LOS ANGELES (KABC) — It’s been 14 months since a wildfire brought sheer devastation to Maui, and leaders from the Hawaiian Islands are thankful for the unwavering support of the Los Angeles Rams in helping them recover and boost tourism.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green led a group of dignitaries Sunday during a visit to SoFi Stadium for the Rams’ home opener in an effort to regenerate tourism, especially among Southern Californians, who in the past have made up 80% of visitors to the islands.
“The main purpose of this trip was to say, ‘Thank you,'” Green told Eyewitness News. “Thank you to the people of California for supporting us in Maui and now to set up a relationship between the Rams and Hawaii, formally, going forward.”
The Rams and the Hawaiian islands have had quite the love affair over the years.
“Our experience giving back to Maui after the fires is a natural extension …