Courtesy of Jane Howard
Who Climbs Koko Crater? An Avid Hiker Wants To Find Out
A University of Hawaii public policy professor conducted a private study that he hopes will help city officials better manage one of Oahu’s most popular — and overrun — hiking trails.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
How ‘Green Fees’ Might Offset The Hidden Costs Of Tourism In Hawaii
A growing number of tourism hot spots, ranging from Mallorca to Bhutan to New Zealand, are imposing new taxes and fees on visitors.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Find The Money Now To Fix Diamond Head’s Lookout
Let’s not wait until somebody is injured or dies at the crumbling summit structure. Are you listening, HTA?
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Economists: Airbnb Crackdown Will Likely Cause Big Drop In Oahu Tourism
The expected decline could cost the island more than $30 million per month in direct spending, based on state tourism data.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaiian Airlines Stock Slumping Amid Fears Of Competition
Southwest is bringing lower fares to Hawaii and new restrictions on Airbnbs are also creating uncertainty about future traffic.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Case Looks To Set More Stringent Safety, Noise Standards For Tour Flights
Legislation introduced Wednesday would provide some state and local control over helicopter and skydiving flights instead of just the FAA.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Air Travel’s Carbon Footprint Takes A Big Environmental Toll In Hawaii
Carbon emissions from planes are only now starting to get some of the attention as other troubling side effects caused by soaring numbers of tourists.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Tourism’s Tipping Point Should Be A Turning Point For Hawaii
We can’t stop tourists from flying here, but we can control where they stay and what they do.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Tourists Scramble As Oahu Vacation Rentals Disappear Under New Law
Amid mass Airbnb cancellations, one local bride said two of her bridesmaids can no longer attend her wedding.
Short-Term Rental Owners Consider Options: Lease, Sell Or Leave It Vacant?
Early indications suggest the legislation is working as intended to limit tourists in residential areas and make units available to residents.