By The Maui News KAHULUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) celebrated its 45th year of giving back to the community with the annual Visitor Indu
In a demonstration of unity and support for the Lahaina community, the Hawaiʻi Catholic Community Foundation and Maria Lanakila Church announce the upcoming Spiritual and Wellness Health Fair on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Royal Lahaina Resort’s Aliʻi Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association celebrated its 45th year of giving back to the community with the annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on Saturday. Nearly 1,600 walkers attended the in-person event at the War Memorial Complex. Walkers finished 2.5 miles of exercise and received complimentary breakfast, treats, giveaway prizes, and local entertainment, including a performance by Tihati Productions. An impressive total of $1,235,482 was raised so far from Maui County.
More than 1,300 kupuna 60 years and older who met the income requirement have or will be receiving 10 $5 coupons, totaling $50, to exchange for unprocessed locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from an authorized farmer or farmers market.
Since the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires, nearly 2,000 individuals are still being housed in hotels on Maui. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reports that currently, 1,969 survivors are sheltered in nine hotels and other sites. The agency provided an update on housing, spending and resources as wildfire recovery nears the nine month mark.