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

The Aloha State just unveiled the first tourism tax of its kind to offset climate change costs.

Hawaii’s approach contrasts with typical tourist taxes that often fund infrastructure or marketing. Instead, the new levy places sustainability at the center of travel economics, part of a growing ...

As Hawaii nears the second anniversary of the devastating Maui wildfires, it’s rolling out an unprecedented measure to offset climate change costs—and it’s targeting tourists’ wallets. Starting ...

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.

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

Another month, another new tourist tax or fee being implemented. It seems to be quite the theme in the travel industry over the last year. We’ve seen places like Hawaii, Norway, Bali, Aruba, Greece, ...

HONOLULU (KHON) – Beginning next year, visitors to Hawaii will be subject to a “climate impact fee” which aims to generate funds for mitigating future environmental challenges the state ...