#Maui Travel

Marriott’s Wailea Beach Resort recently received three national hospitality awards and accolades, coinciding with its property-wide renovation and the debut of its new Signature Oceanfront Villas.

Ten months into 2025, Maui is still outpacing last year’s visitor totals — even though October delivered the island’s first year-over-year dip since midsummer.

Kahului International Airport (OGG) is expected to see one of the nation’s steepest surges in passenger traffic this holiday season, according to a new analysis of Transportation Security Administration data by Luxury Link.

Montage Kapalua Bay is welcoming the festive season with a lineup of culinary experiences and celebrations for all ages. From Thanksgiving dinners to New Year’s Eve events, the resort invites the guests and locals alike to gather, dine and celebrate together overlooking the beauty of Kapalua Bay.

Savings of up to 45% meet purpose, with Hawai‘i bookings benefiting the Polynesian Voyaging Society and Hōkūle‘a’s Moananuiākea Voyage.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is celebrating the holidays with a festive wreath display and events inspired by Hawaiian culture, the local arts and island traditions.

HawaiianMiles has officially transitioned into Atmos Rewards, the new loyalty program jointly operated by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

Hyatt Resorts of Hawaiʻi are turning up the island vibes with a new multi-property collaboration that brings a fresh spin to luxury cabana lounging.

The Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows has opened a new oceanfront spa as part of its multi-million dollar renovation.

On any given day this past March, Maui saw 59,089 visitors.

Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort on Maui, is offering seasonal experiences this spring in celebration of Easter and Mother’s Day, including curated brunch menus and spa packages.

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kā‘anapali, has earned a TravelAge West 2025 Editor’s Pick Award in the category of Best New Resort or Major Renovation, Hawaiʻi.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has introduced a slate of new activities, adding to its lineup of more than 60 weekly experiences. The offerings range from outdoor recreation and wellness programs to cultural workshops and culinary events.

AAA Hawaiʻi is projecting 14.2 million residents of Hawaiʻi, Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, a 2.8% increase over last year’s record number of travelers.

As travelers look ahead to the upcoming fall season, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has launched a new way to experience the island through a variety of seasonal “Getaway” experiences.

AAA Hawaiʻi reports that a record number of residents in Pacific states are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, projecting 9.9 million travelers.

The State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism released its September 2023 visitor statistics report on Monday, demonstrating the continuing impacts of the Maui wildfires.

Maui County hotels earned RevPAR of $294 (-30.4% vs. 2022, -3.8% vs. 2019), with ADR at $564 (-8.6% vs. 2022, +43.7% vs. 2019) and occupancy of 52.2% (-16.4 percentage points vs. 2022, -25.8 percentage points vs. 2019).

Visitor arrivals to Maui were down in October of 2022, compared to the same time in 2019, but visitor spending continues to trend upward.

“I find that visitors who know the basic Hawaiian values and culture are the ones who enjoy their Maui vacation to the fullest,” Pierce said. “They not only fall in love with the place—they also fall in love with the people.”