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Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa promotes Teresa Higa to Director of Group and Leisure Sales
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Kāʻanapali, announced the promotion of Teresa Higa to Director of Group & Leisure Sales. In this expanded role, Higa will lead the resort’s group sales efforts, overseeing the team while continuing to drive the strategy and execution of leisure and transient sales initiatives for the 810-room resort.
Maui visitor industry delivers meals, gifts to 500 kūpuna at annual appreciation event
Members of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association recently delivered meals and gifts to 500 Maui County seniors during the annual Winter Nā Kūpuna Appreciation Event, according to an announcement from the association Friday.
The new Hospitality Academy of Maui learning lab opens for instruction
The Hospitality Academy of Maui, a state-of-the-art learning lab for future leaders of our visitor industry located on the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus, celebrated its grand opening on Monday, Nov. 10.
Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui presents Holoholo Ka‘a 2025 on Nov. 2
Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui and the parents of Pūnana Leo o Maui present Holoholo Ka‘a 2025, a free family event happening Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College parking lot.
Andaz Maui promotes Savell to executive sous chef and appoints Alquisalas Jr. as chef de cuisine
Chef Allan Alquisalas Jr. has joined the restaurant as chef de cuisine, while resort veteran Chef Chance Savell has been promoted to executive sous chef. Together, they join Executive Chef Ritchard Cariaga to shape the next chapter of Ka’ana Kitchen, blending innovation with a deep connection to Maui’s rich culinary traditions.
Maui visitor industry delivers meals and gifts to kūpuna
Members of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association helped prepare and deliver more than 500 gourmet meals and gifts to Maui County seniors during the annual Winter Nā Kūpuna Appreciation Event on Dec. 13.
Andaz Maui welcomes new general manager Richard Elliott
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resorts has announced the appointment of Richard Elliott as the resort’s general manager. With a career spanning over two decades with Hyatt, Elliott brings experience and passion for hospitality to his new role.
Maui visitor industry feeds kupuna and Maui residents
On Friday, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association fulfilled another year of caring for senior citizens of Maui County through the 2024 Spring Nā Kūpuna Appreciation Event.
MHLA Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors
Along with celebrating the appointed, MHLA also recognized the wildfire relief efforts of its members during the Annual Meeting. Maui’s visitor industry is experiencing a daily economic loss of nearly $13 million a day since the August wildfires.
Maui keiki receive back-to-school supplies from visitor industry members
This summer, the Visitor Industry joined forces with The Salvation Army’s Adopt a Backpack Campaign to supply Maui’s keiki in need with school supplies for the upcoming school year. MHLA hotel properties and allied members successfully delivered the supplies requested in addition to $5,000 of monetary donations.
Habitat for Humanity Maui to host 25th anniversary gala
Habitat for Humanity Maui will host their Silver Hammer Anniversary Gala on June 3 at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort.
Nonprofit ClimbHi obtained funding to sponsor 233 Maui County students
Maui County businesses and organizations have donated $18,500 to sponsor 233 high school students to earn Service Excellence Certificates through the Hawaiʻi workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI.
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announces new 2022-2023 Board of Directors
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced their 2022-2023 Board of Directors at their annual meeting held on Sept. 21 at the Grand Wailea Resort.
43rd Annual Maui County Charity Walk collects close to $1M
The Grand Wailea Maui took top honors for hotel properties with $51,911 in donations received. AMP Restaurants was the business that raised the most at $10,241. Winning the award in the nonprofit category was the team at Feed My Sheep, which collected $150,000.
Chairs named for 2022 Maui County Charity Walk
Roady and Kahalehau will oversee the Charity Walks held on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.
Wags to Riches: Maui Shelter Dogs Spend the Night at Luxury Resorts
Maui Humane Society will be sending shelter animals from the doghouse to the penthouse as the top fundraisers will earn a VIP night with a shelter dog at Four Seasons Resort Maui, Fairmont Kea Lani and Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort.
Hyatt Regency Maui, Andaz, Hāna-Maui Resort, Wailea Beach Villas Resume Operations
Two Maui properties, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Kāʻanapali and Wailea Beach Villas, A Destination Hotel, opened on Oct. 15. On Nov. 1, the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort began welcoming guests back; and next week Friday, Nov. 20, the Hāna-Maui Resort is slated to open.
Small Demonstration Against Temptation Island Filming Urges Government Leaders to “Protect Hawai‘i”
A small sign waving demonstration was held on Aug. 29 by the same group, calling the approval a “double standard” saying they would like to see the same protocols available to Maui residents, ideally all people traveling to Maui.
BREAKING: Temptation Island Gets Green Light, Filming Set for Sept. 8 on Maui
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino announced this afternoon that the television production, Temptation Island, is “on again,” with production set to start on Sept. 8.
Mayor Update on Temptation Island: “I’m Comfortable In Saying Maybe We Will Look At It”
“I am saying this–It’s about time we take an opportunity to test–to see if these protocols that they’ve put in place will work. We have to test sooner or later–why not now, why not at the Andaz. Let’s make that our first. And let’s see. Because every great plan only works if you do it.”