WAILEA, Hawaii — Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort is seeking approval for a $250 million expansion that would add 310 lodging units and other amenities.

Resort executives acknowledge that the Hawaii hotel industry has been in a slump, but they expect the economy to rebound by the time construction would be completed in five years.
The expansion would give the Grand Wailea the most lodging units on the island, totaling more than 1,000 and surpassing the Hyatt Regency in Kaanapali. Other planned improvements include installing energy and water conservation features and building a Hawaiian cultural center.
Some local property owners oppose the project, saying it would affect their use of the beach and lower their rental values.
The Maui Planning Commission says it doesn’t expect to act on the application this week.

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Information from: The Maui News, www.mauinews.com