Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

The freshly renovated Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has completed an environmental initiative moving them light years ahead. The resort has replaced nearly 7,000 fluorescent light bulbs with LED lights and expects to see a return on their $500,000 investment within one year. Though LED lights cost more the resort expects to see 70% increase in lighting efficiency with other benefits including cooler, mercury free operation, and increased durability and life cycle.

Adding to the long list of earth-friendly practices at the resort including solar panels and an organic garden, this project, recent guestroom renovations, and honors including Smart Meeting’s Platinum Choice Award and Corporate Meetings and Incentive’s Paragon Award, make it an ideal locale for a meeting. With the Meet and Be Green program planners are encouraged to make green choices for their meetings, qualifying for a 3% rebate by pledging to take these ten steps to reduce environmental impact:

• Recycle during the meeting
• Use products with 100% recycled content
• Print materials locally
• Minimize shipping
• Place meeting materials, such as handouts, notepads, pens, etc., in a central location so attendees can take as needed
• Maintain room temperatures at an appropriate level
• Eliminate disposable water bottles
• Minimize use of other disposable products such as plates, cups, napkins, and utensils
• Select locally grown seasonal foods when planning the menu
• Plan ahead to make it easier and more economical to keep the meeting green

Greening meetings is nothing new at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, as standard practice they:
• Use a centralized system to control air conditioning, reducing energy consumption
• Recycle all glass, plastic and aluminum cans
• Serve condiments and beverages in large containers, not individual packages
• Use silverware, china, glassware and cloth napkins
• Centralize water stations instead of using bottled water
• Offer local, in-season products when possible
• Include vegetarian and gluten-free options on all menus
• Collect food waste for local farmers to use as feed for livestock
• Utilize outdoor green spaces for events
• Provide recycle bins for paper and cardboard in the meeting planner office

For new meetings booked and held by March 31, 2012, groups participating in the Meet and Be Green program will be eligible for a 3% rebate on qualifying charges on the master bill. To discuss Meet and Be Green options, contact the Grand Hyatt Kauai sales team at 808.240.6435 or create an RFP now.

The Anara Spa at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is offering custom-tailored, specially priced packages to groups and meeting attendees to enhance their experience and enrich their visit at the resort. The “RELAX, RE-CHARGE, RE-GROUP” program offers groups a sampling of Anara Spa activities and amenities.

Joe Herman, Director of Anara Spa, implemented the program. “These special offerings honor meeting planners desire to make their program extra special while encouraging wellbeing. This approach gives them flexibility while promoting life balance, relaxation and health for attendees,” states Herman.

Meeting Planners may arrange for any of the following at special Group rates:
The Traveler’s Rejuvenation package gets the relaxation process started. It consists of an aromatic travel candle, bath salts, an exfoliating loofah, and Coco Mango bath gel.
The Coco Mango Classic combines the soft scent of Coco Mango shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, and body lotion.
The Coco Mango Sun Collection protects you from those tempting rays of Kauai’s tropical sun. The collection includes sunscreen, self-tanner and lip balm.

Groups can re-energize with a variety of Spa activities as well:
An exclusive one-hour Sunrise Walk is an invigorating, but not overly demanding, way to start the day together. Learn more about Kauai’s flora, fauna, and endangered species.

Yoga classes offer groups the opportunity to stretch the mind and body in perfect harmony with nature at the shores of Shipwreck Beach.

Executive group fitness classes make you the CEO (Chief Exercise Officer) with instruction in kickboxing, aerobics, water aerobics, , yoga, and abs and buns firming.

Lastly…relax and enjoy a seated neck massage. It’s the perfect pickup during your meeting’s coffee break.

With a recent multi-million dollar expansion and renovation, the spa features treatment rooms opening to their own garden or in private thatched-roof hale (bungalow), open-air lava rock showers, sauna and steam rooms, a lap pool, and a well-appointed fitness center open 24/7. Soothing hydrotherapy can be found in the open-air Vichy treatment room, whirlpools, and lava rock botanical baths.

