News Room
Press Releases
May 15, 2026
Summer Music Lineup
An elevated season of live music, from island favorites to Grammy‑winning legends.
May 11, 2026
Summer Wine & Chef Series
Michelin‑starred chefs, Top Chef icons, and celebrated vintners headline Kapalua’s summer Wine & Chef Series.
March 9, 2026
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
The Kapalua Wine & Food Festival returns June 25–28, 2026, celebrating its 45th year with world‑class chefs, premium wines, and immersive culinary experiences in Maui.
January 14, 2026
Maui Songwriters Festival
The Maui Songwriters Festival returns, uniting Nashville hitmakers and rising artists for live performances in Kapalua.
December 15, 2025
Kapalua Wine & Chef Series
The Kapalua Wine & Chef Series returns Jan. 10 with celebrity chef Todd English, showcasing a five-course truffle-infused dinner with wine pairings.
November 12, 2025
Kapalua Welcomes New Culinary Leadership
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua introduces new culinary leadership, welcoming Executive Chef Glenn Thompson and Executive Sous Chef Joshua Werksman.
September 22, 2025
The Wellness Collective
The Wellness Collective at The Ritz-Carlton Maui offers a three-day immersive retreat blending movement, mindfulness, healing rituals, and nourishing cuisine in Kapalua.
August 22, 2025
Maui Jazz & Blues Festival
The Maui Jazz & Blues Festival delivers an immersive blend of jazz, blues, and Southern soul, pairing world-class music with luxury at Kapalua.
August 6, 2025
Pickleball in Paradise with Brooke Revuelta
Pickleball in Paradise brings players of all levels to The Ritz-Carlton Maui for clinics and coaching with pro player. Brooke Revuelta
June 25, 2025
Banyan Tree Named Among World's Best for Wine
Banyan Tree, the signature restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.
May 6, 2025
Ella Langley Headlines July 4 Show
Country breakout star and ACM New Female Artist of the Year Ella Langley headlines a July 4 concert at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.
March 11, 2025
33rd Annual Celebration of the Arts
Recognized as one of Maui's premier cultural experiences, the celebration honors and perpetuates all things Hawaiian.
March 4, 2025
New Guest Experiences
From cultural and culinary workshops to wellness and eco-conscious adventures, Maui’s premier resort offers guests 60+ experiences weekly to enrich their stay.
February 25, 2025
Kapalua Wine & Chef Series
The culinary experience will showcase world-class wines and top guest chefs at Banyan Tree restaurant each month.
November 13, 2024
Banyan Tree Debuts New Immersive Chef's Table
Chef Donovan Foster crafts a new five-course menu each week to honor exquisite local Maui product and showcase his boundless creativity.
August 28, 2024
Introducing L.A.’s Favorite Wellness Market
We are proud to announce that we have partnered with health and wellness market Erewhon. Guests can now enjoy a selection of exclusively curated premium wellness products designed to enhance their travels.
August 21, 2024
Jon Gersonde as General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua welcomes Jon Gersonde as General Manager.
February 27, 2024
32nd Annual Celebration of the Arts
Embrace authentic Hawaiian culture and traditions at the 32nd Annual Celebration of the Arts
November 2, 2023
Maui’s Newest Event Venue Debuts
With a design reflecting a voyaging canoe and honoring the Hawaiian culture, the state-of-the-art Aloha Garden Pavilion is set to help meetings and events sail to success.
July 12, 2023
Experience Tales of the Kapa Moe
Authentic hula performances, dazzling theatrics and dramatic fire knife dancing compliment a gourmet island-style dinner at Maui’s newest luau and dinner
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Introducing the Fire Lanai Collection
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua becomes the only resort in the Hawaiian Islands to offer rooms with private fire pits.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Announcing Three New Lifestyle Boutiques
Hue Home + Design, a home and lifestyle brand, BikiniBird, a swimwear and clothing store, and The Shop by WHEAT, featuring adult's and children’s casual luxury essentials.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Gigi Burris Millinery Fashion Collaboration
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua launches a fashion collaboration with esteemed New York-based milliner Gigi Burris. A exclusive capsule collection of resort-inspired hats.
September 28, 2022
The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge
The new Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge is a destination in and of itself and an exceptional way to enhance your next stay.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Luxurious $100-Million Transformation
The final phase of the $100-million resort-wide transformation - including new guestrooms, dining experiences, and public spaces celebrating Hawaiian culture.
Friday, June 1, 2022
Announcing Summer Eco-Adventures
From underwater explorations to bicycle tours through lush ecosystems, guests and visitors can experience the natural beauty and splendor of Kapalua, Maui.
Press and Media Inquiries
For press and media inquiries, please contact Rebecca Pang, Director of Marketing, at rebecca.pang@ritzcarlton-jp.pro.
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