Labor shortage persists at Hawaii hotels
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The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is seen on Wednesday in Waikiki. Hawaii hotels must fill thousands of jobs statewide so that the hospitality industry, one of Hawaii’s top economic drivers, is poised to continue a recovery that is projected to surpass 2019 levels this year.
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The American Hotel & Lodging Association joined hospitality, government and business leaders from the Hawaii Hotel Alliance, Outrigger Hospitality Group and the Hawaii House Finance Committee Wednesday to discuss the labor shortage and how that coupled with surging travel demand is creating historic opportunities for hotel employees.
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Maribel Amaral, left, Artemio Amaral and Sebastian Matta were enjoying Waikiki Beach on Wednesday.
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Beachgoers relax in front of the Sheraton Waikiki, left, and the Royal Hawaiian.
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Swimmers enjoy Waikiki Beach on Wednesday.
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The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) joined hospitality, government and business leaders from the Hawaii Hotel Alliance, Outrigger Hospitality Group and the Hawaii House Finance Committee Wednesday to discuss the labor shortage and how that coupled with surging travel demand is creating historic opportunities for hotel employees.
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Pedestrians use the crosswalk in front of the International Market Place on Wednesday.
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