Hawaii is already an expensive visitor destination. Rising hotel rates, up 29% in 2024 compared to 2019, coupled with the ...

Your business has perhaps never been more appreciated in Hawaii as the state makes a comeback from the tragic fires on Maui in 2023.

At the Travel Weekly Hawaii Leadership Forum, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau CEO Aaron Sala called Hawaii's traditional tourism model "outdated, extractive, colonial and dangerously romantic." ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- The state is searching for members to fill its advisory board for the Hawaii Tourism Authority. The Hawaii Office of Boards and Commissions announced Friday, July 11, that it ...

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau CEO Aaron Sala surprised people when he declared, "Tourism as we have known it is over" in Hawaii. Here's what I think he meant by that.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Today’s episode of “Spotlight Now” features the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Tourism officials have a preview their spring tourism update, which will be released ...

If you’re planning a Hawaii vacation soon, expect a new tax coming your way. That's because Hawaii just became the first state to impose a so-called "Green Fee" or "green tax" for tourists. The ...

Hawaiʻi is welcoming visitors, and it's more important than ever to prioritize respectful tourism.

The 2025 Travel Guide to Hawaii highlights ongoing tourism challenges, Maui’s slow recovery, and emphasizes mindful visitation.