Hawaii lawmakers have passed a first-of-its-kind legislation that increases taxes on short-term lodging to fund environmental protection projects.

In a move to protect its natural beauty, a popular tourist destination has passed new legislation that will hike its lodging ...

On Jan. 1, 2026, Hawaiʻi will see another increase to the transient accommodations tax, raising the rate by 0.75% through legislation passed in Senate Bill 1396. The bill aims to fund disaster ...