In addition to revenue generation for tourism infrastructure, the tourist tax aims to mitigate overtourism and protect the ...

Initial designs for the proposed Atlantis in Hawaii show a sprawling, horseshoe-shaped complex with 1,000 units: 500 hotel rooms and 500 vacation-stay or condominium units. The hotel on the other ...

The most visited cities in the US attract millions of overseas travelers each year who come in droves to immerse themselves ...

These six hidden gems in Hawaii showcase the magic of the islands, offering a little peace, beauty, and adventure away from ...

It is no coincidence that many states with consistently high rates of homelessness (California and New York) or those that saw big increases this year (Hawaii ... shelters and hotel rooms across ...

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Like in most state legislatures in the United States, the Hawaii State Senate is a part-time ... The bill would also increase Hawaii’s hotel room tax from 9.25 percent to 10.25 percent through 2030.

Start your visit with a ride on the hand-cranked Saugatuck Chain Ferry, the only one of its kind left in the United States.

Travel Guide to Hawaii highlights ongoing tourism challenges, Maui’s slow recovery, and emphasizes mindful visitation.

Gov. Josh Green is floating an idea that could bring California fire victims to Hawaii to ease the pressure on resources in ...

Gov. Josh Green said Hawaii has around 25,000 hotel rooms statewide. But he said thousands of those rooms are empty and could be used to house displaced fire survivors. The Hawaii Tourism ...

STAR-ADVERTISER AND COURTESY PHOTO In 2022, former Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English, left, and then-Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen admitted accepting cash, casino chips, Las Vegas hotel rooms and dinners ...