News & Events

Maui, Molokai and Lanai Adopt “B.Y.O. Bag” Ordinance; Effort to help “Malama Maui Nui”

18 January 2011

The Islands of Maui Nui or Maui County adopted new legislation that went into effect January 11, 2011. The purpose of the legislation is to reduce the impacts of plastic checkout bags on the environment as part of the islands’ ongoing efforts to “Malama Maui Nui.” Malama means to “care for, protect, save” and the [...]

Maui Nui Newsletter Updated with Fresh New Look

12 January 2011

With the new year comes a fresh and updated look for Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau’s newsletter. The quarterly e-publication features “what’s new” on the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai. Categories include accommodations, tours and activities, dining, culture and ag-tourism, romance and much more. The next newsletter publishes in April. Enjoy! Named “Best Island” [...]

The Maui Insider ~ Winter 2010

8 December 2010

Escape the Ordinary on Maui Add some surprises into the season with an island-hopping vacation to Maui, Moloka’i and Lana’i. Whether you come for a wedding, honeymoon or relaxing break from the daily grind, there is much to explore on the isles of Maui Nui. Read on for tips on what to see and do [...]

Festive Tree Lighting Ceremonies Across Maui Nui Welcome the Holidays

1 December 2010

Aloha Kalikimaka! The holiday season has arrived across Maui Nui with Christmas tree lighting ceremonies dotting the Islands. From Maui’s Kapalua, Lahaina and Wailea to Lanai City, Lanai as well as the Christmas Light Parade on Molokai, there are myriad holiday events to help you celebrate the season, Hawaiian style! Thursday, December 2nd marks the [...]

Maui Captures Conde Nast Traveler Magazine’s “Best Island in the World” for 16th Time

20 October 2010

For an unprecedented 16th time, “Maui, the Magic Isle” captured “Best Island in the World” honors in the 23rd annual CONDE NAST TRAVELER Readers’ Choice Awards Poll. With a score of 90.7, it also garnered “Best Pacific Island” for the 20th consecutive year. According to the magazine, “Maui is the only island to score above [...]

Two Maui Restaurants are the Only Hawaii Eateries to Capture OpenTable.com Awards

30 June 2010

In a coup for Maui dining and its fine cuisine, two “Magic Isle” restaurants were named to OpenTable’s “Top 50″ in its 2010 Diners’ Choice Awards for Best American Restaurants. Local favorites Lahaina Grill and Wolfgang Puck’s Spago at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea were the only Hawaii restaurants to make OpenTable’s annual top 50 list. The [...]

Wailea Resort Welcomes the 11th Annual Maui Film Festival

16 June 2010
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“Under the Stars, Lit by the Moon, Powered by the Sun”…The Celestial Cinema is literally a star-studded theater like no other.  Located atop the beautiful Wailea Gold and Emerald Golf courses, this outdoor driving range turns into the magical Celestial Cinema for the 11th year, June 16 – 20th. Visit www.mauifilmfestival.com for a complete listing [...]