Maui Tourism

As the only state that produces coffee, including the legendary Kona variety, Hawaii growers and agriculture officials were alarmed when coffee leaf rust began to spread rapidly across the islands. The devastating plant fungus,…

Olena Chopa (from left) is shown with Igor Chopa, Kathleen MacDonald, Barclay MacDonald, Vladlena Bugay, Sergiy Bugay and Milana Bugay. The families went to Hana on March 1st. The MacDonalds, who hosted Vladlena Bugay as a Ukrainian…

Diagram Source: Hawaiʻi State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism Maui County's unemployment rate was 5% in January 2022, up from 5.3% last month and 10.7% a year ago, according to non-seasonally adjusted data…

March 9, 2022 6:51 am HST Mahi Pono is planting 300 native trees for Statewide Tree Planting Day in partnership with ReTree Hawai'i. PC: File courtesy of Mahi Pono The Hawaii Department of Agriculture has released an update…

Hawaiian Airlines is offering Bay Area travelers more convenient ways to visit Hawaii this summer by offering non-stop in-between service Oakland (OAK) and Kona (KOA) on the island of Hawai'i, and a second daily flight in between san…

We are nearing the start of the spring travel season as the weather north of the equator is getting warmer. In addition, many positive national and international travel developments make packing and boarding a plane easier. Here's some of…

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Planning a trip to Hawaii and want to see where tourists are spending their money best? According to the Hawaii Tourism Authorityflew more than two million tourists to Maui in 2021 spending billions upon…

March 2, 2022 10:38 am HST * Updated March 2, 10:39 am The Maui County Small Business Grant Program is currently open to all small businesses in Maui County. In early January, the county of Maui announced the support…

Feb 25, 2022 10:49 am HST AAA Hawai'i reported that the average price of regular gasoline on Kahului has risen to $4.67 per gallon. Photo credit: AAA Hawaii In Kahului, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline is…

Whether you dabble in horoscopes from time to time or base all your life decisions on the sun, moon and sunrise, there is something to be said for turning to the stars for an unforgettable zodiac travel experience. And while astrological…

Jonathanfilskov Photography/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 935,000 Americans, according to real-time data…

NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball has canceled the first week of spring training games through March 4 in its first public acknowledgment of the disruption caused by the…

Now that the Omicron-Covid flavor is waning, consumers are going out and spending, as evidenced by the 3.8% rise in retail sales reported for January this week.And travel is one area that's seeing big gains. "People really want to make sure!-->…

Lt. gov. Josh Green told Maui Now in an exclusive interview today that world leaders are "hopeful and cautiously optimistic" that most COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted by the end of next month. Citing an 83% drop in cases…

"People still have a stigma about couples therapy and coming to therapy, but no one has ever had a problem going on vacation," said Marissa Nelson, a sex therapist who works through her company, Retreats in Barbados, Hawaii, St .Lucia and…

Trilogy Excursions recently invited students from Sacred Hearts School on private whale watching tours to experience humpback whales in their…

Participants in the 100th sampling ceremony at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in Kāʻanapali. PC: Ty Freiberg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5y8QRMDTgk Video Credit: Carl Rozycki via Maui Nui Marine Resource Council Hui O Ka Wai Ola,…

Visitors exit baggage claim at Kahului Airport in February 2021. Last year, Maui welcomed nearly 2.3 million visitors, still short of the 3 million pre-pandemic visitor levels…

Visitors arrive at Kahului Airport. file photo. PC: JD Pells Regulating peer-to-peer car sharing, capping tourist lodging and banning temporary vacation rentals in certain districts are among ideas for steering Maui's tourism put…

From limiting the number of hotels to requiring tourists to make reservations for popular spots like hiking trails and waterfalls, a group of Maui County leaders are tasked with finding new ways to control over-tourism published…

Daniel Fellner | Especially for the republicHILO, Hawaii -- As cruises in the Hawaiian Islands are just springing back to life after a two-year pandemic-related hiatus, Tutu Pele has been far from inactive.The legendary Hawaiian goddess…

