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Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel Launches Exclusive Kukui Package
opens in a new tabHawaiʻi’s Most Hawaiian Hotel Invites Travelers to Embark on One-of-a-Kind Immersive Cultural Journey, in Partnership with Old Lāhainā Lūʻau and Maui Ocean Center
New Chapter for Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel
opens in a new tabWe are excited to announce that we will become part of the OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group ʻohana. This organization prioritizes authentic experiences and will allow Kāʻanapali Beach Hotel to continue its legacy and traditions.
The official press release can be found on the Outrigger website.
Huihui Restaurant, Best New Restaurants in Hawai'i
opens in a new tabThe 5 Best New Restaurants in Hawaiʻi in 2022
New Director of 'Imipo'okela Announced
opens in a new tab"Hawai'i's Most Hawaiian Hotel" welcomes cultural exponent Kahulu De Santos to revitalize immersive employee training program.
Kaanapali Beach Hotel Unveils Signature Beachfront Restaurant, Huihui
opens in a new tabHawaii’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.
A Firsthand Look at Kaanapali Beach Hotel's $75 Million Renovation
opens in a new tabAfter more than a year of pandemic lockdown, I felt a wave of relief as I stepped into the lobby of Kaanapali Beach Hotel.
How to be a Better Tourist in Hawaii - According to Locals
opens in a new tabThe 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.
Photo: Ryan Siphers for the Washington Post
Maui's New Ocean-View Stays
opens in a new tabOne 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.
Pineapple Awards Honorees 2021
opens in a new tabMike 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.
Finally Vaccinated? Hit the Road or Sky for a Vaxication
opens in a new tabAbout 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.
Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel Unveils Redesigned Guest Rooms : Photos
opens in a new tabKaanapali 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.
Refundable Spring Break Packages that Families will Love
opens in a new tabLovingly 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.
Paradise During the Pandemic
opens in a new tabHawaii has begun welcoming tourists again — and imploring them to be safe while they sun.
Industry Q&A: John White, Sales and Marketing Director for Maui's Kaanapali Beach Hotel
opens in a new tabHawaiians 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.
Kaanapali Beach Hotel makes the most of the Covid shutdown
opens in a new tabThe 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.
5 New Things for Travelers to Look Forward to in Hawaii
opens in a new tabAs 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.
Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel takes Top Rankings in HAWAI‘I Magazineʻs Readersʻ Choice Awards
opens in a new tabKāʻanapali 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.
Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel to Begin Multi-Million Dollar Renewal Project Later This Year
opens in a new tabKaanapali 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.”
"Most Hawaiian Hotel" gets makeover: KBH to undergo $65M "renewal"
opens in a new tabThe 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.