#Maui County tourism

UHERO analysis of vacation rental phase-out forecasts mixed results, widespread impacts

While Maui County’s proposed vacation rental phase-out in apartment-zoned districts could potentially unlock more than 6,000 transient vacation rental units for residential housing, the “bold attempt to rebalance Maui’s housing market” also risks widespread economic disruption, including 1,900 job layoffs and a $900 million loss in visitor spending, according to the University of Hawaiʻi Economic […]

Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announces first Communications Director

Naomi Cooper will assist the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association with its communication and education efforts to its membership and the Maui County community.

Vacation Rental Occupancy in Maui County Increased to 81.3% for June

Maui Countyʻs tourism continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, with occupancy for vacation rentals increasing to 81.3% for June, but demand and rates still trail pre-pandemic levels, according to the new Hawaiʻi Vacation Rental Performance Report by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Unveiled Spring 2021 Resident Sentiment Survey Results

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s Spring 2021 Resident Sentiment Survey of 1,779 Hawaiʻi residents found that while many residents are concerned with the visitor industry’s growth, the majority believe that tourism is worth the issues associated with the industry.

Public Invited to Virtual Town Hall June 21 about Sustainable Tourism in Maui County

Maui County Councilmember Kelly Takaya King of South Maui will host a virtual town hall webinar on Monday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., to discuss the future of sustainable and regenerative tourism in Maui County.