Hawai‘i’s Love-Hate Relationship with Tourism Is Getting a Little Friendlier
Support for the state’s largest industry rose to 57% in the latest Hawai‘i Tourism Authority survey. It should probably be higher.
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Book Excerpt: “Our Beaches Were Empty, Our Hospitals Full”
Authors Kirk Caldwell and Georgette Deemer interviewed local leaders for an inside view of what it was like to navigate the pandemic.
Hawai‘i’s Homeowners Rank No. 1 for Average Equity Gains
Nationwide, homeowners lost equity on average during the first quarter of this year. But in the Islands, homeowners with mortgages gained on average $24,900 in the value of their homes.
CEO Says New Investment Gives ProService Hawaii a Chance to Be Major Mainland HR Provider
Ben Godsey believes technology investor Silver Lake provides ProService with the expertise to expand its HR outsourcing into key national markets while staying based in Hawai‘i
Growing Up in an Age of Anxiety
Hawai‘i’s young people are struggling with mental health issues. Nearly half of high school girls and 60% of LGBTQ+ students experience depression. And help can be hard to find.
Home Sales are Down, But the Drop in New Mortgages is Far Greater
Both O‘ahu and national numbers show 56% declines in new residential home mortgages during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year.
How to Choose the Best Third-Party Management Company for Your Hotel
Not all outside management companies are equal. Two industry experts explain how to find the right one.
Condo Sales Start This Year for Latest Office-to-Residence Conversion
The transformation of the Davies Pacific Center will create mostly one-bed apartments, while leaving a few floors of offices.
How to Give On-Site Teams the Flexibility They Want
Some jobs need to be done in person. But that doesn’t mean employees can’t have more control of their schedules and hours.
The 127-Year-Old Palama Settlement Evolves in the Digital Age
The nonprofit has added classes in graphic design, filmmaking, animation, coding and Lego robotics.
Dipped by Dee Satisfies the Most Voracious Sweet Tooth
The owner of the ‘Aiea shop started making chocolate-dipped strawberries as a Valentine’s Day treat when she was still in high school.
Your Diversity Policy Shouldn’t Focus on One or Two Groups
The best way to attract LGBTQ+ candidates is by elevating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace – for everyone.