WAILEA, MAUI, HAWAII – October 30, 2007 – In light of the Thanksgiving Day holiday, Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and Capricorn Events are giving back to a local charity. For the month of November, $1 out of each paid admission from Wailea’s only luau dinner show, Honua‘ula, will be donated to Autism Bridges, a Maui organization that provides support for families who have children with autism. Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa’s general manager, John Jaskula, and Capricorn Events president, Mike Kelley, have partnered to make the contribution for the entire month of November. In addition, Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club will pitch in with a donation of $2,000.

“We are pleased to be able to help such a worthy cause, and we thank Capricorn Events and Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club for joining our efforts,” said John Jaskula, general manager of Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. “The entire Wailea Beach Marriott ohana empathizes with the hardships families endure when taking care of an autistic child. We would like to recognize our own associate Rob Welch for the work he is doing both in the community and with his own family.”

Welch, who is general manager of Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club, has a son who has autism, a brain development disorder that affects a child’s interaction and communication skills. Welch and his wife Tiffany have been very active in the autism community.

Honua‘ula presents the only luau dinner and production in the luxury Wailea destination. Performances are oceanfront every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on the ancient Ahupua’a (land division) known as Paeahu (Altar Landing) which houses a ku’ula stone (fishing shrine) on the makai side of the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.

Honua‘ula is filled with tales about how ancient Hawaiians brought the island of Maui to life, told through traditional chants, halau trained hula and creative, authentic costuming. Guests will also experience ancestral games and crafts, and enjoy classic Hawaiian cuisine with a luau-style buffet, featuring island favorites such as sautéed island fish, kalua pig and poi. Rates are $85 for adults and $42 for children 6-12 years old. Kama‘aina prices of $68 are available with a five-day advanced reservation. For reservations, call (808) 875-7710.

Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, which offers the best oceanfront location within the luxurious Wailea Resort destination, is undergoing a $60 million transformation. The featured resort highlights are: Brand new guest arrival ambience in the lobby with new tile flooring, and individualized marble and wood registration pods for a more engaging experience between guests and associates; 546 completely redesigned guest rooms, featuring Marriott’s “Revive” bed and linen collection; All new baths featuring a Kohler Tea for Two deep-soaking tub; Executive suites offering hardwood floors and plasma screen television; and 100% smoke-free environment including guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, and public spaces such as the lobby.

The newly opened Mandara Spa has been recognized recently by Conde Nast Traveler in the “2007 Hot Spa List” and by Concierge.com in the “2007 Gold List.” The 10,000 square-foot spa offers 11 treatment rooms including a new ocean view deluxe couples suite, or an oceanfront cabana located on the ocean’s edge. The spa also offers a fullservice salon with facilities for hair, make-up and nail services. Plus, a state-of-the-art 2,100 square-foot fitness center is located adjacent to Mandara Spa.

For additional guest enjoyment, the highly anticipated “Maluhia” Serenity pool with over-the-water cabanas is being built on the expansive oceanfront Molokini Lawn area and is scheduled for completion in late 2007.