Atlantis Submarines Maui Resumes Operations After Nearly 3-Year Shutdown
Atlantis Submarines Maui has returned to operations nearly three years after losing almost all equipment in the 2023 Lahaina fire. The company is bringing back furloughed employees and resuming tourist submarine tours from Lahaina Harbor. Atlantis Submarines Maui resumed operations after losing nearly all equipment in the 2023 Lahaina fire. The company’s shuttle boat was […]
State Plans Infrastructure Upgrades at Mākena State Park Beaches
The state is proposing upgrades to Mākena State Park including permanent restrooms, expanded parking, and showers, but some locals worry the changes will alter the area’s wild character and lead to future restrictions. Proposed upgrades include expanding paved parking, replacing portable toilets with permanent bathrooms, and installing showers or foot rinsing stations. The $2.1 million […]
Hawaii Launches New Tourism Campaign to Rebuild Visitor Numbers
Hawaii is launching a new tourism campaign to attract visitors back after decreased demand following the 2023 Lahaina fires and recent spring weather disruptions. Officials say the islands are ready for tourists despite lingering perception issues. Hawaii tourism demand has declined due to the 2023 Maui fires and March 2024 Kona Low storms that caused […]
Atlantis Submarines Maui Resumes Operations After Wildfire Shutdown
Atlantis Submarines Maui has returned to operation nearly three years after the Lahaina wildfire destroyed most of their fleet, with employees now taking visitors on underwater tours again. Atlantis Submarines lost nearly all equipment in the 2023 Lahaina fire but has now resumed tourist operations. The company’s shuttle boat is the only vessel that survived […]
Revenue Management Issues Impact Vacation Rental Performance on Maui
Industry experts identify common operational problems that hurt vacation rental revenue, including poor listing quality and flat cleaning fees that reduce bookings during slower periods. 88% of vacation rental listings have quality issues that hurt their search visibility and booking conversion rates. Poor listing content forces revenue managers to lower nightly rates to compensate for […]
Maui-born poet explores fire, water themes in new Lahaina-inspired work
Native Hawaiian poet Noʻu Revilla, who grew up on Maui, co-wrote a poem about the 2023 Lahaina fires connecting them to historical water diversion and will give a reading at Hui No’eau on June 4. Revilla collaborated on ‘Aia hea ka wai o Lahaina’ linking the wildfires to colonial water theft in Hawaii. The poem […]
Hawaii Visitor Spending Rises 4.8% in April Despite Fewer Tourist Arrivals
Hawaii tourism data for April 2026 shows a positive financial trend despite slightly fewer visitors. Both the state government and Hawaii Free Press reported that while visitor arrivals decreased marginally, increased daily spending per person drove overall tourism revenue growth. Total visitor spending reached $1.77 billion in April 2026, up 4.8% from the same month […]
Hua Momona Foundation to Host Global Sustainability Conference on Maui
The Hua Momona Foundation will hold its first RISE Maui sustainability summit August 17-21 at Hyatt Regency Maui and Hua Momona Farms. The event brings together global leaders and local community members to discuss environmental stewardship, innovation, and cultural preservation. The five-day summit takes place at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Hua Momona Farms in […]
Makena State Park Upgrades Include New Toll Booths, Pay Stations
The state announced bathroom and shower improvements for Big Beach but permit filings reveal the project also includes two toll booths and three pay stations at park entrances. Current $10 vehicle plus $5 per person fees for non-residents would continue. State publicly announced comfort station and shower upgrades but permit filing also lists toll booth […]
New Wailuku Film Festival Launches June 17-21 with 100+ Films
The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival runs June 17-21, 2026, featuring over 100 films from Pacific and global filmmakers at venues in Wailuku and Kahului. Tickets are now on sale for $15-20 with no added fees. Festival showcases 100+ films including 55+ from Hawaii filmmakers at Historic ʻĪao Theater and other Maui venues. Tickets cost $15 […]