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Articles tagged “hawaii”

Skift Meetings

West Maui Reopens: Is it Too Soon?

Hawaii Governor Josh Green reopened fire-stricken West Maui this weekend although some locals say the grieving community is not ready.

West Maui Reopens: Is it Too Soon?

Tourism

Tourists Slowly Return to Maui as West Region Is Set to Reopen

West Maui has started to reopen to tourists. That will probably do more for the rest of the island than the western region, which is still healing.

Tourists Slowly Return to Maui as West Region Is Set to Reopen

Tourism

Ask Skift: How Do Natural Disasters Impact Tourism?

Natural disasters have decimated several destinations in recent months, so how have events like earthquakes and wildfires impacted tourism industries? Ask Skift provides answers.

Ask Skift: How Do Natural Disasters Impact Tourism?

Tourism

Maui Tourism’s Path to Recovery

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Maui’s recovery, Marriott’s carbon footprint, and Spirit’s dispiriting forecast.

Maui Tourism’s Path to Recovery

Tourism

Hawaii’s Maui Tourism Faces ‘Long Recovery’ After Wildfires

Hawaii public officials want tourists back after the horrible wildfire as soon as possible, but airlines and tour operators know that it takes time for local communities to heal.

Hawaii’s Maui Tourism Faces ‘Long Recovery’ After Wildfires

News Blog

Hawaii to Reopen West Maui to Tourists in October

Hawaii will reopen most of West Maui to tourists starting on October 8, Governor Josh Green announced on Friday. Only Lahaina will remain closed to the public. Tourists will be able to visit Kā‘anapali, Nāpili, Honokōwai, and Kapalua. "Beginning October 8, all travel restrictions will end and West Maui will be open to visitors again,…

News Blog

Norwegian Cruise to Return to Maui in September

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America will resume its weekly trips to Kahului, Maui starting on September 3, the cruise company announced on Wednesday. Norwegian Cruise suspended trips to the island in early August to avoid taking up local resources dedicated toward relief and combating the wildfires in West Maui. In the aftermath of the…

Hotels

Maui Tourism Grapples with Uncertainty Amidst Wildfire Devastation

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Maui's hotel scene, hotel development in China, and Wynn's UAE casino.

Maui Tourism Grapples with Uncertainty Amidst Wildfire Devastation

Tourism

Half of Maui’s Hotel Rooms Sit Empty as Tourism Recovery Won’t Be Quick

To save local jobs and livelihoods, Hawaii and Maui tourism leaders need to figure out how to balance sensitivity while getting their public messaging straight that parts of Maui are open and can serve tourists.

Half of Maui’s Hotel Rooms Sit Empty as Tourism Recovery Won’t Be Quick

Short-Term Rentals

Vrbo Refund Reversal in Maui Was an Exception

Vrbo reversed its longstanding guest-refund policy for the wildfires in Maui – for the first time, guests would be entitled to full refunds.