Anara Spa at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa was chosen by readers of Cond Nast Traveler as one of the best spas in the country. In the April issue, more than 25,000 readers rated some of the 12,000 spas in the U.S. Resort spas were measured on treatments, staff, and facilities. This spa-savvy group recognized Anara Spa's staff for providing exceptional service, tying for top honors in Hawaii. The knowledgeable and experienced staff delivers one-of-a-kind treatments weaving traditional healing customs with natural island botanicals.
Unfolding on over one acre, the open-air design of the spa reconnects guests with the restorative balance found in nature. Treatments are offered in private rooms or outdoor hale (bungalows) amid gardens and the sounds of waterfalls and tradewind breezes. The spa's signature Kauai Clay Ritual features wild-crafted ingredients from the lush rainforests of Kauai to nourish and purify. Soles soften with a Hawaiian salt footbath. Next, native awa is lightly sprinkled on the body along with warm coconut oil. Delivering a deep state of calm, warm stones are used to rub the mixture into the body exfoliating and refreshing the skin. A mineral-rich Kauai clay mask then delivers nutrients and removes impurities. After rinsing in a private outdoor lava rock shower, a soothing massage with a cream made of rainforest botanicals instills the magical essence of Kauai.
With a recent multi-million dollar expansion and renovation, the spa features treatment rooms opening to their own garden or in private thatched-roof hale (bungalow), open-air lava rock showers, sauna and steam rooms, a lap pool, and a well-appointed fitness center open 24/7. Soothing hydrotherapy can be found in the open-air Vichy treatment room, whirlpools, and lava rock botanical baths.

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The State of Hawaii recently recognized the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa for its environmentally responsible operations. The State Green Business Award requires that an extensive self-audit, addressing everything from purchasing to energy and waste management, be completed before an external site visit is conducted. Businesses passing the audit become part of the Green Business Program
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The Grand Hyatt Kauai's commitment to reduce its impact on the environment by conserving natural resources and reducing waste led to the actions for which they were honored, including:
A photovoltaic system, producing 465,000 kWh per year of clean renewable energy.
CFL bulb replacement reduces energy usage by an estimated 800,000 kWh per year.
Heat produced by the air conditioning system heats water for guestrooms and swimming pools, conserving 205,000 kWh each year.
Recycle bins in each guestroom, as well as throughout the resort, encourages guests to deposit glass, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans.
An average of 13 tons of recyclables are diverted monthly from the island's landfill.
Nearly 60,000 sq. ft. of grass covered roofs reduce cooling needs and further clean the air.
Wet waste from all kitchens and the employee cafeteria is collected for pig farmers for feed, reducing waste to landfill by one-third.
Restaurant take-out packaging is made from biodegradable corn-based plastics.
A towel and linen conservation program allows guests to choose if they want their linens and towels changed each day. This program saves over 500,000 gallons of water each year.
Green Earth dry cleaning machine replaces petroleum based solvents with silicone, made from silica or sand.
Landscaping practices Integrated Pest Management choosing biological controls over chemicals whenever possible.
Waste cooking oil is collected and processed into bio-diesel fuel.
Air-conditioning is controlled on an Energy Management System reducing consumption.
Variable speed drives to control pumps and fans reduce approximately 250,000 kWh.

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The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa's ENRICH program provides the opportunity to enrich your program by providing your attendees the chance to learn something new while giving back to our island community in meaningful ways. We have partnered with a number of diverse organizations that provide unique volunteer experiences.


National Tropical Botanical Garden
The National Tropical Botanical Garden seeks to preserve plant diversity and stem the tide of extinction. Through exploration, propagation, research, education and habitat restoration, NTBG's gardens and preserves provide safe havens for species that might otherwise disappear forever.

Put your skills and experience to work by assisting with general gardening, propagation, special event assistance, arts and crafts, or other tasks and contribute to enriching life by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge.

