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 ...

HONOLULU (AP) — A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Hawaii imposing a tourist tax to deal with consequences of climate change seeks to stop officials from enforcing the new law on cruise ...

A trip to Hawaii is about to get even more expensive for travelers in an attempt to preserve the islands’ future. “Our residents and communities deserve to be protected,” state Rep. Adrian K. Tam said ...

Hawaii is poised to pass a tax hike on hotel stays to fund climate resilience and environmental protection. Backed by strong Democratic support, the bill would increase the state’s daily room tax by 0 ...

The first-of-its kind legislation will raise money for environmental projects. Hawaii has passed legislation to increase taxes for people staying at hotels to help the islands cope with the increasing ...

Cruises to Hawaii are about to get more expensive than ever, but not because cruise lines are increasing their prices. Earlier this year, Hawaii passed new legislation to extend the state’s Transient ...

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 expects to ...

Two Hawaii County Council members have proposed a measure that would give longtime kupuna farmers a break on property tax ...

Hawaii has passed legislation to increase taxes for people staying at hotels to help the islands cope with the increasing pressures from climate change. The bill, SB1396, adds a 0.75% levy to existing ...