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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.

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.

Maui Nō Ka ʻOi: Visitors Bureau Wins 2015 Gold Service Award

The Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau has earned the esteemed Gold Service award for 2015 from Meetings & Conventions Magazine.

Local Economy Gets $13M Boost From 2014 Maui Invitational

The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational basketball tournament held over the Thanksgiving week on Maui had an estimated economic impact of $13.3 million in visitor spending to Maui County, according to estimates by tourism officials. This represents a nearly 5% increase over the previous year.

Maui Visitor Safety Video Released

According to the report, there were 16 spinal cord injuries at Mākena between 2009 and 2012; 5 at Kāʻanapali; 3 at Hāmoa; and 3 at Polo Beach. The leading cause of spinal cord injuries in Hawaiʻi between 2009 and 2012 was ocean activities, with 151 ocean-related incidents reported across the state.

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.

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.

EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Gives Local Economy $8.1M Boost

An estimated 5,115 visitors traveled to Maui to attend the 2011 event, held Thanksgiving week at the Lahaina Civic Center.