As Maui continues to rebuild after last year’s devastating wildfires, the island continues to welcome back visitors. While some parts of Lahaina have yet to reopen, several restaurants, businesses and activities, such as returning festivals, in Lahaina have resumed operations. And to encourage visitors, Hawaii Tourism has launched a new destination campaign with special discount offers for visitors.
Available through GoHawaii.com/MauiOffers, offers include free nights, discounted rates up to 30% off and generous daily resort credits.
“Maui is still open. It’s still the beautiful destination that it’s always been,” says Maui chef Kyle Kawakami in a new destination campaign, ‘The People. The Place. The Hawaiian Islands.’ “Yes, we have beautiful beaches. Yes, we have great food. But if you dig a little deeper and go a little below the surface, it’s the culture and the people that make the islands.”
Visitors, for example, can embark on a culinary journey through Maui, from hidden eateries and farm-to-table experiences to gourmet dining and Upcountry, Central and South Maui farmers markets.
And vibrant towns like Wailuku, Pāʻia and Makawao, each offer local shops, art galleries and historic site, while beach lovers will find idyllic stretches of sand in South and West Maui.
This fall, West Maui is set to host the 14th Annual Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival and the 41st Annual Maui Jim Maui Invitational. Across the island, travellers can also look forward to the Festivals of Aloha, Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, and other events.
“Participating in community or cultural festivals, shopping at local businesses and farmers markets, and dining at locally owned restaurants are great ways to experience Maui’s rich culture and engage with the community,” says Daniel Nāho’opi’i, Hawai’i Tourism Authority’s interim president and CEO. “We welcome visitors to return and rediscover Maui and the rest of the Hawaiian Islands.”
He adds that choosing to visit Maui is more than selecting a vacation destination – it’s a powerful way to support the island’s rebuilding process and resilient residents.
For more information on visiting Maui, or any of the Hawaiian Islands, plus newly launched itineraries agents and clients can visit GoHawaii.com.