Maui's Mayor Richard Bissen has altered West Maui's phased reopening strategy, reports Forbes.
Initially set for a three-phased reopening, Bissen announced the entire coast will welcome visitors from 01NOV, combining phases two and three.
This decision follows the success of phase one, which began on 08OCT, emphasizing the importance of employment and highlighting positive visitor-local interactions.
Despite prior concerns from locals and politicians about the reopening's timing and the housing of 7,000 displaced residents in hotels, this announcement provides clarity for pending hotel openings. Meanwhile, wildfire cleanup in Lahaina continues, potentially lasting a decade and exceeding the county's budget.
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