​SELAWE TAU TO CHAIR THE 46th MAUI CHARITY WALK

Visitor Industry Gives Back to the Maui County Community

WAILUKU, MAUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) is excited to announce that Selawe Tau, Hotel Manager of The Westin Maui Resort & Spa – Kaanapali, Maui, will chair the 2025 Maui County Charity Walk. Selawe, along with the co-lead of the MHLA Charity Walk Committee, Eric Duff, The Hotel Manager of Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas, will oversee the Maui County Charity Walk scheduled for Saturday, May 10th, 2025.

A proud former student body president at Hawaii Pacific University, Selawe was pivotal in supporting his community following the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. He established donation hubs and organized Aloha Friday events to uplift displaced community members. His commitment to wellness and environmental stewardship shines through his active involvement in wellness initiatives and quarterly beach clean-ups. In recognition of his community dedication and significant contributions to Hawaii charities, his team was awarded the Hawaii Visitor Industry Charity Walk Silver Slipper Award in 2022.

“It is exciting to be a part of such a significant event for Maui Nui,” shared Selawe Tau. “Maui nonprofits really need support, and the visitor industry pledges to do all it can to contribute again this year!”

Eric Duff brings over three decades of hospitality experience, with expertise in operations, events, and food and beverage management for brands like Marriott, JW Marriott, and The Ritz-Carlton. Active in the local community, Eric is tourism focused and supports initiatives for associate engagement.

“I am humbled and honored to co-lead the 2025 Maui County Charity Walk alongside my good friend Selawe Tau,” said Eric Duff. “This event displays the resilience of our community and its dedication to supporting nonprofit organizations and I am proud to be associated with it.”

About the Visitor Industry Charity Walk

The Charity Walk, one of the largest single-day fundraisers in the state, will be held on Maui come Saturday, May 10th of next year. In 2024, Maui County raised nearly $1.6 million which directly benefitted Maui County’s nonprofit organizations, and for the last 15 years, Maui has raised more money than any other county in Hawaii! The 2025 goal is to exceed last year and bring in $1.7 million for our deserving charities. Since 1980, when MHLA began hosting the event, Maui residents have raised a cumulative total of $19 million, all of which remains in the County to benefit the local community.

Nonprofit grant applications, walker registration, as well as sponsorship opportunities are now available on our website. Additional information can be received by e-mailing [email protected].

Photo Captions: 2025 Maui County Charity Walk Chair, Selawe Tau, Hotel Manager of Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Co-lead, Eric Duff, Resort Manager of The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas