State bill would change oversight of Hawai’i Tourism Authority | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

State bill would change oversight of Hawai’i Tourism Authority | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

State lawmakers advanced a bill by the Legislature session deadline that will significantly change the governance model for the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority for the first time since it created the agency in 1998.

Hawaiʻi Legislature Takes Historic Step Toward A Visitor ‘Green Fee’

If passed, the first-of-its-kind fee would raise millions of dollars annually to protect the state's natural resources and make it more resilient to climate change.

Hawaiʻi Legislature Takes Historic Step Toward A Visitor ‘Green Fee’ If passed, the first-of-its-kind fee would raise millions of dollars annually to protect the state’s natural resources and make it more resilient to climate change.

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/hawaii-legislature-takes-historic-step-to-approve-a-visitor-green-fee/

Hawaii Visitor Green Fee Poised For Approval After Years Of Debate

Hawaii's long-debated visitor green fee is finally poised to become law after clearing key hurdles. If enacted, the new charge will be added to hotel, vacation rental, and cruise ship stays.