During a Pathways to Recovery Webinar on September 8th, Hawaii Governor Josh Green announced that West Maui will be open for tourism on October 8th. The Governor cited the need for tourism jobs as an essential component of recovery.
Following the tragic wildfires in early August, the number of visitors to Maui shrank around 70%. Many airlines and hotels are offering deep discounts throughout Hawaii to encourage visitors. Maui is the second largest Hawaiian island and tourism represents a large part of their economy. Though West Maui was deeply impacted by the recent fires, the rest of the island remains safe to visit.
Governor Green’s announcement was made just one month
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