Tourists should skip Kauai for now as it recovers from Hurricane Lowell, officials say
Officials say Kauai’s tourism economy needs time to recover as thousands remain without power and some resorts stay closed.
- Tourism officials are urging visitors to steer clear of Kauai as the island recovers from Hurricane Lowell, with retired tourism executive Mufi Hannemann warning that "unless you are going there to provide that kind of relief or assistance... this is not the time to visit."
- Hurricane Lowell's powerful storm surge buckled and washed away roads, knocked down home walls, and flooded resorts across Kauai early this week, leaving the island without power and claiming two deaths.
- On Wednesday, The Musubi Truck served nearly 600 free meals; co-owner Kelly Kakalia said, "Our island needs time to rest and rebuild and make sure locals have power and water before welcoming back tourists."
- Thousands remain without power while extensive lines back up at Lihue Airport as people attempt to leave. Caroline Anderson, interim CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, urged visitors to "adjust your itinerary" rather than cancel entirely.
- Seeking federal assistance, Democratic Gov. Josh Green asked President Donald Trump on Wednesday to issue a major disaster declaration to expedite help for Kauai and Maui counties during the recovery effort.
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Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii's most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work to recover from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state. Intense wind and surging waves from Hurricane Lowell damaged oceanfront resorts, ripped apart roads [...]
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Tourists should skip Kauai for now as it recovers from Hurricane Lowell, officials say – WTOP News
Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii’s most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work to recover from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state. Intense wind and surging waves from Hurricane Lowell damaged oceanfront resorts, ripped apart roads and knocked out power early this week on Kauai, known...
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