Hawaii businesses seek lava viewing site to reignite tourism

House Bill 58, along with a bill to reduce funding for the Hawaii Tourism Authority, is one of several measures passed to balance the state’s two-year budget by increasing or moving taxes around......»»

The appeal of flexible, inexpensive operations in unsteady times like these is easy to understand, especially for small businesses in a tourism economy such as Hawaii's......»»

While Hawaii is among one of the states hardest hit by unemployment claims as a result of closed businesses and declines in tourism related to the coronavirus, it is not at the top of the list, according to a new report by finance website Wallethu.....»»

The founder and CEO of Honolulu-based real estate firm Real Select International and the website ScoopUSA.com is heading to Japan this month to hold two more seminars for investors interested in buying commercial real estate and businesses in Hawaii. A.....»»

Hawaii's Big Island lost millions of dollars in business and tourism as a result of a series of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. CNN's Miquel Marquez has the details......»»

Registration recently opened for the event, which aims to connect Hawaii tourism stakeholders with global industry partners and businesses from more than 18 countries......»»

Hurricane Hector is expected to brush the coast Wednesday. As lava continues to spew from the Kilauea volcano, Hawaiians and Hawaiian tourism officials have another potenti.....»»

Hawaiian Paddle Sports was named Hawaii’s Sustainable Operator of the Year by the Hawaii Ecotourism Association, which held its annual awards on Tuesday. The company’s sister operation, Hawaii Mermaid Adventures, was also recognized at the event,.....»»

We asked local experts for their forecasts for Hawaii businesses in 2019, and they shared with us what they're excited about (and concerned about) for their industry in the coming year. Here's what leaders in tourism and retail had to say......»»

The Hawaii Small Business Development Center advises small businesses on how to start and grow their companies......»»

Electric cars and trucks are becoming increasingly popular as more consumers seek to drive a modern and innovative vehicle that is more sustainable. According to S&P Global Mobility, electric vehicle (EV) sales will reach 13.3 million units .....»»

Morrison said she saw the opportunity to expand in Hawaii after visiting friends on the Big Island and realizing the SBA’s 504 loan program could help small businesses affected by the Lahaina Fire recover and rebuild......»»

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Site work has begun for what will be a 160,000-square-foot store — a signal to other businesses that economic development .....»»

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to a fresh pandemic low, reflecting more aggressive efforts by companies to hire new workers amid a rapid economic recovery. Initial jobless claims in the states dropped by 34,000 to 473,000......»»

Over 20 local entrepreneurs at the event are looking to fill intern, part-time, and full-time jobs for positions such as marketing managers, retail assistant store managers and e-commerce sales specialist positions......»»

Amazon's mysterious algorithm and extra fees make selling products on the site difficult. Here is how Amazon kept my business from making a profit. A.....»»

Summit at Halfmoon would be built on a portion of the 13.6-acre site bounded by the Twin Lakes and Sitterly Manor apartment complexes and several businesses, including Grecian Gardens, Just for You Hair Salon and Cole's Collision Center......»»

Opinion: Hawaii's unemployment rate is 9%. But business owners tell us they can't fill the jobs they have. Guess how that happened!.....»»

A bill that will reduce funding for the Hawaii Tourism Authority passed final readings in the state Legislature this week. State House and Senate legislators approved on Tuesday the latest version of House Bill 862 that would cut the agency’s budget .....»»