Almost
a year since the devastating wildfires, Maui tourism continues to suffer.
Vacation
rentals on the popular Hawaiian island are off almost seven percent compared to
last year and nearly
41 percent compared to 2019.
The
month of June was not kind to Maui as available units were barely half-full
according to the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. Many
homes and businesses have still not recovered from the devastating wildfires in
August of 2023. Current occupancy was 49.3 percent for June, a fall of 10.2
percentage points from last year and off 28.4 percent from 2019.
So,
not only are people not coming but the units are not readily available.
Daily room rates are making up for the lower occupancy.
The
daily room rate in June was up seven percent compared to last year, and more
than 60 percent compared to 2019. Available rental units and demand was up in
other parts of the state.
The
average daily rate for vacation rental units statewide in June was $320, up
more than five percent year-over-year and more than 57 percent compared to
2019.
Hawaii
is more and more finding
itself in the unique position of trying to recover tourism dollars, but
still be respectful to the rebuilding society.
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