Maui Desires Tourists’ Return

After recovering from the Lahaina wildfires, Maui desires the tourists’ return.

In years past, selling Maui vacations during peak festive season – the time around Christmas and New Year’s – meant following a pair of consistent rules: Book as early as possible, and advise clients that prices will be at a premium.

Leanne Pletcher, director of public relations and marketing for the Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau, agreed that Maui desires the tourists’ return in larger numbers, while noting that the standout activities and natural attractions that have always made Maui such a marvelous destination are available to visitors today. She also suggested that those hoping to learn more about operators who provide snorkeling, cultural and adventure tours on the island visit GoHawaii.com/Maui. The site also provides a list of voluntourism opportunities for those interested in giving back during a visit.

Pletcher was quick to add that December through April is also humpback whale season in Hawaii, so clients vacationing on Maui during festive season have a wonderful opportunity to spot the majestic sea creatures.

“Our different sailing tour operators – from Sail Trilogy to PacWhale Eco-Adventures to Kai Kanani – all do whale watches,” she said. “But you can often see the humpbacks from the lanai of your hotel room very easily. It’s pretty incredible. They really do come here and put on a show.”

Pletcher goes on to note “[w]hile my first Hawaiʻi trips having come from Indiana winters were focused on absorbing sunshine on the beaches on Hawaiʻi Island, as the years have passed, I have come to embrace the stunning beauty of the mountains of Mauna Kea, Halekalā and Mauna Kahālāwai.”

This article originally appeared in Agent at Home magazine and its content shared through TravelPulse.

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