"West Maui Reopens for Tourists, Igniting Debate on 'Overtourism' and Housing Crisis"
West Maui is set to reopen for tourism on October 8, exactly two months after devastating wildfires swept through the area. While many hotels in Ka'anapali will remain closed, the neighboring area of Kapalua will see a majority of its hotels open. Some businesses have already reopened and are seeing a boost in business from local residents. The phased reopening plans have been met with mixed reactions, with some petitioning for a delay out of respect for those who lost their homes. The governor expects hotel occupancy to be low despite the reopening.