How Meeting Planners Can Support Maui’s Recovery

Following the tragic wildfires that struck Maui this past August, the local community, officials and business leaders have worked tirelessly to help the destination recover — including as a top destination for meetings and events. While ensuring that visitors understand and respect what the Maui community has gone through and their ongoing challenges, Meet Hawai'i is encouraging organizations and planners to support the recovery by doing what they do best: planning a meeting in Maui.

In the Vision Video below, John Reyes, Senior Vice President and Chief MCI Sales Officer of Meet Hawai'i, discusses what the destination has been through and how its strong culture and resilience are helping it rebound — and the important role that meeting planners can play in that effort. In addition, planners can explore additional related resources for bringing events to Maui, including an on-demand webinar, meeting planner guide, and updated Maui map. See below and visit gohawaii.com/malama-maui for more information. 

Maui Recovery Vision Video


Watch Now for CMP Credit: Maui Webinar


Hospitality professionals, public officials and community leaders discuss the lessons learned from Maui’s wildfire disaster response and recovery and how meeting planners can help mitigate risks in the future.

Lessons From Maui's Disaster Response and Recovery


Over the course of three days, Destination Hawai'i brought together leading meeting and incentive planners looking to book near-term business for Hawai'i with prospective hospitality providers.

Mālama Maui

Mālama Maui

Resources for planning an event and supporting Maui, while embracing its spirit of mālama.

Meet Hawai'i

Meet Hawai'i

Everything meeting planners need to know about holding an event in Hawai'i.

Maui Recovery Map

Maui Recovery Map

The latest updates on Maui’s comeback, what’s open and more.

Ola Maui Video


Maui is more than a destination. It is a vibrant, rooted culture.

Meet Hawai'i Video


Across four diverse islands, Hawai'i has much to offer groups of all types.