Frequently Asked Questions

The summit will engage hotels, resorts, and condominium associations from across Maui to offer strategies to reduce water consumption and improve sustainability. The target audience includes key decision-makers and operations staff from these property types on Maui, including: 

• Hotel/resort general managers 

• Hospitality group leadership 

• Sustainability/environmental managers 

• Condominium/homeowners association property managers and board members 

• Engineering/facility managers and maintenance staff 

• Operational managers with influence over major water-using systems (housekeeping managers, grounds staff, pool and spa technicians) 

• Marketing leaders interested in promoting leadership in sustainability 

Maui County has a finite water supply that experiences pressure from drought conditions and growing tourism. Representatives from hotels, resorts, and condominium associations are encouraged to participate to learn about strategies to help meet their facility’s financial and sustainability goals, as well as to demonstrate leadership in helping preserve water supplies on Maui. Attendance is free, and participants will gain insights from local and national leaders about enhancing water efficiency and sustainability practices at their properties. 

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DWS will also highlight strategies to meet Maui County’s new Water Use Conservation Ordinance 5929 and offer a toolkit to advance water efficiency, pursue LEED certification, and foster long-term collaboration with DWS. 

DWS provides clean water on Maui and Molokai. Because water supplies on these islands are finite, DWS encourages businesses, visitors, and residents to conserve water to secure these supplies long-term. The hospitality industry is Maui County’s leading economic sector, and with that comes substantial environmental impact and demand on the island’s water supplies. 

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DWS therefore aims to engage with hotels, resorts, and condominium associations to offer tools and resources to support water efficiency and LEED certification. By participating in this summit and pursuing efforts to improve water efficiency, properties can reduce costs, meet sustainability goals, and help demonstrate the hospitality industry’s efforts to meaningfully reduce water consumption. 

If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please contact mauiwaiwise@erg.com. Maui WaiWise will offer speaking opportunities for vendors to share best practices and case studies on successful water efficiency and green building projects. 

While there is no official room block set up, the Hyatt is offering a limited number of discounted rooms for attendees or speakers traveling to Maui and needing accommodations. Please email mauiwaiwise@erg.com, and

summit organizers will assist you in securing a discounted rate. 

No, the Maui WaiWise Stewardship Summit is free of charge. However, space is limited so register early to guarantee attendance.