Travel & Leisure Co. Acquires Seven Maui Timeshare Resorts
Travel + Leisure Co. (formerly Wyndham Destinations) has acquired seven Maui timeshare resorts through its purchase of Yes& Vacations, expanding its Hawaii portfolio. No immediate changes to reservations or resort names have been announced. All seven Maui properties came from a single deal — the acquisition of Yes& Vacations. The company’s primary interest was the […]
Maui Named Among Top U.S. Staycation Destinations as Domestic Travel Rises
A domestic travel surge is driving stronger visitor demand at U.S. beach and leisure destinations, with Maui listed among the top spots benefiting from Americans choosing shorter, closer-to-home trips over international travel. Americans are increasingly opting for domestic short trips over long-haul international holidays, boosting demand at coastal and resort destinations. Maui is cited alongside […]
Kimo’s Signs Deal to Reopen on Front Street After 2023 Wildfire Loss
TS Restaurants has signed a letter of intent to bring Kimo’s back to Lahaina at 730 Front St., partnering with local business leaders who are restoring the Chan Wa Building. The move comes nearly three years after the 2023 wildfire destroyed the original waterfront location. Kimo’s will reopen at 730 Front St. in the Chan […]
H.A. Baldwin Park to See Phased Closures This Summer for Dune Restoration
Sections of H.A. Baldwin Park in Pā’ia will close in phases from late July through September for dune restoration work led by UH Sea Grant and county partners. Beach access is maintained overall, but visitors should expect restricted areas and follow posted signage. Phased partial closures run July 27 through mid-September, with a final phase […]
Travel + Leisure Expands Maui Timeshare Footprint in $343M Acquisition
Travel + Leisure is acquiring two vacation ownership companies for $343 million, adding 23 resorts including properties on Maui and securing inventory in what the company calls a hard-to-build market. The deals add over 100,000 existing timeshare owners to its portfolio. Travel + Leisure is paying $343 million upfront (roughly $263 million net) to acquire […]
OGG Passenger Volumes Held Steady During Spring TSA Staffing Crisis
Kahului Airport saw a 1% increase in daily passenger screenings during the spring 2026 TSA funding lapse, even as major mainland airports experienced dramatic declines. OGG averaged 9,430 daily screenings between March and May 2026, outperforming most U.S. airports. OGG ranked 15th among medium-hub airports for resilience during the TSA funding lapse, which ran for […]
Kula Group Pushes for Water Tanks After 2023 Fire Exposed Infrastructure Gaps
The Kula Community Association is pressing state and county officials to build two 500,000-gallon gravity-fed water tanks in Upcountry Maui to improve wildfire firefighting capacity. No concrete progress has been made since the August 2023 wildfires exposed critical water pressure failures in the area. The Kula Community Association wants two 500,000-gallon high-elevation water tanks built […]
Free Concert in Campbell Park Marks Lahaina Homecoming Event July 19
The Mana Maoli Collective is hosting a community concert at Campbell Park on July 19 as part of a three-day Lahaina Homecoming event. The gathering is expected to draw over 100 former Lahaina residents who relocated after the 2023 wildfire. A free kanikapila-style concert featuring roughly two dozen Maui artists takes place July 19 at […]
Lahaina Homecoming Event Brings 103 Displaced Residents Back July 17–19
A free three-day community event, July 17–19, will welcome back 103 former Lahaina residents representing 20 families, with activities held across multiple Lahaina venues. The event is organized by the Maui Economic Recovery Commission’s Healing Journey Team and sponsored by county and community partners. The inaugural Lahaina Homecoming runs July 17–19 at Lahaina Cannery Mall, […]
Baldwin Beach Park to Close in Phases July–November for Dune Restoration
Sections of Baldwin Beach Park in Pā’ia will close in rotating phases from late July through at least November 2026 for a dune restoration and invasive vegetation removal project. Closures will affect beach access at various points along the park but are designed to keep some access open throughout. Phase closures begin July 27 and […]