Christina O'Connor

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Christina O'Connor

Matson Inc. (NYSE: MATX) stock closed at $109.04 on Monday, falling 2.78% from Friday's close of $112.16 as investors continue to react to the Trump administration's tariff plan. The shipping company has reported the largest loss in stock prices among Hawaii’s largest publicly traded companies, with its stock down nearly 19% from the beginning of the year. Matson officials didn't comment when asked about the tariffs Monday.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Christina O'Connor

The new location will open on April 14 and will include a number of new features. Dave & Buster’s is set to reopen on April 14 in its new location at Ala Moana Center. The arcade, bar and restaurant is taking over the 45,000-square-foot space on the street level of the center’s Ewa Wing that formerly housed Shirokiya Japan Village Walk, which closed in 2020.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Christina O'Connor

In addition to raising scholarship funds, the event also recognizes leaders in the hospitality industry. A recent University of Hawaii at Manoa fundraiser generated $300,000 to support students in travel industry management. The 23rd annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism gala, held on April 2 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, raised funds for student scholarships at the Shidler College of Business’ School of Travel Industry Management, also known as the TIM School.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Christina O'Connor

Sheryl Matsuoka, the president and CEO of the Hawaii Restaurant Association, said that she thinks the law will help restaurants increase their revenue. A bill that makes outdoor dining a permanent option for Oahu restaurants became law on Friday, a move that can help restaurants grow by allowing them to add more seating for customers to dine al fresco. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 1 into law, establishing the city’s Outdoor Dining Services Program as a permanent initiative.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Christina O'Connor

It marks the 236th location for the company, and it’s the brand’s third new restaurant to open on the Mainland in just the last couple of weeks. Hawaii plate lunch chain L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is continuing its expansion on the Mainland, with a new location in Northern California's Bay Area. The restaurant opened on Wednesday, in a retail center called Southampton Center in Benicia, and is owned by franchisee Stephen Maccoun.