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Hawaii lawmakers pass bill raising state's hotel tax for visitors
A trip to Hawaii is about to get even more expensive for travelers in an attempt to preserve the islands' future. Hawaii ...
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Paying more for paradise, Hawaii raises hotel tax due to climate change
Hawaii lawmakers approved a first-of-its-kind bill on Friday that increases the state’s lodging tax to fund environmental ...
Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change
Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term ...
Hawaii pod hotel hopes to attract Japanese tourists back to Islands
The First Cabin International Hawaii hotel is in the Waikiki Business Plaza on Kalakaua Avenue in the middle of Waikiki. The ...
Hawaii lawmakers approve first-of-its-kind climate tax on hotels, cruise ships
Hawaii lawmakers on Friday passed groundbreaking legislation that will raise lodging taxes across the state to fund environmental restoration and protect communities from the growing threats of ...
Hawaii passes 'green fee' hotel tax hike to fund climate relief
Hawaii lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking bill, poised for Governor Green's approval, that increases the state's hotel ...
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Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change
HONOLULU (AP) — In a first-of-its kind move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations and earmark the ...
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Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change
People are seen on the beach and in the water in front of the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu, Nov. 15, 2020. AP Photo/Jennifer Sinco Kelleher HONOLULU — In a first-of-its kind move ...