February 1, 2022 at 11:35 am HST Alice Lee. PC: Courtesy. Council Chairwoman Alice L. Lee announced today that Maui County Council's 2022 Legislative Package has introduced eight proposals, including legislation to introduce…

astronomy a Hawaii supports the employment of 1,313 residents and, according to a university Hawaii Economic Research Institute (UHERO) update released on January 30, 2022. The update revealed that astronomy generated $110 million in…

Jan 28, 2022 4:32pm HST * Updated January 28, 7:42 am A blessing was held for the new Ocean Legacy. PC: PacWhale Eco-Adventure PacWhale Eco-Adventures welcomed a new custom built ship, the Legacy of the Ocean added to its…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZExixQh7w5o Lanai gas. Video Credit: Aerial Hawaii via Russell deJetley Gas prices on Lānaʻi Island reportedly hit $6.39 on Monday, January 24, 2022 before falling back below the $6 mark in recent…

Mike Molina, known for his public school teaching and tenure on Maui County Council, announced Tuesday night that he will be giving up his Makawao-Ha'ikū-Pā'ia seat to run for mayor. The county will hold its bipartisan mayoral…

While those who completed their original Covid vaccination protocol continue to be defined as "fully vaccinated," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky says the agency will begin to emphasize the need to be "up to date"…

Suddenly we have a mayoral race. Last Sunday, incumbent Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino announced his bid for re-election. A day later, newly retired 2nd Circuit Chief Justice…

11th Hour Racing awarded $255,000 in environmental grants to the Polynesian Voyaging Society of Hawaii and four other organizations across the country. They are funded by the Schmidt Family Foundation. Polynesian tour company…

Gov. David Ige said the new rule would not go into effect for at least two weeks.Jan 19, 2022 at 4:05 p.m• 4 minutes readShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this articleHawaii may require visitors to the state to have a COVID-19…

PC: Michael Victorino Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that he will be running for re-election this year in a race that will decide Maui's top leadership position. Following the August primary, the county will hold its…

January 14, 2022 at 10:30 am HST The Hawaii Department of Tourism has released a Fall 2021 update of the Maui Nui Destination Management Action Plan showing that 78% of the 18 sub-actions for Phase 1 are in progress, with a…

Columnist Sharon Nesbit overcame her case of COVID breakthrough to fulfill her vow to return to her beloved island paradise. maui Because most people are outside here, you can almost forget that the pandemic is!-->…

shopJanuary 11, 2022 10:49 p.m3 minutes to readAustralian company Camplify has applied to buy two Tourism Holdings companies. Photo / Included ASX-listed recreational vehicle company Camplify has applied to acquire the New Zealand assets…

Four Seasons manages Italian symbol: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will take over management of the famous 204-room Danieli in Venice in 2024, operated by Marriott International under the Luxury Collection brand.…

The Maui County Council tonight voted to lift Mayor Michael Victorino's veto on one of the most hotly debated moves in recent times: a break in building more visitor units on Maui while studies of over-tourism can be conducted. After…

Our long national nightmare is over, because the days of golfless Sundays are finally in the rearview mirror. The PGA Tour returned from their vacation slumber on a Board of Tourism day in Hawaii, the…

JEFF Bezos' global real estate empire rose to $ 600 million after the Amazon founder bought 14 hectares of paradise land in Hawaii. the billionaire, 57, whose net worth is estimated at $ 203 billion, has added a three-building property to…

"The beauty of art may be in the eye of the beholder, but the behavior we assume today is objectively ugly." Hip art lover Christian Rosa is charged with counterfeiting and selling Raymond Pettibon's "Wave" series. According to the…

Whites go wild in California ... Six days ago, Sacramento man Tomas Butterfield died a lonely death while surfing a joint called The Pit. a beach break about a mile north of Morro Rock. Nobody saw the attack, nobody heard screams;…

Maui tourism is recovering from the pandemic, although it is still lagging behind 2019 numbers as many visitors explore Wailuku's ʻĪao Valley State Park. Photo credit: Cammy Clark While tourism on Maui…

Hawaii today posted a new daily record of coronavirus infections since the pandemic began, with more than 2,200 cases. Hawaii Department of Health officials today reported 2,205 new confirmed and probable coronavirus infections, bringing…

“It would be almost impossible to remember a year in our lifetimes that is more difficult than 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone - if not through…

