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Hawaii's 'overtourism' becomes growing debate as West Maui reopens for visitors

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West Maui began reopening Sunday to visitors just two months after a wildfire devastated the town of Lahaina.

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  1. CNN

    'Our grief is still too fresh': Lahaina residents petition to delay reopening West Maui to tourists after devastating fires (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Residents in Lahaina are petitioning Hawaii Gov. Josh Green to delay reopening West Maui to tourists this weekend, saying the community is still grieving and needs more time to heal after the devastating wildfires that left 97 dead.

  2. ABC 7 New York

    Hawaii's 'overtourism' becomes growing debate as West Maui reopens for visitors (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    West Maui began reopening Sunday to visitors just two months after a wildfire devastated the town of Lahaina.

  3. New York Times

    West Maui Is Reopening. Here’s What Travelers Should Know. (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The island’s west side has reopened to visitors two months after the devastating wildfires. But the travel industry anticipates the return of much-needed tourism to be a slow drip.

  4. KTVU San Francisco

    Part of West Maui to reopen soon (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Portions of West Maui are set to reopen Sunday, two months after a deadly fire nearly destroyed the historic town of Lahaina.

  5. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Reactions to tourism reopening are mixed in West Maui (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    KAHANA, Maui >> The official restart of tourism today in the northernmost section of West Maui is in for a mixed reception of open arms and crossed arms from the community, two months after a deadly wildfire burned down most of Lahaina.

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