West Maui cautiously reopens to tourism two months after deadly wildfires

West Maui is slowly reopening hotels and timeshares to visitors on October 8, two months after devastating wildfires.
Some Lahaina residents have opposed the reopening, citing concerns over trauma and needing more time to heal and recover.
The return of tourists is expected to start slowly, with some hotels taking a phased approach to reopening.
The governor and mayor acknowledge the difficulties but emphasize the importance of restarting West Maui's tourism-dependent economy.
Visitors are advised to be respectful and sensitive to locals affected by the wildfires that killed over 90 people.