The labor shortage in hotels in Hawaii continues

• The Royal Hawaiian Hotel can be seen in Waikiki on Wednesday. Hotels in Hawaii need to fill thousands of jobs statewide for the hospitality industry, one of Hawaii’s key economic drivers, to continue a recovery that is expected to exceed 2019 levels this year.

• 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 on Wednesday to discuss the labor shortage and how this, coupled with rising travel demand, is historic opportunity creates for hotel employees.

• Maribel Amaral, left, Artemio Amaral and Sebastian Matta enjoyed Waikiki Beach on Wednesday.

• Beachgoers relax in front of the Sheraton Waikiki (left) and the Royal Hawaiian.

• Swimmers enjoy Waikiki Beach on Wednesday.

• The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) joined hospitality, government and business leaders from the Hawaii Hotel Alliance, the Outrigger Hospitality Group and the Hawaii House Finance Committee on Wednesday to discuss the labor shortage and how such as this, combined with increasing travel demand, present historic opportunities for hotel workers.

• Pedestrians use the zebra crossing in front of the International Market Square on Wednesday.

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