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MHLA Awards $61,500 in Scholarships to Maui Students
Naomi Cooper on May 21st, 2023MHLA AWARDS $61,500 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO MAUI STUDENTS - Visitor Industry Gives Back to Maui’s Future Industry Leaders – WAILUKU, MAUI – This past week, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) awarded a total of $61,500 in scholarships to Maui high school and college students. Twenty-four outstanding individuals were...
Read more44th Maui Charity Walk Raises Over $1 Mil For The 7th Year
Naomi Cooper on May 8th, 2023WAILUKU, MAUI – (May 6, 2023) The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) celebrated its 44th year of giving back to the community with the annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on Saturday, May 6. Over 1,700 walkers registered for the War Memorial Event of fun-filled early morning exercise, ‘ono breakfast and delights, giveaway prizes, and local entertainment, including band, NuffSedd. An...
Read moreMaui Visitor Industry Gives a Big Mahalo for Na Kupuna Success
Naomi Cooper on April 28th, 2023WAILUKU, MAUI – On April 21st, Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s Spring Na Kupuna Appreciation Event successfully delivered fresh tropical bouquets along with hotel prepared meals to over 500 homebound seniors of Maui! Starting at Kaunoa Senior Services in Paia, volunteers from MHLA hotel properties and allied members, along with the...
Read moreMichael Pye to Chair 44th Annual Charity Walk
Naomi Cooper on January 20th, 2023-Visitor Industry Gives Back to the Maui County Community – WAILUKU, MAUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) is excited to announce that Michael Pye, Regional Vice President Fairmont Hawaii and General Manager of Fairmont Kea Lani Maui will chair the 2023 Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Mr. Pye will oversee Maui County Charity Walks that...
Read more15th Annual Rice for the Holidays Distribution
Lisa Paulson on November 30th, 2022Visitor Industry Gives Back to the Maui County Community WAILUKU, MAUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) distributed 16,800 pounds of rice throughout Maui County this November. The annual Rice for the Holidays program began in 2008 when MHLA partnered with Jim Coon of Trilogy Excursions in their annual giveaway of turkeys to the...
Read more2022 Visitor Industry Charity Walk, Maui County Awards Over $1 Million in Grant Funding to Maui County Nonprofits
Lisa Paulson, Executive Director on November 14th, 2022WAILUKU, MAUI - The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced its Charity Walk final amount raised for Maui County during the 43rd Annual Visitor Industry Charity, which reached its one-million-dollar goal for the sixth year with an impressive $1,063,027. In a special Charity Reception held at The Andaz Maui at Wailea, Maui, on November...
Read moreMaui Hotel & Lodging Association PAC Endorses State and County Candidates in the 2022 General Election
Lisa Paulson on September 23rd, 2022WAILUKU, MAUI – The Board of Directors and Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced its endorsements for state and county candidates in the 2022 General Election. The following endorsement slate includes candidates that were supported in the Primary and those that have been vetted for the current election. The Maui Hotel &...
Read moreMHLA Announces New 2022-2023 Board of Directors
Lisa Paulson on September 22nd, 2022The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) announced their 2022-2023 Board of Directors at their annual meeting held on September 21 at the Grand Wailea Resort. Board members were elected from a list of candidates nominated by MHLA property and allied members earlier this year. “I am pleased to welcome this new board and look...
Read more43rd Annual Maui Charity Walk Breaks $1M for Sixth Year
Lisa Paulson on September 13th, 2022- Visitor Industry Raised $1,063,027 for Maui County Community – WAILUKU, MAUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association has announced its Charity Walk final amount raised for Maui County...
Read more43rd Annual Maui Charity Walk Collects Close to One Million for Maui County
Lisa Paulson on August 20th, 2022- Visitor Industry Gives Back to the Maui County Community – WAILUKU, MAUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) celebrated 43 years of giving back to the community with its annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on Saturday, August 20. Over 1,300 walkers gathered at the War Memorial Event Field for a fun-filled morning of exercise,...
Read moreMaui Hotel & Lodging Association Announces Early Endorsement of Josh Green in Governor's Race
Christine Christensen on June 30th, 2022WAILUKU, MAUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) is excited to announce its early endorsement of Josh Green for Governor. This endorsement was supported by MHLA Board members representing hotels, restaurants, activities, and other businesses working with the Maui County industry. MHLA Executive Director Lisa Paulson...