A sign in front of the Kaiser Permanente Clinic in Wailuku reminds patients that "COVID-19 is not on vacation". Hawaii reported 1,511 new cases Thursday, not far behind the record 1,678 cases recorded in…

Mahalo for helping Honolulu Star Advertisers. Have fun with this free story! When Lehia Apana and Brad Bayless started out Polipoli farms In 2019, they didn't think they would open their country to…

(The Center Square) - Unlike last Christmas when many Americans lived in states that were still under lockdown, an estimated 109 million people will be leaving for Christmas and New Years this year, AAA reports, a 34% increase over that…

LAHAINA - A new index of the Lahaina newspapers has been released covering the period between the 1970s and the early 2000s. "Indexing newspapers is one way of empowering…

Honolulu is introducing a new hotel tax that increases all hotel bookings and short-term accommodation bookings, including Airbnb stays, by an additional 3% surcharge. A similar measure is already in place in the counties of Kaua'i, Maui…

DBEDT press release: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN HAWAII AT 6.0 PERCENT IN NOVEMBER Posted on Dec 16, 2021 in Department News, Newsroom HONOLULU - The Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) announced…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed the Transient Accommodation Tax (TAT) law on December 14th at 12 noon The law will allow the state to tax visitors who come to Oahu, and it will allow the city and county of…

Installation of sun protection dispensers in Waialea Bay (November 19, 2021). PC: DLNR Maui County continues to lead efforts to protect the environment with the passage of bill banning the sale, distribution, or use of non-mineral…

MAUI (KHON2) - Maui County banned the sale, distribution, and / or use of non-mineral sunscreens effective October 1, 2022. This means that only mineral sunscreens that use zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are allowed. On…

Hulalei Designs at the Made in Maui County Festival. PC: MIMCF The 8th annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival in-person shopping event takes place on Saturday, December 11th, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the War…

GCU student Kylie Amber Buere shows off the certificate for her David R. Landau Hospitality Scholarship, awarded Tuesday night during the Christmas tree lights at Canyon 49 Grill. Story by Rick VacekPhotos by Ralph FresoAVV news office…

The Maui News A one-day tour to Lanai may start in May to allow visitors to learn about the island's cultural, historical, and environmental aspects and to volunteer for a service…

Increasing multiple fees and fines, limiting lifeguard liability, and adding Juneteenth to its list of 13 state holidays are among the eight priorities Hawaii's four counties are trying to bring to the state…

Honolulu City Council on Wednesday approved a new 3% tax on temporary housing that will use one-third to one-half of the proceeds for the city's railroad project.The bill has yet to be signed by…

The black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park is known around the world, but its popularity has also drawn many visitors. The park recently introduced a new reservation and fee system to manage!-->…

Former Honolulu Mayor Eileen R. Anderson. PC: Honolulu City and County Former Honolulu Mayor Eileen R. Anderson passed away on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at the age of 93, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi confirmed. Anderson was…

Maui tourism is recovering from the pandemic, and many visitors are exploring Wailuku's ʻĪao Valley State Park. Photo credit: Cammy Clark The Maui Police Department created a new public service notice for…

The annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival showcases hundreds of products from vendors across Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Photo by: Made in Maui County Festival The 8th annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County…

At the busy Maui Upcountry Farmers Market on a Saturday morning, a silver-haired man serenaded shoppers with his scratchy violin. At his stand, Fong's Organic, there were leaf salads, spring onions and ... what looked like the offspring…

Maui County's hotel occupancy was 60.3% in October 2021, 16.1 percentage points less than in October 2019 before the pandemic, according to the latest Hawaii Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.…

Dr. Craig Downs, Executive Director of the Haereticus Environmental Laboratory, collects coral samples in Honoloa Bay, Maui. His groundbreaking research taught the world about sunscreen chemicals and their role in coral reef decline.…

Maui weather is idyllic all year round, so there really isn't a bad time. Summer and winter temperatures vary only a few degrees, so Hawaii's Valley Isle always offers a seductively warm beach vacation. In the resorts in South Maui…

DBEDT press release: The unemployment rate in Hawaii was 6.3 percent in October Posted on November 18, 2021 in News, Newsroom HONOLULU - The Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) announced…

A quartet of downhill bikers circled a junction on the Haleakala Highway on October 12th. Spurred on by complaints from local residents about the traffic and safety risks posed by downhill bike tours, the county is considering regulating…

Pictured: Maui's Paige Alms (HAW) is the three-time Jaws winner and is now preparing for the Quiksilver Jaws Big Wave Challenge. Photo credit: © WSL / Miers. The world's best big wave surfers are back on call as the…

The 2020 edition of the Maui County Data Book is now available in print and online. Courtesy photo: Maui County The 2020 edition of the Maui County Data Book, which contains 200 pages of comprehensive statistics on Maui,…

Nov. 9, 2021 at 8:55 a.m. HST The Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association's annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk raised more than $ 2 million in the association's first-ever virtual charity walk. Maui Nui's custom…

LAHAINA (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Maui Invitational will not be held in the location of the same name for the second year in a row - another major blow to the county's economy.“It brought a lot of people into town and into…

The city of Lahaina is packed with people on October 14th. Tourism officials said the outlook for the vacation travel season “looks good”, although concerns about…

HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaiian public schools are struggling to find replacement teachers amid ongoing concerns about the coronavirus. Out of an average of 1,200 daily requests for…

The Hawaii Tourism Board announced that T. Ilihia Gionson, a longtime public affairs and community engagement expert from the island of Hawaii, will join the organization as its public affairs officer. He will start working at HTA…

US Congress has yet to agree on a $ 1 trillion infrastructure bill. While we await their decision, Hawaii will officially welcome visitors to the islands on November 1st. Could…

October 29 - The Hawaii Department of Health's latest cluster report shows a downward trend in cases, with only 13 clusters currently being studied nationwide.The report released today highlights a group of 30 coronavirus cases related to…

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. PC: Office of Governor David Ige. (File: September 3, 2021) Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced today that indoor and outdoor organized entertainment events for vaccinated residents are back to…

Waikiki Beach with outrigger canoes and Diamond Head Crater in the background. Some travel restrictions ... Oahu could be suspended by the end of the year if all goes according to plan. getty After…

The Hawaii chief economist said the state's latest unemployment figures paint a picture of an economy recovering steadily but unevenly.The unemployment rate was 6.6% in September, down from 7% in…

The Canadian government on Thursday quietly rolled back his lead against all non-essential travel, which will be replaced with a new notice stating that travelers should be fully vaccinated prior to departure.The adjustment occurs only a…

The Hawaii Tourism Authority's new leadership team, led by John De Fries, has dramatically raised the bar in dealing with public opposition to Hawaii's longstanding visitor industry model. The dramatic drop in visitor numbers over…

As many travelers are excited to go out and see the world again, the premium tour operator Insight Vacations has launched its new global collection 2022-2023 that offers your customers a wide range of options, Europe, North Africa,…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - It's been four months since “No Parking” signs were posted at popular stops along the road to Hana in Maui. The signs were posted in seven spots after cars parked on the…

Top line Hawaii was the first state to provide coronavirus vaccines to 90% of its residents 12 years and older as of Friday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a new milestone for the most heavily vaccinated…

Alaska Airlines today announced the launch of a new non-stop service between Anchorage, our main hub in the state of Alaska, and Salt Lake City. With this flight - and our new one between Anchorage and Minneapolis-St. Paul - We're going…

With the new route from Alaska's largest city, our guests enjoy non-stop service between the state of Alaska and the top 10 travel markets in the Lower 48SEATTLE, October 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Alaska Airlines today announced the launch…

The main travel season in autumn is here. Many travelers want to see the fall colors in the United States, take a quick trip with the kids for a fall break, or maybe even take an international trip in the off-season. Here are the latest…

Lt. Gov. Josh Green speaks to Maui health officials during a visit to Valley Isle in April. During a radio show "Business Matters" with the Maui Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Green said that Hawaii…

West Maui coast. File photo by Wendy Osher. The Hawaii Department of Tourism has launched a call for proposals for marketing and management services for destination brands in the United States' major market area, the islands largest…

Years ago an alcoholic friend explained to me that her hangover cheating was what she called "the hair of the dog that bit you," where you drink whatever is responsible for your current hangover prepare to face the day ahead. The…