Some tourists are referring to the new levy as a “surf tax” due to the prominence of budget-conscious surfers on Hawaii’s ...

Though general tourist taxes aren't new, Hawaii is the first U.S. state to create a tax to address the rapid impact of climate change and mitigate the impact tourism can have on the environment.

Hawaii just unveiled a 'green fee,' the first tourism tax of its kind to offset climate change costs two years after the ...

A series of new climate-focused tourism fees could be the key to preserving some of the world's most beloved – and vulnerable ...

As if travel wasn't expensive enough, Canadians heading to Hawaii will soon have to shell out just a little bit more on their ...

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed Act 96 into law Tuesday, effectively approving a tax — also known as the “Green Fee” — which is the first of its kind in the nation.

Seth Colby will oversee data collection and analysis of Hawaii’s economy, including tourism, labor, energy and demographics.

Hawaii is adding a 0.75% tax to hotel and vacation rental stays starting Jan. 1, 2026 A new 11% tax on cruise ships will begin in July 2026 Revenue, estimated at $100 million annually, will fund ...

What will next year’s Hawaii tourist tax scam be? Perhaps a tax to drive on the roads, since the tourists wear out the pavement and bridges. Residents would, of course, be exempt.

Starting January 1, 2026, the Aloha State’s 10 million annual visitors will face a slightly higher price tag: a new “green fee,” raising Hawaii’s tourism tax from 10.25 percent to 11 ...

The bill goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. But it's already adding to a conversation about sustainable tourism management that's spreading across the U.S. and around the world.