Discord over the phased reopening of West Maui tourism Sunday, which marked two months since the deadly and destructive Lahaina wildfire, was expected to draw gatherings of protesters.
KAPALUA Dustin and Jesi Graves of Nashville, Tenn., were debating whether to cancel their trip to Maui after hearing about the pushback on tourism in the wa
The island’s west side has reopened to visitors two months after the devastating wildfires. But the travel industry anticipates the return of much-needed tourism to be a slow drip.
For the first time since deadly wildfires ripped through Maui, tourists are being allowed in the area leaving locals split on the need to grieve and jump-starting the economy.