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Maui Hotel & Lodging Association is a nonprofit organization serving the visitor industry communities

10/20/2026

The Annual Noble Chef Fundraising Gala is coming up!

This special event returns with the festivities taking place on site at the UHMC Culinary Arts Center Pa‘ina Building on this evening, UHMC Culinary Arts instructors and students open up their classrooms to the community in honor of Chef Tylun Pang and his legacy dedicated to student success initiatives.

Friday Nov. 13, 2026, 6 – 9:30 p.m.

Maui’s top celebrity chefs will present a selection of appetizers at the cocktail reception created and prepared by a chef-student team. Prior to the event, UHMC Culinary Arts students are offered the opportunity to work side-by-side with the chefs in their restaurants and at the University for hands-on training. The opportunity to be involved in the process from developing a menu item through the delivery of locally sourced, world-class cuisine prepares students as they “learn by doing” for their transformation into the next generation of professional chefs.

Working one-on-one with UHMC Culinary Arts students, this year our participating local restaurant partners include:

The Kea Lani Resort
Duke’s Beach House Maui
The Grand Wailea Resort
Humble Market Kitchen
The Ridge at Wao Kele and The Vineyard House Winery
Spoon & Key Market
Star Noodle
Taverna
ʻUlupalakua Ranch
62 MarcKet

Limited seating is available. Individual Tickets via Eventbrite starting October 1, 2026. For sponsorships, contact UH Foundation, Jocelyn Romero Demirbag: [email protected]. These sponsorship tables offer a funding opportunity for companies, organizations, and foundations wishing to contribute in a more generous way at various donations levels. Sponsorships will be recognized and offered premier seating at the event.

Learn more Noble Chef Maui and UHMC Culinary Arts Program and Club .

10/19/2026

On November 9 & 10, you are invited to a FREE summit at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Ka’anapali!

Connect with water conservation professionals, LEED experts, facility/operations managers, and DWS staff to learn and share best practices; understand how reducing water use can build resilience and help the bottom line; and earn recognition for current and future water conservation efforts.

Local and national experts will provide valuable insights on topics including reducing water use and costs while enhancing the guest experience, using water efficiently to maintain a beautiful landscape, optimizing water use in cooling towers and pools, and understanding opportunities for on-site water reuse. Participants will also learn how third-party certification programs such as LEED can help with water efficiency and other sustainability goals, especially for those aspiring to demonstrate industry leadership and reduce water consumption by 30% or more.

Additionally, DWS will offer guidance on complying with Water Use Conservation Ordinance 5929 and provide attendees with early access to a free toolkit designed to help the lodging industry reduce water use. The toolkit will include water assessment guidance and checklists, technical reference materials on major water-using systems, and educational materials for staff, vendors, and guests.

Register on our website: https://mauihla.org/events or visit www.mauiwaiwise.com. Mahalo to ERG for County of Maui Department of Water Supply!

10/09/2026

WAILUKU, MAUI – The Board of Directors and Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) announces its candidate endorsements for the upcoming 2026 General Election. The following endorsement slate includes candidates who support the visitor industry and who have been vetted through the MHLA PAC endorsement process:

State House, District 10: Tyson Miyake (I)
State House, District 11: Terez Amato (I)
State House, District 12: Kyle Yamash*ta (I)
State House, District 14: Sne Patel

Maui Councilmember, Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu: Marvin Moniz
Maui Councilmember, Kahului: Kauanoe Batangan (I)
Maui Councilmember, South Maui: Tom Cook (I)
Maui Councilmember, Makawao-Haiku-Paia: Nohe U’u Hodgins (I)
Maui Councilmember, Upcountry: Jon Yokouchi
Maui Councilmember, East Maui: Claire Kamalu Caroll

Maui County Mayor: Richard Bissen (I)

“It is essential to choose effective leaders who influence policy for the best health of the community,” said John Pele, Executive Director of MHLA. “These candidates have shown they understand how important the tourism industry is for Maui’s economy.”

MHLA invites members to meet endorsed candidates at the upcoming mixer on October 15th at Hali’imaile General Store. Registration is open at www.mauihla.org/events.

10/06/2026

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has been recognized as the No. 1 Resort on Maui in the prestigious 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, earning the highest ranking among Maui resorts and securing the No. 2 spot among all Hawai‘i resorts.

The annual Readers’ Choice Awards are among the travel industry’s most respected honors, reflecting the experiences and opinions of hundreds of thousands of travelers worldwide. This recognition highlights The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua’s commitment to delivering exceptional service, authentic Hawaiian cultural experiences, and unparalleled luxury.

“We are deeply honored to be recognized as the No. 1 resort on Maui by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler,” said Melissa Lee, Hotel Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our Ladies and Gentlemen, whose passion for creating meaningful guest experiences brings the spirit of aloha to life every day. We are grateful to our guests for their continued trust and support.”

