#Maui Visitors Bureau

Kukui nut takes center stage at Canoe Crop Corner during Wailuku First Friday

Maui Visitors Bureau will host its sixth Canoe Crop Corner on Friday, June 6, during Wailuku First Friday, highlighting the cultural and culinary significance of the kukui nut.

Maui’s Aja Eyre named winner of the ‘Anything but Iʻa Poke Recipe Contest’

The Maui Visitors Bureau announced the winner of its sustainable poke contest during an “Earth Night” celebration at the Maui Ocean Center on Saturday, April 26.

Maui Visitors Bureau’s May Canoe Crop Corner at Wailuku First Friday, May 2

The Maui Visitors Bureau hosts a May Canoe Crop Corner at Wailuku First Friday on May 2, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first floor of the Wailuku Garage (30 N. Church St.). Join in celebrating Lei Day with the Canoe Crop Corner, a celebration of Maui’s rich agricultural heritage. A cultural advisor […]

‘Anything But I’a Poke Recipe Contest’ to launch at Canoe Crop Corner, Feb. 7

The February Canoe Crop Corner, held during Wailuku’s First Friday, will kick off the Anything But I’a Poke Recipe Contest.

Maui Visitors Bureauʻs November ‘Canoe Crop Corner’ at Wailuku First Friday

The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau hosts its second Canoe Crop Corner, a celebration of Maui’s rich agricultural heritage at Wailuku First Friday on Nov. 1. A cultural advisor and chef will continue this showcase the flavors of Hawai’i’s ancient canoe crop, kalo—one of the plants brought to the islands by early Polynesian voyagers.

Maui Visitors Bureau presents: Canoe Crop Corner at Wailuku First Friday

Maui Visitors Bureau presents Canoe Crop Corner at Wailuku First Friday, happening from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 4. This can be found on the first floor of the Wailuku Garage located at 30 North Church St. in Wailuku.

Fairmont Kea Lani Accepting “SuperHero” Nominations for Dream Vacations

Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui in partnership with Hawaiian Airlines and Maui Visitors Bureau, is saying “thank you” to SuperHeroes by honoring four outstanding people with a dream vacation to the South Maui property.

New Coral Reef Information Signs Installed at 39 Maui Beaches

The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council has installed new coral reef information signs at 39 Maui beaches.  The signs feature large colorful photos of sea turtles, corals and marine life, and the headline, “Protect Maui’s Coral Reefs.”

Maui Mayor Victorino Backs Recommendations to Deal with Tourism Impacts

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino endorsed recommendations from his fact-finding Tourism Group that call for ways to address the environmental and community impacts of the visitor industry.

Maui Organizations Make Effort to Curb Overtourism

The Maui Visitors Bureau and the Maui Chamber of Commerce are working on ways to educate tourists through social media campaigns, “voluntourism” events, and policymaking.

Tourism Industry Strategic Plan Goes into Effect

Maui’s 10-year Tourism Industry Strategic Plan, developed by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development in partnership with the Maui Visitors Bureau will go into effect.

Hāna Highway Regulation Aims to Promote Safety

The Hāna Highway Regulation is a volunteer based initiative whose goal is to enhance the safety and efficiency of the Road to Hāna.

Maui Chamber of Commerce Selects New Board

Kit Okazaki of Kit Okazaki State Farm Insurance Company was selected as the new Maui Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board.

Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau Names PR Director

The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau announced the appointment of Leanne Pletcher as its new director of public relations.

Clark Named Public Relations Director of Maui Visitors Bureau

The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau today announced the appointment of Carol Clark as the organization’s new Director of Public Relations.

2015 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Generates $17 M for Local Maui Economy

With a total attendance of more than 28,000 over 12 games, the 2015 Maui Jim Maui Invitational generated $17.2 million in visitor spending for the island of Maui according to new data provided by the Hawaiian Tourism Authority.

‘Mayor of Wailea’ to Retire

After nearly three decades of helping to shape Wailea as the esteemed destination it is now, Maynard Torchiana, executive vice president and managing director of Destination Residences Hawai‘i, part of Destination Hotels, will retire at the end of the year.

Maui Economic Grants Include Kite Surf Pro, Lahaina Halloween

Other large appropriations of more than $200,000 each went to Maui Economic Opportunity for a program that provides micro enterprise loans; and to the UH Allied Health Dental Programs for the under-served, low-income, uninsured families of Maui.

Maui Gets $12M Boost from 2012 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational

The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational basketball tournament held over the Thanksgiving week on Maui had an estimated economic impact of $11.5 million in visitor spending to Maui County, according to claims by tourism officials.

Hawaii Launches $500K Marketing Blitz in New York, Chicago

The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau has launched a month-long marketing campaign in two of its largest East Coast markets – New York and Chicago.
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