US EditionMost of West Maui Will Welcome Back Visitors Next Month
- Hawaii's governor, Josh Green, has signed a new wildfire emergency proclamation allowing most of West Maui to reopen to travelers on October 8. Nonessential travel to the island's western coastline had been discouraged following devastating wildfires in Lahaina that resulted in the deaths of at least 115 people. The proclamation discontinues previous guidance that strongly discouraged travel to West Maui.
- State tourism officials first advised tourists to stay away from Maui to prioritize emergency response efforts and support those affected by the fires. However, in mid-August, they began encouraging tourists to return to other parts of Maui to aid in the region's recovery.
- The wildfire disaster led to a 70% decline in visitors arriving on Maui and a drop in hotel occupancy rates. To stimulate tourism, airlines have started offering discounts on flights to Hawaii and resorts have reduced room rates or introduced promotional offers.
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Most of West Maui will welcome back visitors next month under a new wildfire emergency proclamation
Most of West Maui will officially reopen to travelers Oct. 8 under a new wildfire emergency proclamation signed on Friday by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green. Nonessential travel to much of the island’s western coastline has been strongly discouraged since devastating wildfires killed at least 115 people in the historic town of Lahaina last month. State tourism officials initially urged travelers to stay away from Maui so residents and agencies could focu…
By proclamation West Maui will welcome back visitors next month
HONOLULU — Most of West Maui will officially reopen to travelers Oct. 8 under a new wildfire emergency proclamation signed on Friday by Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green. Nonessential travel to much of the island’s western coastline has been strongly discouraged since devastating wildfires killed at least 115 people in the historic town of Lahaina last month. State tourism officials initially urged travelers to stay away from Maui so residents and agencie…
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