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Boom in tourists from South Korea, China expected
[visit site]submitted by llamb 290 days ago
The combination of a booming economy and easing of travel restrictions from China and South Korea have tourism marketing officials predicting the number of travelers arriving in Hawai'i from those two Asian nations will double within two years. More...
Maui beer flowing, growing
[visit site]submitted by bruddah 334 days ago
The CoCoNut Porter was awarded a gold medal at the 2006 World Beer Cup, and honors also were given to Maui Brewing at the Great American Beer Festival and other events. The brewery also makes 25 different styles of beer throughout the year. More...
Hawaiian Telcom calls in new chief executive
[visit site]submitted by newsjunkie 335 days ago
One of the nation's top turnaround experts, who led Enron Corp. during its bankruptcy, has been named the new chief executive officer of Hawaiian Telcom. More...
Hoku, Sanyo increase polysilicon contract to $530M
[visit site]submitted by newsjunkie 340 days ago
Hawaii's Hoku Scientific and Sanyo Electric have increased the term and amount of their polysilicon-supply contract, which now tops half a billion dollars. More...
Fragrances inspired by the scent of Hawaii
[visit site]submitted by bruddah 342 days ago
The first three fragrances in the line are inspired by puakenikeni, plumeria and white ginger. A pakalana fragrance is currently in the works. More...
Isles top fast-food spender in nation
[visit site]submitted by bruddah 342 days ago
Folks in Hawaii spent an average of $609 per person at fast-food restaurants in 2002 — more than the residents of any other state — according to U.S. Census data released yesterday. More...
Hawaiian Telcom cuts more managers
[visit site]submitted by bruddah 346 days ago
Hawaiian Telcom yesterday laid off 50 to 60 managers, or about 10 percent of its management team, as part of ongoing cost cutting and restructuring. More...
Big Island shopping center will be solar powered
[visit site]submitted by newsjunkie 347 days ago
The system, which will supply about 25 percent of the mall's energy when completed this fall, is expected to cost between $5 million and $6 million, or roughly $7 per watt, though it will save an estimated $37 million in electricity costs for Kona Commons over 30 years. More...
Target breaking ground for 2 new stores
[visit site]submitted by newsjunkie 347 days ago
Officials of retail giant Target Corp., the nation's No. 2 discount retailer, will be joined by Hawaii dignitaries this morning as they bless and break ground for their Kapolei store — one of Target's first two stores in the islands. More...
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