Hawaii is a vacation destination visited by 10 million people a year. Its stunning beaches, national parks, rainforests, blend of East and West cultures, warm weather, and even warmer Aloha spirit ...

Honolulu at night. Occupancy improved but room rates dipped at Hawaii hotels in July, data shows. Photo Credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson Photo Hawaii hotels enjoyed a small ...

Hawai'i’s cultural renaissance began back in the 1970s, but it is only in the last three decades that we’ve seen local culture truly begin to intertwine with tourism. One could argue the starting ...

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The nonprofit Hawaii Hotel Alliance was started in February so Hawaii hotels would have an organization that advocates exclusively for them. Above, the Rainbow Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village ...

Hawaii is adding a 0.75% tax to hotel and vacation rental stays starting Jan. 1, 2026 A new 11% tax on cruise ships will begin in July 2026 Revenue, estimated at $100 million annually, will fund ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Will McGough writes about travel destinations and outdoor adventures. “Malama Hawaii is more than a promotion or campaign, it’s ...