State auto sales regaining speed after 2020 tailspin
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Demand for Hawaii is strong, Southwest Airlines CEO says
Just how bad was 2020 for the airline industry? The six biggest U.S. airlines lost $34 billion, and Southwest suffered...
Nani Mau reopening with reservation-only buffet on Feb. 3
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/29/hawaii-news/nani-mau-reopening-with-reservation-only-buffet-on-feb-3/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Isle labor market not likely to see major gains in short term
The Champagne bubbles that marked the start of 2021 have already begun to go flat as businesses across the state...
Kauai employment suffers under restrictive travel policies
Before the COVID-19 pandemic the payroll at Kilohana Kauai, a popular Kauai attraction, was 168. Fred Atkins, Kilohana’s general partner,...
Kona Seafood Market opens as bright spot amid ‘perfect storm’ of COVID-19 pandemic
Instead of lamenting their jobs selling timeshares lost when the pandemic shut down tourism, Edward Blum and Jared Dufault decided...
Matson still riding high on profits tied to China
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Hawaii $284 Billion Begins Flowing To Small Businesses On Monday…A program that has provided some $2.5 billion for Hawaii businesses begins its next phase next week.
Hawaii small businesses can tap into up to $284 billion in federal relief starting Monday, as the U.S. Small Business...
Economic forecast: Visitor numbers could hit 6M this year
State economists believe travel to the state could nearly return to 2019 levels by the end of this year, but...
Hawaii’s first Tesla Supercharger may be built on Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison’s island that only has 30 miles of paved roads
Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison revealed plans to move from Silicon Valley to his island of Lanai, Hawaii, earlier this month. And not...
Couple opens coffee shop in Naalehu amid pandemic
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/24/hawaii-news/couple-opens-coffee-shop-in-naalehu-amid-pandemic/
Antics offers ‘unique’ combo of pizza and games
A new restaurant in Hilo combines a passion for pizza with a love of video games. Owner Justin Ambagis opened...
Teeming tourism boosts business: Kobayashis’ crafted plan starts to take shape at Hilo gallery
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/22/hawaii-news/teeming-tourism-boosts-business-kobayashis-crafted-plan-starts-to-take-shape-at-hilo-gallery/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Big Island Economy Is ‘Getting By’ As The Pandemic Persists…While tourism-fueled businesses struggle from tighter travel restrictions, the housing market has remained healthy and aquaculture continues to grow.
Hawaii County’s economy hasn’t been hit as hard as neighboring islands, data shows, but that’s little solace for businesses on...
Kauai Businesses: ‘We Can’t Survive’ Without Travel…With tourism effectively canceled for the 2020 holiday season, a number of Kauai resorts and businesses are closing again — some for good.
In November, after a seven-month shutdown because of the coronavirus, Kauai’s largest hotel brought back nearly half its staff of...
‘It’s been a very rough ride’: Economic research group issues latest forecast
Although the anticipated rollouts of COVID-19 vaccines should improve the prospects for economic growth in Hawaii in the second half...
More than $6.5 million spent at Big Island eateries, thanks to restaurant cards
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/09/hawaii-news/more-than-6-5-million-spent-at-big-island-eateries-thanks-to-restaurant-cards/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaii business coalition launches nationwide commercial rent survey to advocate for rent relief
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/11/30/breaking-news/hawaii-business-coalition-launches-nationwide-commercial-rent-survey-to-advocate-for-rent-relief/
Shoppers still flock to isle malls for Black Friday deals Local businesses hope dollars stay on Maui
Even with COVID-19 and the new normal of social distancing and mask-wearing, shoppers showed up in force on Black Friday,...
Business leaders urge people to ‘shop small’ this holiday season
‘Tis the season — to shop small. Although Small Business Saturday falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, island business leaders...
