Some tourists are referring to the new levy as a “surf tax” due to the prominence of budget-conscious surfers on Hawaii’s legendary breaks. But the overwhelming consensus is that neither tourists nor ...

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 ...

Why It Matters Known for its beautiful beaches and tropical climate, Hawaii has long been a popular tourist destination, and increasing numbers of Americans have visited the state since 2014. In ...

Hawaii's first-in-the-nation climate change tourist tax expected to generate nearly $100M annually By AUDREY McAVOY, AP Thursday, May 29, 2025 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.