Maui Welcomes Newest Oceanfront Resort

KĀ'ANAPALI, Hawai'i, April 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistana™ Signature Experiences, developer of  Sheraton Vacation Club and Westin Vacation Club resorts, announced today that The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Maui's highly anticipated new oceanfront resort, is ready to open. Situated on 16 acres of North Kā'anapali Beach, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas celebrated this milestone with a traditional Hawaiian blessing earlier today. Kahu Kapono'ai Molitau led the blessing ceremony, which included a maile lei untying, symbolic in Hawaiian culture for opening a space. The resort's first guests arrive April 15.

"Maui is one of the world's most desirable destinations, and we are excited to open our doors to this extraordinary resort," said Steve Williams, chief operating officer, Vistana Signature Experiences. "The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas is a truly unique resort that combines Hawai'i's rich heritage with the aloha spirit for which the islands are known." 

Comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas is designed to be a relaxing haven replete with culturally inspired programs and distinctive Hawaiian experiences. Under the careful guidance of the resort's cultural director, Makalapua Kanuha, the essence of Hawai'i has been carefully woven into design elements throughout the property. Additionally, the Pu'uhonua o Nanea Cultural Center will be at the resort's heart. Its innovative and educational cultural offerings will honor local history, language, art, crafts, music and dance.

"In the Hawaiian language, nanea means to be in a state of relaxation," said Chris Rabang, general manager. "We are thrilled to begin welcoming guests and are looking forward to helping them embrace our resort's namesake through meaningful experiences and signature Westin features."

The world-class amenities at The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas include an expansive lagoon-style swimming pool, children's beach pool and play area, oceanfront cabanas and a WestinWORKOUT^® Fitness Studio. Mauka Makai (mauka: toward the mountains; makai: toward the ocean), the resort's full-service restaurant, pays tribute to the farming and fishing cultures of ancient Hawai'i. With an emphasis on farm-to-table, Mauka Makai utilizes indigenous plants and vegetables grown on-site and from local farms to complement popular local dishes. It also features the Westin^® brand's signature SuperFoodsRx^TM menu with nutrient-rich and delicious options to tempt every palate. The Inu (meaning drink) Pool Bar provides a relaxing setting to enjoy oceanfront views, cocktails and lighter fare. Guests also enjoy access to resort amenities at The Westin Kā'anapali Ocean Resort Villas located next door, including Spa Helani, a Heavenly Spa by Westin^®.

Each of the villas at The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas offers many of the key amenities of home, combined with signature Westin touches. The master bedrooms include king-size signature Westin Heavenly^® Beds and Westin Heavenly^® Baths with showers, bathtubs and vanities. The living areas offer armoires, queen-size sofa sleepers and private furnished lanais. Villas also come with fully equipped kitchens and washers and dryers.

For more information or to make a reservation, please visit westinnanea.com.

About The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas
Situated on Maui's North Kā'anapali Beach, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas is designed to provide a relaxing haven complete with culturally inspired programs and authentic Hawaiian experiences. Every feature of the resort — from the Pu'uhonua o Nanea Cultural Center to the locally sourced art — celebrates native culture and traditions. The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas offers world-class amenities including an expansive lagoon-style pool, full-service restaurant, beach bar and a WestinWORKOUT^® Fitness Studio. All villas offer many of the key amenities of home, combined with signature Westin^® touches, such as the Westin Heavenly^® Bed and Westin Heavenly^® Bath. Villas also feature fully equipped kitchens and washers and dryers. Visit westinnanea.com.

About Vistana Signature Experiences, Inc.
Vistana^TM Signature Experiences, Inc., an operating business of ILG (Nasdaq: ILG), is the exclusive provider of vacation ownership for the Sheraton^® and Westin^® brands under license from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC and is an authorized partner of the SPG^® program. More than 220,000 families own at the company's 21 villa resorts in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean, which operate under the Sheraton and Westin brands. Vistana offers a flexible vacation lifestyle, giving Owners and Members the ability to vacation within a collection of villa-style resorts in the best locations within the most sought-after destinations. Customers also enjoy privileged access to trade their ownership for stays at more than 1,300 hotels and resorts in nearly 100 countries through Starwood Preferred Guest^®, one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Headquartered in Orlando, FL, and with over 4,300 employees in North America, Vistana continues to build on its more-than-35-year history of excellence in vacation ownership and leisure travel. For more information, please visit vistana.com.

About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, a leader in wellness and hospitality for more than a decade, empowers guests and associates to embrace well-being and be their best selves through the brand's Six Pillars of Well-Being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well.  At more than 200 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories, guests can experience offerings that include the iconic Heavenly Bed, RunWESTIN and Westin Gear Lending with New Balance, delicious and nutritious SuperFoodsRx™ and more.  To learn more, visit www.westin.com. Stay connected to Westin: @westin on Twitter and Instagram and facebook.com/Westin.

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