28 accommodation and food services businesses in Hawaii have 500 or more employees in 2016

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, is set to host the ʻĀina Reserves Wine Weekend on December 5, 2025.

The ʻĀina Reserves Wine Weekend is set to feature a special event, “Island Roots: Communal Dinner Under the Kiawe Trees,” on December 6, 2025.

Hawaii’s floriculture industry, ranking among the top 10 in the nation, has been grappling with significant challenges including the 2018 Kīlauea eruption and the COVID-19 pandemic. These hurdles have led to a decrease in revenue. According to a recent press release by Howzit Kohala, florists on the Island of Hawaii have emphasized their heavy reliance on the hospitality sector and called for local support to ensure future viability of the industry. They also underscored the cultural significance of lei in Hawaii.