Hui o Laka
Kokua Koke'e is an innovative stewardship program that involves the community and visitors in a unique "forest gardening" program. Sponsored by Hui o Laka, this culturally based volunteer program provides the opportunity for hands-on forest restoration work. This approach is appropriate for all ages and activity levels. Volunteers are provided with the tools and training needed to restore areas impacted by overuse or invasive species.

Not only will you have a great day in the woods and learn a lot, you'll have the satisfaction improving places for people to enjoy.


Kauai Humane Society
The Kauai Humane Society is dedicated to ensuring compassionate care for all Kauai's animals and promoting the connection between people and pets. Established in 1952 KHS receives no funding from national animal groups or federal and state government.

Whether you want to be a cat or dog cuddler and give them much needed attention or you want to delve deeper into the work of the Humane Society, you may choose your work. Volunteers meet with staff at 9:00am or 1:00pm for a quick orientation and then off you go to have fun and do good work for Kauai's animals.

Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches through conservation, activism, research and education. Volunteers and chapter members, power everything Surfrider does.

Beach clean-ups are scheduled monthly around the island.

All ages and abilities are welcome. All volunteers will be given clear direction, the proper tools and equipment as needed, and an educational work environment.

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POIPU, KAUA`I, HI - May 13, 2008 - Anara Spa at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa was recently chosen by readers of Cond Nast Traveler as offering the best treatments in North America and the Caribbean. More than 4,000 Cond Nast Traveler readers rated over 1,000 spas they had visited in the past three years. Resort spas were rated on location, treatments, service, rooms, cuisine and facilities. These spa-savvy readers selected Anara Spa's lavish signature treatments for top honors. Drawing on the balance and wisdom of nature, Anara's treatments weave traditional Hawaiian healing customs with healing plant essences from the island.

The Kauai Clay Ritual features wild-crafted ingredients from the lush rainforests of Kauai to nourish and purify. Soles soften with a Hawaiian salt footbath. Next, a cleansing scrub of native awa and warm coconut oil is rubbed into the body with warm stones delivering a deep state of calm. A mineral-rich Kauai clay mask then delivers nutrients and removes impurities. After a rinse in a private outdoor lava rock shower, a luxurious massage with a rich cream made of rainforest botanicals captures nature's magical essence of Kauai.

The healing powers of noni as an antioxidant with skin toning and immune boosting powers have been revered for generations. Immerse in a luxurious Majestic Noni body treatment beginning with a soothing footbath followed by a body polish of macadamia and noni infused sea salts. Rinse in a lava rock shower before a sensory herbal wrap of Hawaiian botanicals envelops the body, relaxing muscles and preparing the skin for a nourishing mask of noni and aloe vera. Complete the journey with a massage of rich kukui nut oil leaving skin soft, supple and blissfully renewed.

A profound Traditional Healing treatment frees the mind, eases the body's tension, and lightens the spirit. Beginning with the ha, or breath, and a traditional saltwater cleanse, a rhythmic lomilomi massage with organic Hawaiian oils follows, inducing a deep state of relaxation. Hot stones wrapped in purifying ti leaves then deliver warmth, releasing tension. The finishing note is a volcanic pumice foot treatment and warm coconut oil scalp massage to bring about a state of deep bliss.

Tropical delights abound in the Organic Lilikoi Lemongrass treatment. This luxuriously hydrating escape is inspired by luscious lilikoi (passionfruit). Beginning with a coconut foot bath and a deluxe scalp massage with a deep conditioning avocado-coconut cream hair mask, the body is then polished to perfection with Kauai salts infused with organic lilikoi and lemongrass. After a rinse in a lava rock shower, a luscious massage of rich mango butter relaxes muscles while drenching the body in moisture.

