Tourist Snorkeling Deaths on Maui Raise Safety Questions for Visitors
Health officials are investigating tourist snorkeling deaths in Hawaii, with some experts pointing to a rare condition called rapid-onset pulmonary edema as a possible cause. Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related deaths for tourists in Hawaii, with nearly half from snorkeling. A 68-year-old tourist died while snorkeling near Napili despite being a strong swimmer […]
Maui AgFest Cooking Competition Features 12 Local Chefs on May 30
The Grand Taste competition at Maui AgFest will showcase 12 chefs creating dishes with local ingredients on May 30. The event highlights Maui’s culinary scene and agricultural partnerships that support the island’s restaurant industry. Twelve Maui chefs will compete in four categories using locally-grown produce and island-sourced meat and fish. The event strengthens relationships between […]
Annual Agriculture Festival Draws 7,500+ Visitors to Wailuku May 30
The 17th annual Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair takes place May 30 at War Memorial Special Events Field in Wailuku from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last year’s event attracted over 7,500 visitors with sold-out features. Event runs 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at War Memorial Special Events Field in Wailuku. Last year drew […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hospitality Industry Executive Changes and Leadership Appointments
Multiple hospitality companies announced new executive appointments and promotions across operations, finance, and technology roles. These leadership changes involve companies managing hotel properties and hospitality technology platforms. Maestro PMS appointed Adam Wilson as president to enhance their property management platform and expand integrations. Schulte Hospitality Group hired Sanjhi Agrawal as EVP of operations accounting and […]
Food Bank Leader Departs After Guiding Post-Crisis Operations
Maui Food Bank CEO Lisa Paulson will step down April 15 to pursue national advocacy work. She led the organization since August 2024 during a period of 65% increased food insecurity. CEO Lisa Paulson leaves April 15 after leading the food bank since August 2024. Her tenure coincided with a 65% surge in food insecurity […]