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On Maui, a desperate plea to tourists: Please return

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Newest development Aug 30, 2023 · 2 reportsMaui businesses and officials plea for tourists to return after fires

When the deadly wildfires ignited on Maui, tourists were turned away. Three weeks later, business owners are eager for them visit — responsibly.

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    On Maui, a desperate plea to tourists: Please return

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    Maui businesses and officials plea for tourists to return after fires

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Hawaii calls for tourists to visit Maui as unemployment claims surge after deadly wildfires (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    West Maui is off limits to visitors due to the wildfires but rest of the island is open for business, Hawaii state officials said.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    'Visit, spend, go home': What people in Maui want you to know if you visit (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Hawaii and Maui leaders urge tourists to act with empathy when visiting the popular island as people mourn after deadly fires. Here's what you should know.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Fearing economic disaster, Maui wants tourists to return. But feelings are complicated (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    As Maui hotel rooms sit empty after the deadly Hawaii wildfire that devastated Lahaina, some are sounding economic alarms, asking tourists to return.

  4. CBS News

    Maui struggles with "potentially catastrophic" tourism shortfall and growing economic toll after wildfires (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Officials first told tourists with plans to travel to Maui to stay away. Now, the message has changed.

  5. Wyoming Public Media

    On Maui, a desperate plea to tourists: Please return (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    When the deadly wildfires ignited on Maui, tourists were turned away. Three weeks later, business owners are eager for them visit — responsibly.

  6. NPR

    Maui businesses and officials plea for tourists to return after fires (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    When the deadly wildfires ignited on Maui, tourists were turned away. Three weeks later there are now desperate pleas for them to return and visit responsibly.

  7. CBS News

    Here's what Maui locals are saying about tourism in wake of fires (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A lot of people have been asking about travel to Maui following the devastating wildfires. Is the island off-limits? Should they cancel reservations? Do locals even want tourists? Talking to locals, it's clear Hawaii has a long road to recovery.

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