Maui Business
Hawaiian Telcom raises $13,343 for Maui United Way
Hawaiian Telcom ran their annual campaign with the employees contributing $2,843 and Hawaiian Telcom adding $10,500 to bring it to a total of $13,343 for Maui United Way’s 2022-2023 campaign.
Maui has a 95.1% recovery in visitors in 2022 compared to 2019
Maui had a 95.1% recovery in visitors in 2022, compared to 2019, with 2.9 million people visiting Maui last year. Total visitor spending was $5.69 billion in 2022, up 11% from 2019. The year-end data was released by the state Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism.
Maui County sees largest vacation rental supply, occupancy, average rates in state
Maui County had the largest vacation rental supply, occupancy and average daily rates of all four counties last month, according to a recent state report.
Central Pacific reports 4Q earnings of $20.2M and 2022 earnings of $73.9M
Central Pacific Financial Corp. (NYSE: CPF), parent company of Central Pacific Bank, recently reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 of $20.2 million, compared to $16.7 million in the previous quarter and $22.3 million in the year-ago quarter.
Hawaiʻi economist: Working from home likely to remain for post-pandemic Aloha State
After the height of remote work due to the pandemic in 2020, Hawai’i now has about 20% of its workforce still working remotely, at home or in a hybrid arrangement — and that may not change much in the future, according to Hawai’i economist Paul Brewbaker.
More than $1 million awarded to CNHA to expand Pop-up Mākeke
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has been awarded a total of $1,053,000 in funding to expand operations for its Pop-Up Mākeke, an online marketplace supporting more than 500 of Hawai‘i’s businesses.
Maui bicycle shop owner watches Makawao store ‘go up in flames’
Krank Cycles, one of Maui’s original bicycle shops, gives away bikes to kids and helps repair bikes free in Maui County communities each year.
Hawaiian Electric seeking proposals for renewable energy projects on Maui, O’ahu
For the first time, Hawaiian Electric is seeking requests to develop firm renewable capacity on Maui and O’ahu.
Hilton Grand Vacations donates $100,000 to 10 local nonprofits, including two on Maui
Hilton Grand Vacations, a global timeshare company, has gifted $100,000 to 10 local nonprofit organizations in Hawai‘i, including Ka Hale A Ke Ola homeless resource center and the Pacific Whale Foundation on Maui.
Maui County again tops the state when it comes to hotel average room rates, revenue
Maui County again topped other counties last month when it came to hotel average daily room rates and revenue per available room, according to data recently released by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Nāhoʻopiʻi returns to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority as chief administrative officer
In his new role, Nāhoʻopiʻi is responsible for the administrative, fiscal, procurement, and human resources operations of HTA, as well as the management of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. Nāhoʻopiʻi succeeds Keith Regan who departed HTA in August 2022.
Hawaiʻi’s Mufi Hannemann, Peter Ingram on US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
Mufi Hannemann and Peter Ingram have been appointed to a two-year term on the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has three new lifestyle boutiques
On the heels of its recently debuted $100 million resort-wide transformation, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua announced the expansion and elevation of its retail experience with three new boutiques: Hue Home + Design, a home and lifestyle brand; BikiniBird, a swimwear and clothing store; and The Shop by WHEAT, featuring a curated collection of men’s, women’s and children’s casual luxury essentials.
Google team leader talks about remote work environment, virtual reality
A senior program manager of a design strategy and innovation team at Google will be the guest speaker at the Malcom Center in Kīhei Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Hawaiian Airlines Outlook includes Amazon partnership, infrastructure investment
Maui Now’s Wendy Osher talked one-on-one with Hawaiian Airlines CEO Peter Ingram, who shared a business update and what’s to come for Hawaiian Airlines in 2023, including a new partnership with Amazon that will help to diversify the airline’s portfolio.
Hawaiʻi’s first two community-owned solar projects coming to Molokaʻi
These projects could meet over 20% of Molokai’s energy needs and serve an estimated 1,500 households on the island. The Ho‘āhu Community-Based Renewable Energy Projects, Pālā‘au Solar and Kualapu‘u Solar, will be the first on the island to offer the shared solar program.
New Spectrum store now open in Kīhei
Charter Communications, Inc. announced today the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Kīhei.
2023 Annual Hawaiian Airlines Luncheon
The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host its annual luncheon with Hawaiian Airlines on Jan. 12, 2023. The event will feature a keynote address from Hawaiian Airlines President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Ingram, who will share a business update and what’s to come for the airline in 2023.
Digital travel magazine names Hāna-Maui Resort among the most relaxing in the US
Hāna-Maui Resort has been named one of the 22 Most Relaxing Hotels & Resorts in the US by Trips to Discover, a digital travel magazine with a monthly readership of more than 1.6 million people.
Maui Youth & Family Services to benefit from ʻOhana Fuels’ “Fuel up, Do Good” program
The nonprofit Maui Youth & Family Services will be the recipient of the ʻOhana Fuels “Fuel Up, Do Good” program for the months of January, February and March 2023. A portion of every ʻOhana Fuels’ TOP TIER™, fuel-efficient gasoline brand purchase at all eight Maui Minit Stop locations will be donated to the organization, which […]
