Prince Resorts Is Moving Beyond Luxury Hotels and Golf Courses
The Japan-based parent company is shifting to “asset-light” hotel-management services. Here’s what that means for the Hawai‘i division.
Business & Industry
In Hawai‘i, 57% of Employees Prefer Remote or Hybrid Work. Only 44% of Bosses Agree.
The newest BOSS Survey and 808 Poll tracks opinions about the UH system, remote vs. in-person work, and the tourism industry.
Food Delivery’s Fast-Paced World
DoorDash and similar apps are more popular than ever. Here’s what Hawai‘i customers, restaurateurs and an indefatigable driver say about the benefits and costs.
Mass Tourism Is Fine, Say 69% of Business Leaders and 73% of O‘ahu Residents
The BOSS and 808 surveys also show that many businesses are tightening their budgets in anticipation of slow growth ahead.
When It’s Time to Break Free of the Family Business
7 steps that will make your exit easier for everyone.
No, Your Employees Probably Aren’t Happy. And Your Company Will Pay for It.
Employee experience is crucial for an organization’s growth and success, but most just give it lip service.
Why One Hawai‘i Firm Ditched PTO for “Responsible Time Off”
Accuity launched RTO to break the “parent-child” relationship and boost trust and autonomy.
Hawai‘i’s Most Profitable Companies 2023
Matson tops the list for a second year in a row, with more than $1 billion in net profit last year.
How Servco Prepares the Next Generation of Leaders
Two long-time executives explain their multi-year succession strategy, as they prepare to exit on Oct. 1.
Hawaii Business Magazine’s Most Popular Stories of 2022
Here’s what people are reading on our website and social media.
The Honolulu Fish Auction Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary
The auction at Pier 38 sells up to 90,000 pounds of fish a day and is a key part of the state’s biggest food-producing industry.
Inside the Kitchen at Fête
Since Robynne Maii won a 2022 James Beard Award for Best Chef, expectations are higher than ever.
What’s Next for Atlas Insurance: Shifting from Broker to Advisor
President Chason Ishii talks about new cloud-based services, recruiting and retaining employees, and the expensive challenges of climate change.
Here’s What Happens When Workers Become Employee-Owners
The perks of an ESOP include more company tax deductions and employee retirement benefits, and businesses that won’t be gutted by outside buyers.
Hawai‘i’s Most Profitable Companies 2022
Fueled by its China service, Matson tops the list that shows how 70 companies and nonprofits fared in 2021, a year of recovery.
Spotting Critical Issues Before They Hurt the Business
Five techniques detect problems before it’s too late. No. 3: “root cause analysis,” which dives deep to uncover the best solution.
Here’s What Residents Say about Tourism, the Minimum Wage, Remote Work, Personal Finances and More
BOSS Survey and 808 Poll asked 396 Hawai‘i business leaders and 444 members of the public to share their thoughts on pressing issues.
What’s Next for Finance Factors: New Generation of Leaders
CEO Russell Lau says it’s main focus is offering both conventional and unique solutions so local people can buy their first homes or create real estate portfolios for long-term generational wealth.
What’s Next for Hawaiian Airlines: Restoring Flights and Adding New Ones
CEO Peter Ingram talks about hiring, investments and innovations like fuel from local feedstocks and all-electric seagliders that can fly between islands.
What’s Next for ProService: “Refounding” the Company
CEO Ben Godsey says it’s critical that employees can grow and make their mark – the company’s “secret sauce.”
The Downtown Honolulu Parking Guide is Back
Need a parking space in the city for a month or just a day? Check our online guide, which includes locations, daily and monthly prices, and more information to find the right place at the right price.
Outrigger’s Strategy for 2022: Upgrades and Acquisitions
CEO Jeff Wagoner talks about major renovations in Waikīkī and Kona, new properties purchased in the Maldives and Thailand, and a major challenge facing the entire hospitality industry.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Diminishes the Power of Non-Compete Clauses
An employment attorney says the ruling, which follows a national trend, should persuade business owners and employers to review non-compete agreements.
A Record Number of Hawai‘i Workers Quit Their Jobs in 2021
Here’s what local experts say is driving the exodus and why efforts to keep employees should start the day they’re hired.