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State lawmakers hope a ban will reduce the amount of plastic going to landfills.

Eight months after the Hawaii Tourism Authority shifted the focus of its branding effort, our unscientific survey found most tourists are still unfamiliar with its message.

The state tourism authority is asking the Legislature for funding to rebrand Hawaii and attract visitors who might volunteer to plant trees, clean beaches and care for taro patches.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority is asking for $150.5 million for operations and to repair the Hawaii Convention Center roof.

Already suffering from Covid-19’s blow to tourism and the continuing shutdown of travel from Japan, small businesses in Kailua are bracing for the impact of a bill to crack down on illegal short-term rentals.

Even with relatively few guests, hotels used 8.7% of the electricity consumed on Oahu in 2020.

“Regenerative tourism” is the new buzz phrase. But what does it mean? And can it create goodwill for a beleaguered industry?

Crowds at the popular beach park fronting Lanai’s crescent-shaped Hulopoe Bay have sparked tensions between local residents and tourists.

A five-minute video on the do’s and don’ts of visiting Hawaii will play prior to landing on trans-Pacific flights.

Talk of transforming the economy ignores the reality on the ground: people rely on tourism jobs, and alternatives take a long time to develop.