First two episodes of the new season of '1st Look Presents: Extra Mile Club' were filmed in Maui ; Series to be presented on NBC this fall NEW YORK , Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Travel Collection (GTC), the most influential community of luxury travel advisors, aims to put the spotlight back on the Hawaiian island of Maui after last year's devastating wildfires with new episodes of reality series "1 st Look Presents: Extra Mile Club," featuring top GTC luxury travel advisors. Wildfires in Maui destroyed homes, businesses and cultural sites, claiming 100 lives.
The historic town of Lahaina in West Maui suffered the most damage. Besides the tragic loss of life, many residents now face severe economic challenges, unable to support their families. According to the Maui Economic Development Board, about 70% of Maui County's revenue comes from the tourism industry.
Over the past year, the people of Maui have shown remarkable resilience and a determination to move forward with hope and optimism. They are eager to share their island's rich culture and stunning natural beauty with visitors. While some areas affected by the wildfires remain closed, much of the island, as well as other destinations in Hawaii , are open to tourism.
This is why Global Travel Collection chose to highlight the destination in the travel-themed reality series. Developed in partnership with NBCUniversal's LXTV Productions, "1 st Look: Extra Mile Club" is a reality competition show featuring top travel a.