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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 has passed a first-of-its-kind piece of legislation that will see a 0.75% increase to the state’s tax on tourists, specially earmarked to raise money for protection against climate change ...
Travelers to Hawaii already pay a significant room tax. With the new law, the state's existing 10.25% tax on short-term accommodations will climb to 11%.
Arrivals to Hawaii in June decreased to 857,102, a 1.8% drop from the same month last year, according to preliminary numbers ...
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.
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.