Hawaii has introduced a climate impact fee on tourists to bridge a $560 million conservation funding gap. This initiative, ...

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

Hawaii’s approach contrasts with typical tourist taxes that often fund infrastructure or marketing. Instead, the new levy ...

Hawaii Governor Green enacts 313 new laws, including climate impact fees, wildfire readiness, fireworks safety, and free ...

Planning a Hawaii trip? Watch out for these 3 unexpected fees that could inflate your vacation budget—most travelers don’t ...

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

With an average per-night room rate of $364 exclusive of taxes and fees, Hawaii is already the most expensive hotel market in the United States. The new green fee will add about $2.73 per day to ...

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 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.