Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Announces Celebrity Chef Events This Summer
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will host exclusive dining events featuring Michelin-starred and celebrity chefs from June through August. The summer series includes four-course meals with wine pairings at the resort’s Banyan Tree restaurant. June 13 event features Michelin-starred chef Andrew Yeo presenting Chinese-Indian cuisine with Spence Vineyards wines. July 11 dinner showcases James Beard semi-finalist […]
Economic Forecast Shows Tourism Slowdown and Rising Costs for Hawaii
A new University of Hawaii economic forecast warns that global conflicts, oil price increases, and recent storm damage are slowing Hawaii’s economy and reducing visitor arrivals. Tourism growth is expected to drop sharply in 2027 after modest gains this year. Visitor arrivals projected to grow only 2% in 2026 before declining sharply in 2027 due […]
MLP Q1 2026: Revenue Falls Despite Improved Losses and Land Sale Progress
Multiple financial sources reported that Maui Land & Pineapple Company’s first quarter 2026 results showed a narrowed net loss but declining revenues. The company is restructuring operations around four new business segments while pursuing over $11 million in land sales contracts. Net loss narrowed to $2.1 million from $8.6 million year-over-year, largely due to absence […]
Tourism Authority’s Visitor Crisis Support Program to be Featured at Lahaina Meeting
The Maui Nui Visitor Aloha Society manager will present on their crisis support services for tourists at a May 19 Rotary Club meeting. The program operates under contract with Hawaii Tourism Authority to help visitors experiencing emergencies on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Hawaii Tourism Authority contracts the Maui Nui Visitor Aloha Society to provide crisis […]
Luxury Travel Feature Highlights Maui Recovery and Ongoing Tourism Challenges
Multiple outlets have published a luxury travel feature about Maui that mentions the island’s recent spring flooding and ongoing tourism management issues. The article promotes high-end resort experiences while acknowledging recovery efforts and overtourism concerns. Travel feature focuses on luxury experiences at Wailea Beach Resort and other high-end accommodations Article mentions Maui is recovering from […]
Tourist Rock-Throwing Incident in Mexico Echoes Recent Maui Seal Attack
Tourists throwing rocks at a crocodile in Tulum, Mexico caused an attack on an elderly visitor, similar to a recent incident where tourists threw rocks at a seal in Maui. An elderly tourist was bitten by a crocodile in Tulum after other visitors threw rocks at the animal to provoke a reaction for video. The […]
Two Key Restaurants Resume Operations in Wailea and Lahaina
Kō restaurant has reopened at Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea with a new executive chef, while Sale Pepe becomes the first restaurant to rebuild and reopen in Lahaina after the 2023 fire. Kō restaurant at Fairmont Kea Lani has reopened under executive chef Matt Dela Cruz with a focus on elevated Hawaiian comfort food. Sale […]
Dutch Hotel Renovation Project Targets 2028 Completion
Hotel van Oranje in the Netherlands is undergoing major redevelopment work that will add floors, rooms, and amenities, with reopening planned for autumn 2028. The five-star hotel renovation will expand the property to 244 rooms and suites across 23,000 square meters. New amenities include restaurants, wellness facilities, meeting spaces, and a glass dome dining area […]
Washington Tourist Faces Federal Charges for Throwing Rock at Maui Monk Seal
A Washington state tourist has been arrested on federal charges after allegedly throwing a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal near Lahaina. Multiple news sources report that the incident was captured on video and has drawn widespread condemnation from officials and the public. Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, from Covington, Washington, faces federal charges […]
Four Seasons Wailea Launches Premium Club Floor Experience
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has opened a new Club Floor featuring 26 premium rooms with exclusive lounge access and personalized concierge services. The upgrade represents the resort’s push toward higher-end luxury accommodations in the Wailea market. Four Seasons Wailea debuts Club Floor with 26 exclusive rooms and suites offering premium amenities. New Club […]