LPGA’s Lotte Championship Moving to Kapalua’s Plantation Course in 2027
Multiple sources reported that the LPGA Tour’s Lotte Championship will relocate from O’ahu to the Plantation Course at Kapalua, Maui, for its 2027 edition, scheduled March 18–21. The move brings professional golf back to West Maui after the venue lost its PGA Tour event due to drought and water issues. Organizers expect the tournament to […]
Pāʻia and Ho’okipa Beach Highlighted as Must-Visit Maui Destinations
A travel feature profiles Pāʻia and Ho’okipa Beach Park as top North Shore attractions, emphasizing wind sports, sea turtles, and the town’s role as the last supply stop before the Road to Hāna. Ho’okipa Beach Park draws windsurfers, kitesurfers, surfers, and green sea turtle watchers to Maui’s North Shore year-round. Pāʻia is widely regarded as […]
Federal Envoy Supports Direct Japan-to-Maui Flights Via Pre-Clearance Plan
A U.S. Presidential Envoy has expressed support for a proposal that would allow Japanese travelers to clear customs before departure and fly directly to Kahului, bypassing a Honolulu connection. The initiative has been in the works for decades but faces hurdles including a weak yen, high travel costs, and shifting travel habits among younger Japanese […]
Grocery Store Tourism Trend Could Draw More Visitors to Maui’s Local Shops
Grocery store tourism is a rising 2026 travel trend, with visitors seeking authentic local food experiences at markets and general stores. Maui destinations like Olowalu General Store and Foodland are highlighted as worthwhile stops for travelers. Condé Nast Traveler names grocery store tourism a top 2026 travel trend, with over 50 million related TikTok posts. […]
Maui Officials Sign Deal to Pursue Nonstop Japan Flights via Pre-Clearance Plan
Maui tourism and government leaders signed a non-binding agreement with a U.S. presidential envoy to explore nonstop flights from Japan to Kahului Airport using a customs pre-clearance system. The initiative aims to capture a share of Hawaii’s largest international visitor market, which has been recovering since the pandemic but still trails pre-COVID spending levels. A […]
Maui Council Candidates Clash on Tourism, Development, and Water at Kula Forum
Twelve of 14 candidates in seven contested Maui County Council races debated key issues at a Kula forum ahead of the November 3 election. Topics included visitor accommodation development, water scarcity, and affordable housing. The November 3 election could shift the council’s ideological balance, with two open seats vacated by retiring moderates Alice Lee and […]
Four Seasons Wailea Opens Hawaiian Royal Heritage Garden for Guests
The Four Seasons Maui at Wailea has unveiled ‘The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama,’ a botanical courtyard honoring Queen Lili’uokalani developed with Hawaiian cultural practitioners. The self-guided experience features six educational stations and plants historically connected to the monarch. The Four Seasons Maui at Wailea has opened a new permanent cultural attraction in its interior courtyard honoring […]
Festivals of Aloha Launches Sept. 4 at Wailuku First Friday
Wailuku First Friday on September 4, 2026 kicks off this year’s Festivals of Aloha celebration with live music, local vendors, and art events in Wailuku Town from 6–9 p.m. The event is open to residents and visitors alike. The event runs Friday, September 4 from 6–9 p.m. on Market Street in Wailuku, with free parking […]
Haleakalā Ranks Among Top-Rated U.S. National Parks on Google Maps
Haleakalā National Park earned a 4.9-star rating on Google Maps based on over 12,000 visitor reviews, placing it among the highest-rated national parks in the country. Google and the National Park Service also launched a new digital hub featuring virtual tours of more than 60 national parks. Haleakalā received a 4.9-star Google Maps rating from […]
South Maui Oceanfront Compound Listed at $45M Near Kīhei
A two-parcel oceanfront estate on Makena Road in Kīhei has been listed for $45 million, comprising two homes totaling 7,500 square feet on 1.26 acres with direct beach access. The property last sold for $42 million in 2021. The eight-bedroom estate at 4640–4650 Makena Road consists of two adjacent residences offered together as a single […]