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Remove Images Plugs and Slugs Christmas At The Hyatt Regency Maui by Jen Russo November 03, 2011 The Hyatt wants to make your Christmas party planning a cinch with their annual Ho'okipa Celebration. Why not have your Christmas bash on Dec. 10 at 6pm in their Grand Ballroom? You can invite your company team, family and friends and let the Hyatt do all the work. The party will be Vegas-style, with Kasino Entertainment bringing in Texas Hold'em, roulette, craps, blackjack and other casino game favorites not often seen on Maui. Attendees will cut the rug to Jimmy Mac and the Kool Kats. "Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa started this event to extend the spirit of Ho'okipa [hospitality] with all of our fellow Maui businesses," said Michael Jokovich, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa's General Manager. "When the economy went south in 2008, companies began cutting back on personalized events. Ho'okipa allows companies to continue to recognize associates during the holidays and network with others at Hyatt Regency Maui. It's our version of the island's largest holiday party." The Ho'okipa Celebration features a magnificent buffet dinner by Hyatt chefs and a cash bar. Some of the highlights will be Kalua Pork; Shoyu-glazed Teriyaki and sesame seed; and fresh island style catch with macadamia nut crust and pineapple salsa. A "take the elevator home" promotion is offering $159 rooms so you don't have to drive after all the fun. There will also be door prizes and validated parking. Tickets for the event are $85 per person or $750 for a table of 10. The Hyatt will donate a portion of the ticket proceeds to Maui County's A Keiki's Dream. For reservations or for more information, contact the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa at 808-667-4430 and ask for Ho'okipa at the Hyatt.