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.
20 for the Next 20 2024
Hawaii Business Magazine annually celebrates 20 people whose talents, accomplishments and potential set them apart as emerging leaders of Hawaiʻi into the next two decades. Past honorees have been described as energetic, innovative, entrepreneurial, talented, intelligent and charismatic leaders of tomorrow. These “People to Watch” may come from any field: business, public service, law, entrepreneurship, education, government service or elsewhere.
20 for the Next 20: Jay Ana, Young Brothers
The president of Hawai‘i’s largest interisland shipping company has focused on communications, trust and efficiency to sustain a 125-year legacy.
20 for the Next 20: Daniel Arita, American Floor and Home
After years working his way up in the family business, he now leads the expansion of the employee-owned company as president.
20 for the Next 20: Ryan Ashlock, Adventist Health Castle
This health-care president is reenergizing a once stagnant medical center with new clinics, specialists, equipment, training and more.
In-Depth Reports
The Goal: Tourism That Regenerates Hawai‘i, Not Degrades It
A program that limits access at Kaua‘i’s Hā‘ena State Park and raises local dollars is considered a model for places inundated by visitors.
Real Estate and Built Environment
Leadership & Human Resources
My Job Is Analyzing and Improving People’s Work Lives
From her Hawai‘i home, Amazon researcher Natalie Perez uses interviews, focus groups, surveys and more to understand employee experiences across the globe.
How 5 Hawai‘i Families Built Generational Wealth
Family businesses rarely last for three generations. Here’s how the Ai, Fukunaga, Watumull, Hata and Lau families did it.
5 Steps to Onboarding Leaders Who Are New to Hawai‘i
Take a hands-off approach with mainland hires, and many won’t last.
New Leadership Accelerator Aims to Elevate Indigenous and Hawai‘i-Centric Leadership
The ‘Ōiwi Leadership Accelerator combines Native Hawaiian knowledge and values with Western skills to help Native Hawaiian and Hawai‘i-raised professionals achieve their leadership goals.
New CEO at OHA Explains Why She Took the Job and Her Goals for Serving the Native Hawaiian Lāhui
Stacy Kealohalani Ferreira joined the Office of Hawaiian Affairs on Nov. 1 after serving as budget chief for the state Senate and in several roles at Kamehameha Schools.
Special Sections
Building a Healthier Future Together
Kaiser Permanente is working to help address Maui’s mental health needs and forms nonprofit partnerships to increase food security in the Islands.
IIDA Hoʻohuli Awards 2023
The awards’ mission is to promote the value of Hawai‘i designers and perpetuate the interior design profession. This year’s competition was an inspiring showcase of the best and brightest in local interior design. We invite you to read on and learn more about each award winning project and recipient.
Upcoming Events
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Reviving Downtown Honolulu & Chinatown
OCTOBER 11
Wahine Forum
NOVEMBER 9
Money Matters Conference
Climate Change & Nature
The Future of Recycling in Hawaii
A City & County of Honolulu leader wants to recycle less because she says it doesn’t make sense economically or environmentally. Environmentalists say “refusing” and “reusing” are much better than recycling. Here’s what you should know. Recycling is changing on…
