As tourism returns to West Maui, locals want visitors to remember to give and not just take. Here’s how to be a better tourist when you’re there.
Beachgoers enjoy the sea on a near empty beach in Napili, Hawaii, on Oct. 9, the day after the tourism reopening in West Maui. Shortly before an American Airlines flight landed at Kahului Airport, a video appeared on the seat-back screens. In the short film, passengers learned about “kuleana,” the Hawaiian word for “responsibility.”
The phased reopening of West Maui, which started on Oct. 8, has ushered in a new era of tourism, so these instructions may be more important than ever.“We want you to leave the place better than you found it,” said Mufi Hannemann, president and chief executive of the, which must remain in the state, you can take these best practices home with you and even carry them on future travels.As we learned during the coronavirus pandemic, you don’t know what hardships someone may be experiencing.
Though wildfires destroyed Lahaina’s historic district, the island is home to many other historical and cultural attractions, such as thehosts some of the island’s biggest events, such as the Maui Ukulele Festival, the Hawaii International Film Festival and the Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, which combines two tenets of regenerative tourism — a cultural deep dive centered on local products.has resumed its free classes in ukulele, coconut-frond weaving and hula dancing.
“We do 90 minutes of work and have lunch and talk story,” said “Ekolu” Lindsey III, the organization’s president. “I will walk people around and introduce them to whatever they’re interested in.”rescued so many animals from Lahaina’s burn site that it had to open a second facility. At its main center in Puunene, volunteers can comfort cats recovering from singed whiskers and burned paws. The nonprofit suspended its Beach Buddies program but is still running Dog on Demand, a similar experience.
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