With the completion of its long awaited garden spa expansion and overall spa renovation award-winning Anara Spa is the largest spa on Kauai and second largest in the state. Drawing on the soothing and healing properties of nature, Anara seeks to reconnect each guest with the restorative powers of nature.
The multi-million dollar expansion and renovation, completed in 2007, added five elegant open-air hale (thatched roof bungalows) appointed with teak and quartz, each hale features its own exclusive lava rock shower and mist grotto. Two hale are designed specifically for couples treatments. An open-air Vichy treatment room for soothing hydrotherapy was also added along with two lava rock botanical baths. Existing treatment rooms, each opening to their own private garden, were completely renovated adding native koa wood cabinetry. The well-appointed fitness center, open 24/7, was expanded to 900 square feet allowing for additional cardio and strength equipment.

POIPU, KAUAI, HI - October 1, 2008 - Celebrating completion of their new photovoltaic solar panel system, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has taken a bold step to conserve resources and increase energy independence. Seeking a bright solar powered future, the resort partnered with SunPower Corporation, manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, panels and systems, to install the 18,500 square-foot, 280-kilowatt system over the employee parking lot, providing shaded parking as well as clean, renewable solar power for the resort.

Hosting contractors who worked on the project, county leaders and community members, the Grand Hyatt held a dedication for the structure last Friday with spokespeople from Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, SunPower Corporation and the resort's owners, Kawailoa Development, addressing the attendees. Doug Sears, general manager of the Grand Hyatt Kauai exclaimed, "We are thrilled to be moving forward in our efforts to conserve resources. The resort has instituted many successful energy saving programs over the past 18 years reducing our electrical usage by over 1.5 million kWh annually, this solar project takes us to the next level of resource conservation and environmental responsibility." The output from the system will reduce CO2 emissions by over 230,000 tons, further lessening oil dependence by at least 7,000 barrels annually. KIUC's President and CEO, Randy Hee, commended the Grand Hyatt for their continued leadership in stewarding environmental conservation without sacrificing the island's rural nature and aesthetic beauty. Jun Fukada, general manager of Kawailoa Development, owners of the Grand Hyatt Kauai, stated, "The new solar system represents our commitment to the environment. We hope this project will help inspire other business leaders also."

The resort is strongly committed to shrinking its environmental footprint by reducing, reusing and recycling. Some of the steps the resort has taken include:
A recycling program which diverts over 13 tons per month from the island's landfill. With extensive back-of-house recycling for over 10 years, the resort also has recycling bins located in high traffic areas for guests around the property.
A heat-to-energy conversion system that uses heat produced by the air-conditioning to heat water for guestrooms, laundry, and pools, conserves 205,000 kWh/year.
Timers and variable speed drives on fans and water pumps reduce energy usage.
Integrated Pest Management is practiced in landscaping, choosing biological controls over chemicals whenever possible.
Reducing the use of harmful chemicals in dry cleaning, a Green Earth dry cleaning machine replaces petroleum-based solvents with gentle silicone, made from silica or sand.
Take-out food containers and utensils are made from corn-based plastic. Plastic cups in the pool and spa area have been replaced with acrylic cups to reduce waste.
The nearly standard hotel conservation programs are also in place including replacing all lights with CFL's or LED's which saves over 800,000 kWh/year, light timers and sensors are installed in many areas, air-conditioning is controlled by an energy management system, low-flow shower heads and toilets, and sink aerators reduce water consumption by 40-50%, and allowing guests to choose if they want their towels and linens laundered saves over 500,000 gallons of water each year.
The resort is working with other major hotels on Kauai to establish in-room recycling programs (currently at the Hyatt it is sorted after being removed from the guestroom). Rattan recycling bins should be in place, in-room, at most Kauai island resorts by 2009, a broad-ranging move unprecedented in most destinations.

June 9, 2008 - THE GRAND HYATT KAUAI Resort & Spa is installing an 18,500 square-foot, 280-kilowatt photovoltaic system at the 602-room hotel that's expected to generate 438,000-kilowatt hours of power annually. The system will be powerful enough to reduce the hotel's carbon dioxide emissions by more than 237,000 tons. The amount of electricity generated by the system is equivalent to what's needed to power 300 homes. Solar manufacturer SunPower Corp. is designing and installing the system, which will be completed in July.