The islands of Hawai'i are known for beautiful weather, stunning views and amazing local culture, which is why it’s also no surprise that Hawai'i is one of the most visited destinations in the U.S. over 9 million people traveled to the islands in 2022. But when wildfires began to sweep the island of Maui in August 2023, the island life and aloha spirit many visitors come searching for was instead replaced by fear and heartbreak.
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"As it is, thousands remain in hotels in the Kaanapali resorts about 4 miles north of burned out Lahaina, and while the state government is promising they won’t be cast out of these rooms once tourists return, the questions many are asking is, 'Where will we go?' ” writes Don Miller. "West Maui resorts (with more than 10,000 hotel rooms) contribute more than half the tourism revenue for the island."
Mayor Richard Bissen and members of his Lahaina Advisory Team have shaped a phased approach to the reopening of West Maui to visitors following an announcement by Gov. Josh Green that West Maui will reopen on Oct. 8, 2023.
Festivals of Aloha this week unveiled a two-month calendar of enchanting events spanning the picturesque landscapes of Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i, Wailea an