Read moreMaui Hotel & Lodging Association's "Excellence in Education" Golf Tournament Raises $40,000 for Scholarship Fund
Christine Christensen on June 28th, 2022- Visitor Industry Gives-Back to Maui’s Future Industry Leaders – WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII (June 28, 2022) – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s 25th Annual “Excellence in Education presented by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits” golf tournament took place on Friday, June 24 at the Ka’anapali Golf Courses. The sold-out event raised...
Read moreMaui Hotel & Lodging Association Awards $41,500 in Scholarships
Christine Christensen on May 25th, 2022- Visitor Industry Gives-Back to Maui’s Future Industry Leaders – WAILUKU, MAUI – Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) awarded a total of $41,500 in Scholarships to nineteen Maui students. Outstanding individuals were awarded through three scholarship programs: the UH Maui College Hospitality and Culinary Programs;...
Read moreDena Roady and Shane Kahalehau to Chair 43rd Annual Charity Walk
Christine Christensen on April 21st, 2022- Visitor Industry Gives Back to the Maui County Community - WAILUKU, MAUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) is excited to announce that Dena Roady, Area Vice President – Hyatt Hotels Hawaii and General Manager of Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, and Shane Kahalehau, Program Director at KPOA Radio, will chair the 2022 Maui County Charity Walk....
Read moreMaui Hotel & Lodging Association Supports Kupuna & Students in April Events
Christine Christensen on April 15th, 2022KAHULUI, MAUI, HI (April 14, 2022) – Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) kicked off April with two amazing events on Friday, April 8th, 2022, the Spring Na Kupuna Appreciation Event and the ClimbHi LEI Event. MHLA partnered with Kaunoa Senior Services, Meals on Wheels and Congregate Nutrition programs for the Spring Na...
Read moreMaui Hotel & Lodging Association Announces a Toiletry Drive for Maui
Christine Christensen on March 27th, 2022In Partnership with Maui Food Bank
Read moreNā Kupuna Appreciation
Christine Christensen on December 2nd, 2021For many years, Maui Hotel Lodging Association (MHLA) had hosted an annual Nā Kupuna Dinner. Through the generosity of our MHLA Membership the Nā Kupuna event provided Maui’s senior citizens with a memorable evening of live entertainment, a lavish meal, and amazing makana (gift) to take home. Due to COVID-19, MHLA had not been able to host this event since December 2019. And while we...
Read more13th Annual Rice for the Holidays Distribution
Christine Christensen on November 30th, 2021Visitor Industry Gives Back to the Maui County Community WAILUKU, MAUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) distributed 16,800 pounds of rice throughout Maui County this November. The annual “Rice for the Holidays” program began in 2009 when MHLA partnered...
Read more42nd Excellence in Education Golf Tournament Scholarship Fundraiser a Success!
Rod Antone on August 26th, 2021Much mahalo to everyone who participated in or helped out at the MHLA's 24th Excellence in Education Golf Tournament on August 20th. Thanks to your efforts you have all helped to raise $30,000 in scholarship money for our local high school students. Many thanks goes out to all of our volunteers from the Maui Junior Golf Association, University of Hawaii Maui College Hospitality...
Read moreThe Visitor Industry Charity Walk is Online and Ready to GO!!!
Rod Antone on July 20th, 202142nd ANNUAL CHARITY WALK RETURNS TO HELP UP TO 100 MAUI NUI NONPROFITS - Giving back to the Maui County community has never been easier –
Read moreHana Highway Parking Update
Rod antone on July 9th, 2021Citing safety concerns and illegal parking along scenic and popular stops along the Hāna Highway, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation began installing “no parking” signs reflecting a $200 surcharge in addition to a $35 parking violation at several spots along the winding road into East Maui. State officials installed 10 signs eaerlier this summer at various locations. Some of...
Read more2021 Scholarship Recipients
Christine Christensen on May 28th, 2021The Maui Hotel & Lodging Associations is pleased to announce our 2021 Scholarship recipients. The MHLA awarded a total of $20,000 in Scholarships. Fourteen outstanding individuals were awarded through one of three scholarship programs: the UH Maui...
Read moreMHLA Announces New 2020-2021 Board of Directors
Lisa Paulson on September 25th, 2020WAILUKU, MAUI – On September 23, 2020 Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) announced their 2020-2021 Board of Directors during part one of two webinars held as their modified annual meeting. The kick-off for the meeting began with a lengthy discussion about the October 15 reopening date with none other than Lieutenant Governor Josh Green, who...
