Wailea News and Blog Updates

Grand Wailea Hosts Record-Setting Event for the Incentive Research Foundation

Jun 19, 2017

Here at Wailea Resort Association, we love being a world-class host to professional meetings and events! Many of the same things that make Maui a beautiful and diverse tourist destination also contribute to productive and inspirational business and educational events. Getting away from the office is proven to increase many business metrics, from problem-solving to stress reduction. It also sets the stage for having a record-setting event — many find it easy to accept an invitation to Maui!

In June, the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) hosted its 24th Annual Education Invitational, at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, in Maui, Hawaii. Here’s the summary from the Grand Wailea press release:

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) hosted its 24th Annual Education Invitational, June 14-18, 2017, at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, in Maui, Hawaii. This year’s “Go the Distance” theme was evident in not only the record number of attendees who journeyed to a tropical paradise and took part in IRF’s record number of adventurous Hawaiian activities, but also in Hawaii’s support of underwriting amazing evening events and IRF’s robust education program.

You can read the full press release from Grand Wailea here.

Fitness to Farm to Table in Wailea

Jun 14, 2017

Here on Maui, we’re used to hearing about the farm to table movement: fresh food grown here and served here. Kristen Braswell of CrushGlobal Travel adds fitness to the mix in her new article in Huffington Post. She’s written an extensive post on the many leisure and dining activities and Wailea is prominently featured! There are many mouth-watering photos that accompany the article.

Begin on Maui’s desired Wailea Coast, where everyone from Oprah to honeymooners revel on this sun-kissed south shore. Get in a beachfront workout with Kiakahi Fitness, which implements functional training inspired by traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian methodologies. It is a memorable workout of breathing and cardio, made even more lasting by the views of the Pacific Ocean just seconds away. For joggers, the Wailea coast’s paved path circles around five stunning beaches and offers views of four islands: West Maui, Lanai, Kahoolawe and Molokini. Between December and May, you may just get a glimpse of humpback whales breaching in the turquoise waters.

Read From Fitness To Farm To Table: Why Hawaii Should Be Your Next Romantic Getaway on Huffington Post.

Photo Credit: Fairmont Kea Lani

Grand Wailea heating up summer with barbecue event

May 26, 2017

“Fire It Up!” is giving a whole new meaning to the concept of BBQ! Savory and sweet eats from land and sea, local and international cuisine, celebrity chefs, plus drinks, music, keiki games, and an oceanfront location are coming together for this remarkable event in July. Here’s a summary from the press release:

Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Maui, Hawaii, will host the first Fire It Up! culinary event this July, providing guests and locals with a taste of tantalizing barbecue flavors from around the country. A live-fire food, wine, beer and bourbon event, Fire It Up! is deliciously curated to showcase Hawaii’s bountiful meats, seafood and produce cooked exclusively with fire. The event features culinary stars from around the country in an evening of beachside indulgence, coupled with live entertainment, exciting activities and more.

Restaurant Week Wailea May 21-27, 2017

May 6, 2017

Savor Restaurant Week Wailea at 21 Participating Resort Restaurants

Wailea, Maui, Hawaii – It’s time again to make your reservations for the return of Wailea Resort’s now famous dinner promotion, “Restaurant Week Wailea”. This celebration of Wailea’s finest cuisine can be enjoyed at 21 participating resort restaurants throughout Wailea starting Sunday, May 21st through Saturday, May 27th.

Wailea Resort is well known for its award winning culinary talent, exceptional restaurants and celebrity chefs; will once again create some remarkable three course, Chef inspired pre-fixe menus for just $29*, $39*, $49* or $59* per person (*depending on the restaurant – beverages, tax and gratuity not included). To compliment these special menus, some restaurants will create wine pairings at special prices to savor with your meal.

“The Wailea community has been a partner of Maui Food Bank for many years and has also proudly supported the organization with Restaurant Week Wailea since this popular dining promotion began in 2009″, said Bud Pikrone, General Manager, Wailea Community Association. Each participating restaurant makes a contribution to the Maui Food Bank for every pre-fixe entrée sold during Restaurant Week Wailea, as part of the resort’s community giving.

“This bi-annual has raised over $80,000 dollars for the Maui Food Bank and we look forward to helping again this year in May and November.” ~ Bud Pikrone

These pre-fixe menus are not valid with any other discount, coupons or promotion being offered at participating restaurants. Diners may contact each restaurant direct for reservations, as advance reservations are strongly recommended or visit www.opentable.com for select restaurants* which offer online dinner reservations.

No tickets, passes or coupons needed ~ simply make your reservations and enjoy!

If you use Facebook, please do join our Event page there and share with friends.

Many of the participating restaurants offer instant reservations via Open Table.