Today, we dive deep into the West Maui reopening debate! We explore the delicate balance between tourism and the Lahaina community's healing after the tragic fires. This episode uncovers the phased reopening strategy, local grassroots movements, and the importance of traveling with Aloha in Hawaii.What we discuss in this episode:West Maui's phased reopeningLocal concerns about the reopening timelineLahaina Strong's grassroots movement and their demandsThe structured three-phase reopening approachEconomic implications of reopening for Maui's tourism industryTraveling responsibly and with aloha to MauiThe resources mentioned in this episode are:Hawaii's Best WebsiteHawaii's Best InstagramEpisode 108: TravelAge WestEpisode 106: Tutu's PantryEpisode 105: Ululani's Shave IceEpisode 103: Patrick Parker? Full show notes and resources can be found here.Support the showSelf-Guided Island ToursKauaiOahuMauiHawaii Island (Big Island)Support the Show Support the Podcast Buy me a coffee Travel with Aloha Pono Pledge Traveling to Hawaii Responsibly Connect Send us your Hawaii questions Instagram Facebook Travel Group Music, Ukulele and Chill, by Coby G (used with permission)Music, Aloha Friday, by Clay D (used with permission) ...