The deadline for feedback to be considered in the upcoming funding recommendations is Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii time. The website will remain open afterward, although later submissions will be considered for future Green Fee cycles. BOH readers reported that water…
More than three-quarters of those surveyed were either born in Hawaii or had lived here for at least 20 years, giving the findings substantial grounding in long-term resident experience. Across all respondents, 93% agreed that visitors need education about protecting Hawaii’s natural…
There's one thing that's soaring in Hawaiʻi, and it isn't tourists — it's the cost of their plane tickets. With rising airfares and hotel costs, the standard vacation to Hawaiʻi is taking a hit, with visitors spending less and less time…
Fall used to be the season travelers counted on for a break, the period when crowds thinned and hotel rates followed. This year, that deal is harder to find in the destinations some people want to visit, with lodging in…
As Halia Private Tours approaches its 10th anniversary, we’re launching “10 Trees for 10 Years,” an initiative supporting native tree planting at Waimea Valley. Honolulu, HI - October 28, 2026 - Our company’s story began in January 2017. Since then, we’ve invited guests to pair their Oahu tours…
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hawaii's bread-and-butter industry is tourism -- the main source of income for many local families -- but fewer residents now believe it has brought more benefits than problems. That's according to the latest resident sentiment survey by the…
Hawaii residents are growing less convinced that tourism's benefits outweigh its costs, with support for the industry's overall value falling near a record low as concerns mount over visitor disrespect for Hawaiian culture, natural resources and residents' quality of life.
Since my days as a public servant, I have traveled abroad three times a year and have flown around domestically countless times. Now that I have retired, I spend my days constantly traveling with my wife. Therefore, this time, I…
World of Hyatt members can now move points to another active account through a streamlined digital process that replaces the previous paperwork-heavy method. Th... World of Hyatt members can now move points to another active account through a streamlined digital…
World of Hyatt members gained a long-sought convenience when the program introduced digital transfers between accounts. The change replaced a manual process tha... World of Hyatt members gained a long-sought convenience when the program introduced digital transfers between accounts. The…
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