The general manager of the Fairmont Kea Lani has been named the Maui County chair of the 47th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk.

Michael Pye, also regional vice president of Fairmont, Hawaii, will oversee the event on May 9 at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku. It’s his second time.

“It’s an honor to serve as chair,” he said. “The Maui Charity Walk is a powerful reminder that when the visitor industry and our community unite, we can create lasting change.”

In 2025, nearly 1,900 walkers attended the event helping Maui County raise over $1.7 million, which benefited 78 of Maui County’s nonprofit organizations.

Since 1980, when the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association began hosting the event, Maui residents have raised a cumulative $21 million, all of which remains in the County to benefit the local community.

Nonprofit grant applications, walker registration, as well as sponsorship opportunities are now available on our website. Additional information can be received by e-mailing info@mauihla.org.