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Hawaii Increases Hotel Tax to Fund Climate Resilience

5/2/2025

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Hawaii lawmakers are set to raise the hotel tax by 0.75%, a move expected to generate around $100 million each year for vital climate resilience projects. This initiative, backed by Governor Josh Green, seeks to ensure that visitors play a role in safeguarding the islands' stunning natural beauty, especially in the wake of the devastating Maui wildfires.

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Hawaii lawmakers are set to raise the hotel tax by 0.75%, a move expected to generate around $100 million each year for vital climate resilience projects. This initiative, backed by Governor Josh Green, seeks to ensure that visitors play a role in safeguarding the islands' stunning natural beauty, especially in the wake of the devastating Maui wildfires.