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Wildfires continue to dampen Maui tourism for summer

Tourism isn’t sizzling during Hawaii’s peak summer season. The softness has been present in Hawaii’s visitor industry since the Aug. 8 Maui wildfires last year, and even in June Maui’s 22% drop in visitor arrivals and its 27% decrease in spending were dragging down the statewide tourism performance.

By George F. Lee

July 30, 2024 • Updated 12:07 a.m.

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Window shoppers outside of SoHa Living at Whalers Village on Tuesday.
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A window shopper outside of SoHa Living at Whalers Village.
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Shoppers passed carvings by Ou Lavaka at Whalers Village.
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Craftsman Ou Lavaka carved mixed Polynesian wooden statues as shoppers passed by at Whalers Village.
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Craftsman Ou Lavaka carved mixed Polynesian wooden statues as shoppers passed by at Whalers Village.
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Shoppers strolled at Whalers Village.
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Visitors and boats on the water at Kaanapali Beach on Tuesday.
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A group disembarked from a zodiac after parasailing out on the water.
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A group prepared to embark on a cruise on the Sea Maui III.
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Teri Housekeeper, left, and Riley Smith, 15, buried Ryan Smith, 14, in the sand at Kaanapali Beach on Tuesday.
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Beachgoers Jon Conway, left, and Billy Baker, both of Santa Barbara Calif., worked to erect a beach umbrella in the sand at Kaanapali Beach on Tuesday.
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Shoppers strolled at Whalers Village.
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Visitor Amanda Bettencourt had her feet rubbed by Casey Bettencourt.
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Musician and Kahu Laki Kaahumanu with visitors near Kaanapali Beach on Tuesday.
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Shoppers strolled at Whalers Village.
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Women took in the sights and the sand at Kaanapali Beach on Tuesday.
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Shoppers strolled Whalers Village.
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A couple posed for a photo near the Hula Grill.

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