Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows stretches across 27 beachfront acres at the quieter northern end of Kā'anapali Beach.
Image Credit: Royal Lahaina Resort & BungalowsTourism is returning to Maui even as Lahaina's rebuilding continues. Visitor arrivals increased 11.5 percent in February 2026 compared with the previous year, and hotel occupancy across the Lahaina-Kāʻanapali-Kapalua region climbed above 76 percent.
Lahaina's historic commercial core remains largely closed, although recent milestones—including the restoration of Front Street infrastructure and plans for an interim marketplace housing up to 50 local vendors—suggest recovery.
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