Four Seasons Wailea Opens Hawaiian Cultural Garden Honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani
Multiple outlets reported that Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has unveiled The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama, a new cultural experience in the resort’s interior courtyard dedicated to Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarch. The self-guided experience was developed with Hawaiian cultural practitioners and kumu, and is open to guests as well as the broader community. The Queen’s […]
Four Seasons Wailea Opens All-Day Café and Retail Concept with Madhappy
The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has launched Pantry Maui, a new all-day café and lifestyle retail space developed in partnership with wellness-fashion brand Madhappy. The venue is open to both resort guests and the general public daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pantry Maui blends premium grab-and-go food, specialty beverages, and branded […]
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Hosts Free Hawaiian Cultural Festival Sept. 18-19
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will hold its 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts on September 18-19, 2026, featuring two days of free, public Hawaiian cultural programming. Events include hula, music, traditional ceremonies, a falsetto contest, and a special Hōkūleʻa 50th anniversary reunion. Daytime events are free and open to the public, making this a draw […]
Kaanapali Beach Sand Restoration Project Advances Through State Permitting
Multiple outlets report that a proposal to restore eroding Kaanapali Beach by redistributing offshore sand along the West Maui shoreline is progressing through Hawaii’s state permitting process. The project, backed by the Pilikahakai Foundation and Ka’anapali Operations Association, would return the beach to roughly its 1988 profile and is privately funded. The plan faces some […]
Forbes Highlights Wailea’s Resorts and Activities as Visitor Draw
A Forbes travel feature spotlights Wailea’s luxury resorts, beaches, and cultural activities as key attractions for Maui visitors. The piece underscores ongoing demand for the south Maui resort corridor among high-end travelers. Wailea’s five crescent beaches, 270+ annual sunny days, and luxury resort strip continue to draw upscale visitors to south Maui. Major properties highlighted […]
Kā’anapali Beach Restoration Plan Filed to Reverse Decades of Erosion
Multiple outlets reported that the Pilikahakai Foundation and Kāʻanapali Operations Association Inc. have filed a permit application with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore Kāʻanapali Beach, one of Maui’s most popular shorelines. The plan aims to reverse decades of erosion driven by rising sea levels and increased wave energy by returning […]
Kaanapali Beach Sand Restoration Plan Proposed to Reverse Decades of Erosion
Multiple sources report that the Pilikahakai Foundation and West Maui resort managers have unveiled a plan to restore Kaanapali Beach, one of Maui’s most iconic shorelines. The proposal aims to reverse significant erosion caused by rising sea levels and increased wave energy by redistributing offshore sand back onto the beach. The project would restore the […]
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 Visitor Growth Forecast at 7.5% as Hotels Report Rising Occupancy
Multiple outlets are reporting on new economic data showing Maui’s tourism sector is gaining momentum heading into 2026. UHERO forecasts project a 7.5% growth rate in Maui’s average daily visitor count for the year, outpacing the rest of the state, while early 2026 hotel occupancy approached 70% as travel demand continues to rebound post-wildfire. UHERO […]
Maui Council Approves New Hotel Zoning Districts for Grandfathered Vacation Rentals
The Maui County Council voted 7-2 to pass Bill 88, creating two new hotel zoning districts (H-3 and H-4) that give roughly 4,500 grandfathered vacation rentals on the Minatoya List a potential path to rezone and continue operating. The bill establishes the zoning framework only — individual properties must still apply for rezoning separately. Bill […]