In the 2026 rankings, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua was the highest-ranked Maui property, leading a strong showing by resorts across Maui Nui. The Hawai‘i rankings are as follows, with Maui County resorts highlighted:

Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Fairmont Orchid Hawai‘i
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay
Ko‘a Kea Resort on Poʻipū Beach
Koloa Landing Resort at Poʻipū, Autograph Collection
Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott Maui Wailea Beach Resort
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa
Hāna-Maui Resort Hāna-Maui Resort
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Grand Wailea Maui
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Four Seasons Resort Maui
Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi Four Seasons Resorts Lānaʻi
Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Royal Lahaina Resort Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows

For information about The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/maui or follow on Instagram The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.

10/03/2026

“Your state is the jewel in America’s tourism crown.”
- U.S. Tourism Minister, Nick Adams

Maui recently received a visit from the Ambassador Nick Adams, Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, U.S. Department of State. The purpose of this visit was to meet with tourism leadership of Maui and Oahu to further support our economy through a Japanese Pre-Clearance Initiative; to gain firsthand knowledge of how this opportunity would substantially support Japanese-Maui relations and pilot an example for other international markets. As the Ambassador’s position is entrusted to attract more international visitors to the United States, this visit strengthened Maui and Hawaii’s long-term opportunities and allowed us to showcase our hospitality community at new heights.

As Ambassador Nick Adams expressed in his KHON2 News interview (https://www.khon2.com/maui-news/hawaii-tourism-japan-direct-flights/), his thoughts on the initiative are “It’s good for Japan. It’s good for the United States, and it’s good for people everywhere.”

We hope our time with him – while short, filled Ambassador Nick Adams with the utmost sense of aloha. We look forward to working with him in the months to come.

Mahalo to all who took part in this initiative with the Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, Values and Exceptionalism!

A full briefing of this initiative is available on the website: https://mauihla.org/articles/pre-clearance-japan-initiative-and-ambassador-nick-adams-tourism-envoy

10/01/2026

“Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce to Honor
120 Years of Filipino Legacy at Annual Flag Raising”

The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the County of Maui and Office of the Mayor, announced today that the annual Filipino American History Month Flag-Raising Ceremony will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on the front lawn of the Kalana O Maui Building, 200 South High Street in Wailuku. This year’s ceremony commemorates the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first 15 Sakadas in Hawaiʻi in 1906, paying tribute to the generations of Filipino immigrants whose labor, sacrifice and perseverance helped shape Hawaiʻi and the community we know today.

Maui County became the first county in the State of Hawaiʻi to host a Philippine flag-raising ceremony in observance of Filipino American History Month on October 1, 2011. The ceremony has remained an annual tradition, with the Philippine flag continuing to fly at the County building throughout the month of October.

The program will include the raising of the Philippine flag, a County proclamation, community remarks and cultural presentations. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to remain for Filipino bites, art, culture and fellowship. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about this event and the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce, please visit
MauiFilipinoChamber.com, email [email protected], or call 808-359-1616.

09/24/2026

On Sep. 10, we announced our new Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting & Trade Show hosted by the Westin Maui Resort! Attendees took part in the MHLA Annual Membership Meeting & Trade Show, where 14 allied vendors showcased products and services, MHLA gave a review of the year’s work, and a forum featuring candidates of state districts 11 & 14. In addition to the Westin Maui, sponsors of this event included Encore, Southwest Airlines, Maui Fruit Jewels, Venture Physical Therapy, Nathan Hindman Photography, Integrity Building Consultants of Hawaii, Hawaiian Discovery Furniture, Allana Buick & Bers and media sponsors: Maui Photo Hub and Pacific Dream Photography.

Guest of Honor, State House Representative Tyson Miyake, gave the official induction of the following 2026-2027 MHLA Board members:

•Stephen Bennett, President of Trilogy Excursions
•William Bethel, General Manager at Hilton Grand Vacations
•Naomi Cooper, Deputy Director of Maui Hotel and Lodging Association (non-voting)
•Eric Duff, Dual General Manager at AC Marriott Hotel & Residence Inn
•Richard Elliott, General Manager at Andaz Maui
•Fred Findlen, General Manager at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
•Myra Galinato, Vice President at Blue Hawaiian Activities
•Stephen Hinck, Area Managing Director & General Manager of the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
•Kaleo Kenui, General Manager at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
•Melissa Lee, Hotel Manager at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
•Gregg Lundberg, General Manager at Courtyard Marriott – Kahului Airport
•John Pele, Executive Director of Maui Hotel and Lodging Association (non-voting)
•Aaron Placourakis, President & CEO of AMP Restaurant Group
•Michael Pye, Fairmont Regional VP of Hawaii & General Manager of Fairmont Kea Lani
•Chris Rabang, Market General Manager – Westin Vacation Club, Maui & Marriott Vacation Club, & Island of Hawaii
•Angela Vento, General Manager of Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott Maui
•Maile Wong, Vice President & Region Manager of First Hawaiian Bank

*Representing Melissa Lee in the event was Angela Berkey, Director of Recreation at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua.

For more information on the MHLA Board, visit mauihla.org.

09/19/2026

The Celebration of the Arts continues tomorrow, September 19 at from 8am to 11pm.

Daytime events are complimentary. See more at https://kapaluacelebrationofthearts.com/mauka-to-makai/

Address

85 N Church Street
Wailuku, HI
96793

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18082448625

Website

http://www.mauihla.org/, https://linktr.ee/mauihotelandlodging

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