HONOLULU — Hawaii's governor signed legislation Tuesday that boosts a tax imposed on hotel room and vacation rental stays in order to raise money to address eroding shorelines, wildfires and other ...

The Department of Justice called the tax a “scheme to extort American citizens and businesses.” The Trump administration is ...

Hawaii Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye, speaks during the discussion of the bill that will increase the state's lodging tax, Friday, May 2, 2025, at the state Capitol in Honolulu. AP Photo/Mengshin Lin ...

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 ...

If Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has his way, your next vacation to the Aloha State will cost an extra $25. Lawmakers are calling for action to address the damaging environmental impact of tourism, ...

Lawmakers in Hawaii are poised to approve a $25 climate tax on tourists who visit the Aloha State in an effort to combat what they claim is an assault on the area’s natural resources. The state, which ...

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, surrounded by lawmakers and supporters, signs legislation in Honolulu on Tuesday, May 27, 2026 that raises the state's tax on hotel rooms and other short-term accommodations to ...

HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against ...

Honolulu — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against ...