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There's an important Hawaiian phrase that all travelers should get familiar with, and it isn't aloha. It's malama. In ...
In 2025, Hawaii’s Big Island is changing the way we travel as eco tours, community programs, and green policies lead the ...
An extended reality (XR) bus tour kicked off this week allowing participants to see an erupting volcano and Hawaii’s coral ...
“Sustainable tourism is essential for the future of our state,” said the Governor of Hawaii, Josh Green. Yesterday he put his pen where his mouth is and signed a bill making it the law.
The eco-friendly buzzwords used to be responsible travel, then sustainable travel. Now, it's regenerative travel. Panelists at Newsweek's New Destinations travel summit in London last week debated ...
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Tourism officials briefed lawmakers Wednesday on the management and marketing of Hawaii’s largest industry, focusing on sustainability and cultural preservation.
Leaders in state's tourism industry are gathering for the start of the Hawaii Tourism Conference with a greater focus on sustainable, regenerative tourism. By Casey Lund ...
The Hawaii Legislature has passed SB1396, a measure meant to mitigate the effects of climate change by increasing the state's portion of the TAT from 10.25% to 11%, effective January 2026.
New laws address tourism and the environment – Hawaii News | West Hawaii Today. Wednesday, June 11, 2025. ... It is not sustainable if we’re not thoughtful about it,” Green said.
At the recent Newsweek New Destinations travel summit, held in London, Dr. Aaron Salā, CEO of the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau, spoke about his desire for authentic and sustainable ...