birth certificate upon arrival.
Pele Awards for Advertising Go To Four Maui Designers
Four Maui design firms walked away with several 2010 Pele Awards each, from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hawaii Chapter’s 2010-11 Pele Awards Show, at the historic Hawaii Theatre, on Oahu.
HTA Seminar Helps Festival and Event Organizers “Revitalize Guest Experience”
The Hawai’i Tourism Authority’s (HTA) seventh annual Festivals and Events Seminar entitled “Revitalizing the Guest Experience” will be held this year on May 5-6.
Maui Hotels Target Meeting Business at Springtime Expo
Sales teams from the Grand Wailea and the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa are busy this week joining the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) and the Hawaii Convention Center (HCC) at the Springtime Expo in Washington, DC where they hope to bring home more Maui meetings and convention business.
Hawaiian Airlines Parent Reports $900,000 First Quarter Net Income
The parent company of Hawaiian Airlines today reported a net income of $900,000 on a total operating $900,000 on total operating revenue of $365.6 million for the first three months of the year, showed a net income increase of $0.7 million over the same quarter last year.
Hawaii First to Get Mitsubishi’s New Electric “i”, $16,000 After Rebates
Come November, a new electric vehicle, priced at $16,000, after state and federal tax rebates, and called the “i”, will begin rolling out statewide from Cutter Mitsubishi in Aiea.
Annual Telephone Directory Recycling Program Benefiting Schools Begins
Berry Company LLC, publisher of the Hawaiian Telcom Yellow Pages, has launched its annual telephone directory recycling program, enabling Maui County schools the opportunity to win cash prizes based on the tonnage of directories recycled by the school.
