Our story

About Lei Maui Greeting Service

Lei Maui is a small, locally owned lei greeting service at Kahului Airport (OGG), run by Reggie, who has welcomed friends and family to Maui with a traditional lei for more than 40 years. Today he shares that same personal welcome with visitors from around the world.

40+ years on Maui
Locally owned
Veteran owned
Minority owned
Authorized lei greeter at OGG

Rated 5.0 from 14 Google reviews

Reggie and Viola, both wearing lei, smiling together — Reggie and Viola.

In Reggie’s words

Why We Started Maui’s Most Personal Lei Greeting Service

My first trip to Maui, Hawaiʻi in May of 1986 was a turning point in my life. I had been working on a psychiatric unit for veterans with PTSD and was feeling burned out. The moment I arrived on Maui, I felt a deep sense of peace and relaxation. The island’s small population (67,000 at the time) and charming atmosphere were a respite from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles.

What struck me the most, however, was the kindness and generosity of the people I met. They were genuinely friendly and welcoming, without expecting anything in return. As I explored the island, I began to fall in love with its people, culture and way of life.

“It’s a small gesture, but one that brings so much joy and aloha spirit to those who experience it.”

When I returned to Los Angeles, I started making plans to move to Maui. With the help of an uncle who already lived on the island, I was able to make the transition smoothly. Over the past 40 years I’ve had the privilege of welcoming many friends and family members to Maui with a traditional lei greeting.

My goal is to share this same spirit with visitors from around the world through my lei greeting service.

ReggieOwner, Lei Maui Greeting Service

Our journey

From a First Visit to 40 Years of Aloha

May 1986
A first trip to Maui
A visit from Los Angeles, away from demanding work with veterans, and a first taste of the island’s kindness.
Soon after
A new home on the island
With the help of an uncle already living on Maui, Reggie made the move.
40 years
Welcoming friends and family
Every arriving friend and relative was met with a traditional lei and a warm welcome.
Today
Lei Maui Greeting Service
The same personal welcome for visitors at Kahului Airport, as an authorized lei greeter at OGG.

What we stand for

Personal, Not Commercial

We’re a small, family-run service. Here is what that means for your welcome.

You talk to ReggieHe calls or texts personally to confirm your greeting and tell you where we’ll be.
Lei made by handEvery lei is made with fresh flowers on the day you arrive.
We watch your flightWe track every arrival on FlightAware, so delays never leave you waiting.
Locally ownedRun from Maui by people who have called the island home for decades.
Veteran and minority ownedA small business you can feel good about supporting.
Authorized at Kahului AirportAn authorized lei greeting provider at OGG, waiting for you beside Baggage Claim.

Reviews

What Guests Say About Reggie

5.0 Average of 14 reviews on Google Read them all

Dawn Webber
Google review

Incredible costumer personalized service!! Reggie and his wife are amazing people with big hearts 💕 They greated us with a personalized sign our leis and smiles and they were beautiful!! 😍 Thanks so much!
Briana Page
Google review

…I put in our flight information and how many of us there would be and then shortly after placing the order, I received a kind phone call to confirm the details from Reggie and he explained where we would see him once we arrived. The day of our arrival, I received another text to let us know he would be waiting for us just past baggage claim.
Rebecca Walsh
Google review

We loved our lei greeting! The owner went above and beyond to greet us at 730 pm, when every other company was closed! It was a wonderful Maui welcome for our family! Thank you again!!
rashellensoul
Google review

Maui Ebony Lei Greeting was such a great choice! They were VERY personal with our family and made our girls first time to Maui an awesome experience! Their communication and response was quick, even at 1am! I highly recommend ordering from this company. The owner is the sweetest man.:)