Alvin Savella has been appointed Head Chef of The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua's signature restaurant, The Banyan Tree. Savella will helm the kitchen at the award-winning restaurant which features fresh local fare coupled with sunset views and an open-air atmosphere. He plans to embrace The Banyan Tree's farm-to-fork and garden-to-glass culinary concepts. Savella is a Maui native … [Read more...] about Alvin Savella Named Head Chef of The Banyan Tree at Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
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Lahaina Restoration Foundation gives history lessons to West Maui teachers
A group of West Maui teachers recently visited 30 historical sites to learn more about the role Lahaina has played throughout Hawaii’s history. For 12 consecutive years, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation has provided the free History In Our Back Yard tour to new teachers from West Side schools; the program has reached more than 230 educators since its inception. The History … [Read more...] about Lahaina Restoration Foundation gives history lessons to West Maui teachers
Hawaii Food and Wine Festival in Kaanapali
The annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival starts this Friday, Oct. 14 and goes through Sunday, Oct. 16. This year, foodie fans and professionals can watch world-class culinary talent at five separate events. On Friday, the Roy's Annual Golf Classic will be the kick-off event for the weekend celebrations at the Ka`anapali Golf Course; there'll be a golf tournament, gourmet foods, … [Read more...] about Hawaii Food and Wine Festival in Kaanapali
Vistana Signature Experiences adds two new Hawaii executives
Vistana Signature Experiences, formerly Starwood Vacation Ownership, appointed Angela Nolan its Area Managing Director for Hawaii and Ryan Nobriga General Manager of the Westin Ka‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas. Vistana, now an operating business of Interval Leisure Group, announced last week that Nobriga has been named GM of the Maui resort. “Ryan is an inspiring story of an … [Read more...] about Vistana Signature Experiences adds two new Hawaii executives
Maui Resorts Reduce Carbon Footprints In Hawaii Adding Eco Friendly Ammenities
From left to right: Gary Bulson, Director of Engineering, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Mike Sejman, Corporate Director of Engineering and Sustainability, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Alan Arakawa, Mayor of Maui, Rick Werber, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Sustainability, Host Hotels and Resorts, Allan Farwell, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, … [Read more...] about Maui Resorts Reduce Carbon Footprints In Hawaii Adding Eco Friendly Ammenities