MAUI INVITATIONAL TICKETS

[Shooter McGavin]

https://www.npr.org/2023/08/16/1194115167/maui-county-tells-tourists-to-come-back-just-stay-out-of-the-burn-zone

Seems about right.  Once an initial tragedy happens, no matter what it is, the economic reality takes over and people have to get realistic about their immediate and long term economic futures.

[rocky_warrior]

I should ban many of you for cause.  I've cleaned it up this times.  If the usual suspects keep it up...well...

[MUDPT]

US senator from Hawaii

https://twitter.com/brianschatz/status/1694781570425479223



Brian Schatz
@brianschatz
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2h
Maui update. South Maui resorts (Lahaina is West Maui) NEED visitors. Furloughs and layoffs starting because people think the whole island is closed. It is not. If you are planning a trip to Wailea or Kihei, don't cancel. If you want to come to Hawaii pls consider South Maui.

[79Warrior]

US senator from Hawaii

https://twitter.com/brianschatz/status/1694781570425479223



Brian Schatz
@brianschatz
·
2h
Maui update. South Maui resorts (Lahaina is West Maui) NEED visitors. Furloughs and layoffs starting because people think the whole island is closed. It is not. If you are planning a trip to Wailea or Kihei, don't cancel. If you want to come to Hawaii pls consider South Maui.

Exactly. They need visitors.

[Jay Bee]

Exactly. They need visitors.

Does nothing for a tourney in Lahaina.

[Jay Bee]

West Maui closed to visitors to oct 17 — for now.

Let's figure out an alternate site soon

[The Equalizer]

West Maui closed to visitors to oct 17 — for now.

Let's figure out an alternate site soon

What about the War Memorial gym in Wailuki.  Home of the first two Maui Classics in the 1980's and the women's tournament as recently as 2017.  Keeps the tourism money in Maui, but moves the center of attention to the complete other side of the isle.

[The Equalizer]

What about the War Memorial gym in Wailuki?  Home of the first two Maui Classics in the 1980's and the women's tournament as recently as 2017.  Keeps the tourism money in Maui, but moves the center of attention to the complete other side of the isle.

[pbiflyer]

What about the War Memorial gym in Wailuki?  Home of the first two Maui Classics in the 1980's and the women's tournament as recently as 2017.  Keeps the tourism money in Maui, but moves the center of attention to the complete other side of the isle.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7DpMwDgxC-I&pp=ygUZb3ZlcnJ1bGVkIG15IGNvdXNpbiB2aW5ueQ%3D%3D

[#UnleashSean]

What about the War Memorial gym in Wailuki?  Home of the first two Maui Classics in the 1980's and the women's tournament as recently as 2017.  Keeps the tourism money in Maui, but moves the center of attention to the complete other side of the isle.

Put it in the 20,000 strong football field. Let's have some fun.

[Hards Alumni]

West Maui closed to visitors to oct 17 — for now.

Let's figure out an alternate site soon

Aircraft carrier in Pearl Harbor?

[79Warrior]

Does nothing for a tourney in Lahaina.

How do you know? No one has any idea what they are thinking.

[Jay Bee]

How do you know? No one has any idea what they are thinking.

Because I'm not an imbecile.

[MuggsyB]

Aircraft carrier in Pearl Harbor?

That would be awesome. 

[muwarrior69]

Aircraft carrier in Pearl Harbor?

November is the start of winter in Hawaii and the beginning of the archipelago's rainy season. During November, the average rainfall in Hawaii is around four to five inches—the third rainiest month after December and January.

[Coleman]

Aircraft carrier in Pearl Harbor?

USS Arizona?

[war1980rior]

USS Arizona?

A definite no.  Not only underwater, but a very sacred location.

[Hards Alumni]

USS Arizona?

WE GOT ONE BOYS

[StillAWarrior]

A definite no.  Not only underwater, but a very sacred location.

Also, not an aircraft carrier, but that's a minor point compared to the ones you raised.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Also, not an aircraft carrier, but that's a minor point compared to the ones you raised.

Screw the Arizona, let's play on the tomb of the unknown soldier.   

[Coleman]

Screw the Arizona, let's play on the tomb of the unknown soldier.

Finally, someone willing to think big

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Finally, someone willing to think big

I wanted to be an event planner for about a week during my junior year.  It's in the blood, I guess.

[GoFastAndWin]

I know Vegas seems a no-brainer as far as possible tournament relocation to the mainland. However, what about Reno? University of Nevada-Reno has a nice mid-size arena, and you have the proximity to the area affected a couple years ago by the Camp fire. It could help turn out locals as well, if there were a 50/50 split of 100 percent of the proceeds between charities helping families struggling from both wildfires. Also, the tournament's place on the calendar usually coincides with the opening of nearby Lake Tahoe ski resorts like Heavenly and NorthStar. There could be cross-marketing tie-ins,  with reduced prices for lift tickets, tourney tickets, and hotels. Just a thought.

[Coleman]

Also, not an aircraft carrier, but that's a minor point compared to the ones you raised.

I am disappointed you both shot down my obviously serious suggestion

[Jay Bee]

I know Vegas seems a no-brainer as far as possible tournament relocation to the mainland. However, what about Reno? University of Nevada-Reno has a nice mid-size arena, and you have the proximity to the area affected a couple years ago by the Camp fire. It could help turn out locals as well, if there were a 50/50 split of 100 percent of the proceeds between charities helping families struggling from both wildfires. Also, the tournament's place on the calendar usually coincides with the opening of nearby Lake Tahoe ski resorts like Heavenly and NorthStar. There could be cross-marketing tie-ins,  with reduced prices for lift tickets, tourney tickets, and hotels. Just a thought.

I'm agreeable to this (subject to change if flights from MSP to Reno are outrageous)