Read more3rd Annual Po’okela Awards
Lisa Paulson on October 10th, 2018WAILUKU, MAUI – On September 21, 2018 Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) honored individuals as well as a superior overall property and business that contributed to Maui’s hospitality industry through exceptional service, professionalism, and the “Aloha Spirit”. This is the third year for the Annual Awards in the following categories: Outstanding Property; Outstanding Allied...
Read moreMHLA Installs New Board At 2018 Annual Meeting
Lisa Paulson on October 9th, 2018WAILUKU, MAUI – On September 21, 2018 Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) installed the 2018-19 Board of Directors at their annual meeting held at the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort. Maui Visitor Bureau Executive Director, Sherry Duong was on hand to perform the formal induction. Board members are representatives of hotel properties and allied businesses that are MHLA members. The Board...
Read more22nd Excellence In Education Golf Tournament Results
Lisa Paulson on September 7th, 2018The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s 22nd Annual “Excellence in Education” presented by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Hawaii golf tournament took place on Friday, August 17 at Kapalua Golf, The Bay Course. The sold-out event raised $33,000 to support youth scholarships. While the top teams took home some great prizes, the real winners of the event are Maui’s youth. The...
Read more40th Annual Maui County Charity Walk Final Tally
Lisa Paulson on September 7th, 201840th Annual Maui County Charity Walk Breaks One Million Mark For Third Year Final Tally At $1,422,535 For Maui County The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association has announced its Charity Walk final amount raised for Maui County during the 40th Annual Visitor Industry Charity which broke records across the State and exceeded their one-million-dollar goal for a third...
Read more40th Annual Charity Walk Breaks Records!
Lisa Paulson on May 12th, 2018Maui County’s 40th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk Once Again Breaks Records and Surpasses One Million Dollar Goal Raising $1,410,967 The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) celebrated 40 years of giving back to the community with its annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on Saturday, May 12. Over 3,500 walkers gathered at the War Memorial Soccer Field for...
Read more9th Annual "Rice For the Holidays" Distribution
Lisa Paulson on December 6th, 2017Visitor Industry Gives Back to the Maui County Community The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA), distributed 25,000 pounds of rice throughout Maui County this November and December. The annual “Rice for the Holidays” program began in 2009 when MHLA partnered with Jim Coon of Trilogy Excursions in their annual giveaway of turkeys to the residents of Lanai by...
Read more2nd Annual Po'okela Awards
Lisa Paulson on October 3rd, 2017Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) honored individuals as well as a superior overall property and business that contributed to Maui’s hospitality industry through exceptional service, professionalism, and the “Aloha Spirit”. This is the second year for the Annual Awards in the following categories: Outstanding Property; Outstanding Allied (Business) Member; Outstanding Employee; Legacy...
Read moreNew Board of Directors
Lisa Paulson on October 2nd, 2017Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) installed the 2017-18 Board of Directors at their annual meeting held at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. Senator Rosalyn Baker was on hand to perform the formal induction. Board members are representatives of hotel properties and allied businesses that are MHLA members. The Board Members are: Nancy Chaplick, Spectrum Bill...
Read more39th Annual Charity Walk Final Tally
Lisa Paulson on August 11th, 2017Visitor Industry Gives Back $1,212,066 to the Maui County Community WAILUKU, MAUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association has announced its Charity Walk final amount raised for Maui County during the 39th Annual Visitor Industry Charity which broke records across the State and exceeded their one-million- dollar goal for a...
Read moreCharity Walk 2017
Lisa Paulson on May 22nd, 2017MAUI COUNTY’S 39th ANNUAL VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK ONCE AGAIN BREAKS RECORDS AND SURPASSES ONE MILLION DOLLAR GOAL RAISING $1,159,053– Visitor Industry Gives Back to the Maui County Community WAILUKU, MAUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) celebrated 39 years of giving back to the community with its annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on...
Read moreMHLA - 2017 Scholarship Release
Lisa Paulson on May 22nd, 2017MAUI HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION AWARDS $20,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO UH MAUI COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS– Visitor Industry Gives-Back to Maui’s Future Industry Leaders – WAILUKU, MAUI – The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association recently awarded at total of $20,000 in Scholarships: $9,000 in scholarships to six UH Maui College students...
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