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"Hawai'i's Most Hawaiian Hotel" welcomes cultural exponent Kahulu De Santos to revitalize immersive employee training program.

Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel, Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel, today unveils Huihui, the iconic property’s new signature beachfront restaurant that pays homage to the longstanding tradition of Hawaiian wayfinding.

After more than a year of pandemic lockdown, I felt a wave of relief as I stepped into the lobby of Kaanapali Beach Hotel.

The pandemic brought a flood of travelers to the islands, but with mixed feelings from the people who live there..... At the Kaʻanapali Beach Hotel, Ka’ena Wojcieski educates guests about Hawaiian culture, sending them off with a lei ceremony or taking them through a hula demonstration.

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One of the island's oldest and most traditional resorts — a place where you can learn how to string leis and hula dance — is in the middle of a head-to-toe makeover.

Mike White, General Manager Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel

White has led Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel and the visitor industry in preserving and supporting the Hawaiian culture for more than 30 years, most notably implementing the Po‘okela program, an educational effort to perpetuate Hawaiian culture and values.

About 75 million Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID. As the number continues to rise, more and more people want to get out of the house and take what has been called a "vaxication" or post-vaccination trip.

Kaanapali Beach Hotel on Maui has unveiled redesigned guest rooms in two of its four wings as part of the first phase of what will eventually be a property-wide renovation.

Lovingly referred to as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel,” Ka'anapali Beach Hotel is making a splash this whale-watching season with their beloved Whale Encounter package.

Hawaii has begun welcoming tourists again — and imploring them to be safe while they sun.

Hawaiians don’t say goodbye when travelers leave the islands. Instead, they say, “A hui hou,” which means “Until we meet again.” Nobody could have predicted that COVID-19 would delay those reunions for more than five months, but clients can be sure that everything they love about the Aloha State is waiting for them upon their return.

The Kaanapali Beach Hotel, looking to make the most of its shutdown during the Covid-19 pandemic, has expanded renovation work that was planned prior to coronavirus-related travel restrictions that effectively closed the Aloha State tourism industry.

As clients muse about future trips to Hawaii, travel advisors can keep their interest levels high by sharing what’s new and improved around the state. Following are five Hawaii works in progress sure to generate excitement among prospective visitors. Designed to freshen the islands for returning guests, they’re creating a buzz for their respective destinations.

Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel, and sister property, The Plantation Inn, were recognized in HAWAIʻI Magazine’s 8th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with KBH ranking #1 on Maui in seven different categories.

Kaanapali Beach Hotel on Maui is slated to launch the first phase of a renovation project this spring. “We’re looking at this as more of a renewal than a renovation,” Mike White, general manager of Kaanapali Beach Hotel, told Pacific Business News. “It’s time to update the physical asset, and we’re very excited to be moving forward on it. The renewal is focused on representing and reflecting the Hawaiian culture.”

The Ka’anapali Beach Hotel will undergo a $65 million “property enhancement project” this spring that will include a new beachfront restaurant, redesign of its 180-room Kauai wing and an additional floor of parking.