Maui Fires Update (Aug. 25, 2023): This Week in Review with Garrett Marrero of Maui Brewing Company

Garrett Marrero joins us to dive into the aftermath of the Maui fires. We delve into the challenges the local community faces and responsible tourism's role in rebuilding. Garrett shares insights on the economic impact, the need for foresight in adversity, and the heartening image of locals and visitors uniting to reconstruct Maui."Leadership means in the face of adversity, having foresight and thinking about how your actions impact the future." - Garrett MarreroWhat we discuss with Garrett :Discussion on the changing stance towards tourism in Maui post-fires.Non-essential travel restrictions to West Maui until October 17th, but the rest of Maui remains open.Emphasis on promoting responsible tourism.Mention of economic repercussions: significant evacuations from Maui and job losses in South Maui's tourism sector.Vision of locals and visitors collaborating to rebuild Maui.Warning against taking insensitive photos in front of burned homes.Full show notes and resources can be found here: hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode97Maui Strong Resources:Hawaii Community FoundationMaui Food BackLahaina Ohana Venmo Instagram_🌴 Plan Your Hawaii Trip With BryanAbout Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.Connect on InstagramHawaii Planning Facebook GroupFree Hawaii travel tips & guides at hawaiisbesttravel.com🤝 To sponsor the show visit hawaiisbesttravel.com/partnerHawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)Talk Story (w/ permission)