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Grand Wailea’s expansion plans advancing after years of debate over ancestral remains, tourism impacts
The resort finally got tentative approval to add 137 new rooms but must meet over 30 conditions related to water, traffic and protection of potential burials.
Wailea One of the Most Expensive US Destinations
According to a new survey by CheapHotels.org, Wailea ranks as the tenth most expensive US destination, in terms of hotel costs.
Four Seasons Bartender Contends for World’s Best Mai Tai
Last week, Wednesday, several hundred onlookers watched rocker Sammy Hagar judge a Pre Mix-Off Mai Tai competition at the Royal Lahaina Resort on Kaanapali Beach.
Marriott Airport Hotel Opens
Yesterday, the highly anticipated Courtyard by Marriott Maui Airport hotel opened with the traditional Hawaiian blessing and many dignitaries were in attendance.
Makena Resort Gets New GM
Landmark Hotels Group announced the promotion of Carmine Iommazzo to general manager at The Makena Beach & Golf Resort.
Travaasa Hana Named Hawaii’s #1 Resort Spa
For the second year in a row, Conde Nast Traveler ranked The Spa at Travaasa Hana the #1 resort spa in the Hawaii.
34th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk Nears
On Saturday, May 12, the Maui Hotel and Lodging Association is sponsoring the 34th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk at the War Memorial Soccer Field.
Kō Celebrates Grand Opening With Donation to Culinary Academy
After a $5.1 million rebuild, The Fairmont Kea Lani’s signature restaurant Kō celebrated its grand opening with a silent auction earning over $8,000 for Maui Culinary Academy (MCA) students.
Local Boy Named Travaasa Hana General Manager
Travaasa Destinations has announced the appointment of Danny Mynar, a third generation Hana resident, to general manager of the 70-room Travaasa Hana hotel.
Travaasa Hana Debuts Island’s Only Hotel Archery Experience
As part of its new resort offerings, Travaasa Hana (formerly Hotel Hana-Maui) recently debuted the island’s only hotel archery experience.
Maui Visitors Bureau Recognized for Service Quality
Meetings and Conventions (M&C) magazine has awarded the Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau with their Gold Service Award for excellence in serving meeting professionals.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Potential Impact of Hurricane Irene
Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irene on air travel, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has issued a travel advisory regarding the potential impact of Hurricane Irene on travel through the Continential US this weekend.
Two Maui Students Receive Timeshare Association Scholarships
Bronson Maulupe-Kanae and Chassidy Sakamoto were awarded American Resort Development Association Awards.
Lundberg Named General Manager of Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Beginning August 7, Gregg Lundberg will leave his leadership position at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas, where he has been general manager since 2003, and take up the general manager position at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali.
Westin Ocean Resort Villas Names New General Manager
The Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii has named Angela Nolan general manager for The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas, located in north Kaanapali area.
Four Seasons Randy Clark Earns Industry’s Highest Credential
Randy Clark, Sales Manager, Four Seasons Lanai is among twelve Hawaii executives who have earned the meetings industry’s highest designation – Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) – enhancing their credentials to secure new business opportunities for their organizations and the State of Hawaii.
Four Seasons Maui #2 Best Hotel in the Nation
U.S. News Media Group today released its rankings of the Best Hotels in the USA listing Four Seasons Resort Maui in the number two spot in the nation, right behind the Elysian Hotel in Chicago.
“Put Your Best Slippah Forward” Annual Hotel Charity Walk, May 14
The Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association is urging residents and visitors alike to put on your walking “slippahs” and “get ready to eat your way through a fun-filled morning” at the 33rd Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on Saturday, May 14 at War Memorial Soccer Field.
Maui Hotels Target Meeting Business at Springtime Expo
Sales teams from the Grand Wailea and the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa are busy this week joining the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) and the Hawaii Convention Center (HCC) at the Springtime Expo in Washington, DC where they hope to bring home more Maui meetings and convention business.
Aston Kaanapali Shores Finalist Best Resort for Families, Hawaii
TravelAge West has selected Aston Kaanapali Shores as an Editor’s Pick for Best Resort for Families, Hawaii 2011.