In the week since devastating wildfires tore through parts of Hawaii, destroying the historic West Maui town of Lahaina, more information has emerged about the near-term effects of the fires on tourism.
Starting later this month, an electric, self-driving shuttle will whisk passengers around a 1-mile (1.6 km) loop in the downtown area for no charge.
Maui depends on tourism. Eighty percent of its wealth is derived from that sector, according to its development board.
The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) will join the Advisory Group for Carib$ to further explore the development of Carib$ to facilitate financial transactions amongst businesses in CARICOM states.
Boeing is committing $500,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Hawaii following deadly wildfires that have devastated Maui communities.
As the rescue and recovery effort continues in the aftermath of wildfires that swept portions of the island of Maui, the local tourism board and airlines are asking travelers to reconsider their travel to the island.