Maui Hotel & Lodging Association

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/

09/17/2026

You are invited, complimentary by the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows on Saturday, September 19, 2026 to Mele of Maui featuring Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.

MAIN EVENT 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
MĀKEKE 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
ROYAL LAHAINA RESORT & BUNGALOWS
FREE CONCERT

More info can be found at: https://www.royallahaina.com/mele-for-maui/

09/15/2026

09/14/2026

Last Thursday, members joined us at the Westin ballrooms, to meet allied members showcasing their businesses to leaders of the hospitality industry. This would not have been possible without our supporting sponsors, including our long time member, Allana Buick & Bers.

Allana Buick & Bers, Inc. (ABB) is a multidisciplinary architectural-engineering and consulting firm with more than 39 years of industry experience and 23 years serving communities throughout Hawaii. With a local presence in Maui, ABB provides building enclosure, roofing, waterproofing, mechanical, fire protection, forensic, and construction management services. Their work includes numerous hospitality and residential properties across Maui, and they are proud to support the local hospitality community by helping protect, maintain, and extend the service life of properties.

ABB is an example of how many industries are intertwined with the visitor industry. The success of tourism in Maui brings success to many other businesses including construction and building development. To encompass our membership, one must encompass the network behind the scenes of the hotels and airlines, and understand how large of a community the visitor industry is!

Mahalo to everyone who joined us, supported us, and attempted the very long traffic the Pali coast last Thursday! Details of the program portion of the event will be released soon.

09/10/2026

Meet our newest member and supporting sponsor of the Annual Membership Meeting & Trade Show, IBC Hawai’i !

Trisha Egge is the Founder and Principal of Integrity Building Consultants of Hawaiʻi (IBC Hawaiʻi), a Maui-based construction management, owner’s representation, and building consulting firm. After 25 years in Hawaiʻi’s construction industry, Trisha founded IBC Hawaiʻi in March 2026 because she saw an opportunity for a better approach to managing construction—one with stronger owner advocacy, greater accountability, and quality control built into the process from the beginning rather than addressing problems after they occur.

Through IBC Hawaiʻi, Trisha brings that experience upstream, helping owners protect their investments throughout design and construction. Her goal is simple: build it right the first time - reducing premature failures, unnecessary repairs, wasted materials going into Hawaiʻi’s landfills, and the long-term costs of correcting preventable problems.

Last month, IBC Hawai’i broke ground on the Front Street Channel House Rebuild, unifying hope for the entire community of Maui. We are honored to be “Building better today for a stronger Hawaiʻi tomorrow” with members like these. Meet them tomorrow, September 10th from 3-7pm at .

09/09/2026

Free Southwest Roundtrip Flights, anyone? Come to the MHLA Annual Membership Meeting & Trade Show on Thursday and be entered to win a drawing for (6) of these giveaways!

Southwest Airlines has been a committed supporter of Maui’s economy these past few years! Not only does Southwest provide workforce growth but this company also gives to nonprofits through the Maui Charity Walk every year, sponsors youth sports and educational trips, and keeping strong relationships with one of the largest employing industries, the visitor industry!

We are so excited for their recent announcement of their new Hawaii lounge! Come talk story with them and hear more of their latest news this Thursday from 3-7pm The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka’anapali.

Registration for this event will stay open on the website until 9/9 at noon: https://mauihla.org/events/Annual-membership-meeting-and-allied-showcase

Mahalo to all our sponsors for supporting Maui!

09/07/2026

Venture Physical Therapy has three clinics in Maui and the most board-certified specialty clinicians of any practice in Maui County. Their OnSite Program helps companies drive down Workers Compensation Costs, Reportable Injuries, and improve employee wellness.

If you attended the Maui Charity Walk in May, you might remember owner, Ted Anderson giving away therapeutic shoe inserts. Be sure to stop by his table for other fun swag items at the Annual Membership Meeting & Trade Show this Thursday! Mahalo Venture Rehab for being a Supporting Sponsor!

09/06/2026

For the past 15 years, Nathan Hindman Photography has specialized in creating iconic architectural and lifestyle photography for the hospitality industry. His attention-to-detail and distinct creative vision combine to create a unique and sought after style of photography. Throughout his career, he’s partnered with and been approved by many of the industries top hospitality brands including Hilton, Marriott and many others.

We are excited to welcome Nathan Hindman | Photography as a Supporting Sponsor at this year’s Annual Membership Meeting & Trade Show! Meet Nathan and more of our allied business members on September 10 The Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Ka’anapali.

Every attendee receives a meal, drink ticket, access to our candidate forum, cookies by Maui Fruit Jewels and a pre-paid game card to cash in at The Valley Alley !

Register on the website mauihla.org.