september • 2018 keiki cover model

photo: susan slade photography

We want to say Mahalo to the ‘ohana of our cute keiki cover model for September!

Kaileia Sol Oyola is our sweet cover model, and she just started kindergarten last month. She loves books and numbers, and also loves to dance and sing.

Her mom is Janae Lopez, concierge with Expedia Local Expert, and dad is Carlos Oyola, server at Morimoto at Andaz Maui in Wailea.

Mom shares, “There is nothing more powerful as a mother’s love, and nothing as healing as a child’s soul. All that I do is for my daughter; I am so blessed to be her mommy. She makes me a better person.”

maui brewing co. restaurant in kihei: ‘stop for a pint, stay for a bite’

Here in the Islands, the name Maui Brewing Co. is virtually synonymous with craft beer. Established in 2005, MBC has taken the state, and the country by storm, and is one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies on Maui. MBC’s most recent big project was the opening of their second full-service restaurant this past February at its Kihei brewery location on Lipoa Parkway.

In an announcement ahead of the February 4 (Super Bowl Sunday) opening, MBC Founder and CEO Garret Marrero said, “We’re excited to open the restaurant at Maui Brewing Co. Kihei, as it has been part of the vision for our brewing headquarters for a long time to integrate craft beer focused food into the production space. With a direct view of the brewhouse and distillery from the restaurant, our guests will feel immersed in the craft brewing culture. We’re extremely proud of our team, as they have been working tirelessly to deliver a great experience.”

pacific’o offering 50% off for concierges and a guest

The generous team at Pacific‘o has a special offer for Maui’s concierges starting Sept. 1, 2018. All concierges and a guest will receive 50% off their dining experience at Pacific‘o during this time period. Please make a reservation and each concierge must present their CONCIERGE CARD from the inside back cover of this issue and a valid photo ID to redeem. The title printed on the back label of the magazine must show “Concierge.”

Pacific‘o is open for lunch from 11:30am to 4pm and dinner from 5:30 to 9pm nightly. Sunday brunch from 9:30am to 2pm.

They are also featuring Happy Hour with food and drink specials offered from 4 to 5:30pm (please note 50% off does not apply during happy hour). Please call 667-4341 for reservations and more information on this special discount. Mahalo for this amazing offer to our Maui concierges!

certificate for customer service in hawai’i offered starting september 24

UH Maui College’s Office of Continuing Education and Training (OCET) is accepting applications for the Certificate for Customer Service in Hawai‘i, developed by Kapiolani Community College and the Hawai’i Tourism Authority. The foundation of the program is based on the Native Hawaiian culture to develop practical skills that help provide a gratifying and memorable guest experience for our community and global customers.

OCET Instructors Charen Kepler and Lauren Blickley will share their knowledge of what makes Hawai‘i a special place for residents and visitors through interactive and compelling learning objectives.