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Catherine Toth Fox: Scheduling Visitors Won’t Protect Our Natural Treasures But Respect Will Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: Scheduling Visitors Won’t Protect Our Natural Treasures But Respect Will

Tourists aren’t the sole cause of overcrowded scenic attractions, residents need to take responsibility as well.

‘Reduce The Human Footprint At Molokini’: New Study Examines Tourism’s Impact Courtesy of Kevin Weng

‘Reduce The Human Footprint At Molokini’: New Study Examines Tourism’s Impact

Researchers took advantage of the pandemic to see how thousands of snorkelers can change an ecosystem.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority Is A Step Closer To Being Dissolved David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Hawaii Tourism Authority Is A Step Closer To Being Dissolved

Proposed legislation would create a destination management office to replace the HTA.

Hawaiian Vs. Southwest: Good News For Travelers, Bad News For The Bottom Line Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaiian Vs. Southwest: Good News For Travelers, Bad News For The Bottom Line

As travelers enjoy Southwest’s $39 interisland fares into the spring, Hawaiian Airlines holds the local market but posts net losses.

Danny De Gracia: How To Make Or Break A Visitor Fee In Hawaii Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Danny De Gracia: How To Make Or Break A Visitor Fee In Hawaii

Spend it on projects and improvements, not more staffers or administrative costs.

Studied To Death? Some Say Hawaii Doesn’t Need More Data Before Acting On Overtourism David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Studied To Death? Some Say Hawaii Doesn’t Need More Data Before Acting On Overtourism

Experts say an understanding of the tourist capacity limits for local communities in the islands would help inform policies.

Vacation Rentals Are In The Hawaii Legislature鈥檚 Crosshairs Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Vacation Rentals Are In The Hawaii Legislature鈥檚 Crosshairs

The House is again considering several proposals targeting short-term vacation rentals in Hawaii neighborhoods.

Sea Life Park Facelift Moves Ahead Alicia Lou/Civil Beat/2022

Sea Life Park Facelift Moves Ahead

State lease agreements typically contain a provision that give the state a portion of any increased revenue on a site. Some raised concerns over the arrangement.

Oahu Hotels Have Deep Pockets And Now More Local Food Is On Their Shopping Lists Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023

Oahu Hotels Have Deep Pockets And Now More Local Food Is On Their Shopping Lists

Fresh research reinforces that the majority of tourists to Hawaii will pay a premium to experience local fare. That could make food produced here more affordable for residents.

The End Of The Hawaii Tourism Authority? Lawmakers May Pull The Plug Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

The End Of The Hawaii Tourism Authority? Lawmakers May Pull The Plug

The 25-year-old agency has been under growing scrutiny in recent months.