The Honolulu Ethics Commission found the permitting director had only an “indirect financial interest in the hotel industry” but should still recuse himself.

Japan, which is Hawaii’s third-largest market, has eased most restrictions on travel, raising hopes a significant return of tourists may be near.

The next step is a final vote by the full Honolulu City Council.

Maui has been trying to diversify its economy for decades. But in 2019, half of all employees relied on the visitor industry.

In a 418-page report, a group outlined a dozen ways to prevent the island from being overrun with visitors.

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.