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The Aug. 8 wildfire killed 101 people and destroyed housing for 6,200 families, amplifying Maui’s already acute housing shortage and laying bare the enormous presence of vacation rentals in Lahaina.
MAUI, Hawaii – Instead of just laying on the beach or by the pool during my vacation to Maui, I was standing barefoot in the mud after my sandals slid from my feet, dirt was lodged under my ...
Planning a Vacation to Maui in October? Maui is a beautiful place to visit in October. There are all kinds of activities that you can take part in while on your gorgeous Hawaii vacation.
On Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island, forgoing a rental car isn't as clear-cut. "I think that on the outer islands, people still have to have a car to totally enjoy themselves because it’s so much ...
Moored in the Pacific more than 2,400 miles from the mainland, Hawaii and its raw beauty have tempted U.S. travelers for decades. We often ponder “getting away from it all.” Perhaps never more ...
Hawaii economist Paul Brewbaker calculates that changing the rules for the affected units, which account for one-third of Maui's visitor accommodations, would result in 33% fewer tourists and cost ...
A key Maui County Council committee will hear testimony today on Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposal to convert less than half of Maui’s short-term vacation rentals into long-term housing for local ...
Papakea Resort is seen on June 24, in Lahaina, Hawaii. The mayor of Maui County in Hawaii wants to force owners of vacation properties to rent the units long-term to people who live on Maui to ...
The Maui News KAHULUI – Vacation rentals across Hawaii reported increases in supply, average daily rate (ADR) and demand, with a lower occupancy rate in April 2024 when compared to April 2023.
With the exception of Maui, every major county saw increases in the nightly availability of short-term rentals in October, led by a 35.6% gain on Hawaii island and 33.5% increase on Kauai.
The vacation rental bill is only one of the measures Hawaii lawmakers introduced in the legislative session to support recovery on Maui following the fires. Senate Bill 2085 , approved with unanimous ...