Paddle for Hunger raised $10,123.75 and 1,000 pounds of food for Maui Food Bank on Thanksgiving Day. The money and the food together will provide 42,000 meals for Maui County families in need. “We’d like to extend a big mahalo to Hawaiian Paddle Sports for organizing Paddle For Hunger and a special thank you to our Maui community and sponsors for their overwhelming support, … [Read more...] about Paddle For Hunger raises more than $10,000 for Maui Food Bank
Travaasa Hana
Travaasa Hana Maui Grows Its Food and Beverage Team
The Travaasa Hana resort has appointed Sharon Jahns as its director of food and beverage and chef Jason “Jay” Johnson as executive chef. “We are very excited for Sharon and Jay to lead our culinary team into the next chapter,” said David MacIlwraith, general manager of Travaasa Hana. “We’re looking forward to enhancing our culinary offerings and increasing our support of the … [Read more...] about Travaasa Hana Maui Grows Its Food and Beverage Team
Marni Aina named Travaasa Hana’s assistant general manager
Travaasa Hana's Marni Aina has been promoted to assistant general manager of the resort. Aina, who will oversee hotel operations, was most recently hospitality manger at the Hana resort. Aina first joined the Travaasa Hana team in 2006 as a massage therapist at the then Hotel Hana-Maui. She also previously held management positions at The Spa at Travaasa Hana, including spa … [Read more...] about Marni Aina named Travaasa Hana’s assistant general manager
Travaasa Hana begins multi-million dollar room restoration project
Travaasa Hana resort has launched a $12 million room restoration project to offer guests an enhanced vacation experience. The resort's Ocean Bungalows (formerly known as Sea Ranch Cottages) will feature new décor that reflects a sophisticated tropical palette. The resort's low-rise Garden Jr. Suites will follow the same design interpretation as the bungalows. “It's an honor … [Read more...] about Travaasa Hana begins multi-million dollar room restoration project
David MacIlwraith appointed general manager of Travaasa Hana
David MacIlwraith has recently been named general manager of Travaasa Hana resort. MacIlwraith comes to his new position from the historic Volcano House in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park near Hilo, where he oversaw lodging, dining, retail operations, campgrounds and cabins. Prior to his work on the Big Island, MacIlwraith was general manager at Death Valley National Park in … [Read more...] about David MacIlwraith appointed general manager of Travaasa Hana