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On Maui, the Honolua Hands-On Conservation — Aloha Pūʻu Kukui program is among those receiving support. Through the program, community volunteers work in the upper slopes of Honolua Valley, learning to identify native and invasive plants, plant seedlings and understand the watershed’s role in feeding the reefs of Lahaina and Kāʻanapali.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority recently launched a new marketing campaign that rewards tourists for their participation in restoration, conservation, and education efforts.

Opening its doors in 1986, the founders of Old Lahaina Luau had one goal in mind: showcase a more culturally sensitive and traditional form of luau. https://www.facebook.com/alohastoked/videos/2017681964917578/ Now considered to be one of Hawaii’s best luaus, the Old Lahaina Luau simply provided what was then missing in hotel entertainment, a simple and authentic presentation of […]

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority presented the Daughters of Hawai‘i and the Friends of ‘Iolani Palace with its 2012 Tourism Legacy Awards.

Aloha! If you enjoy being entertained and swept away in a tropical paradise, you have come to the right place! Maui is overflowing with talent, magic, music, and inspiration. Many of the world’s best musicians have homes here, and can be found frolicking around the island, especially in the winter. The local music scene is […]

U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka today voted to support the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 (S. 22), a bipartisan package of over 160 bills that includes legislation supporting the establishment of a memorial honoring Hansen’s disease patients of Kalaupapa.  The bill also supports funding in the amount of $5 million over 10 years […]

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES, PART 5–HAWAIIAN ART GALLERY The 2008 International Festivals of Canoes in Lahaina (held from May 18-21) featured a special attraction this year: a Maoli Art exhibit featuring native Hawaiian art by Native Hawaiian artists. Promoters Ianuali Kaonohiokalanikoholua and Daniel Anthony share the wisdom of the artists and the inspiration they draw […]