David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Studied To Death? Some Say Hawaii Doesn’t Need More Data Before Acting On Overtourism
Experts say an understanding of the tourist capacity limits for local communities in the islands would help inform policies.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Vacation Rentals Are In The Hawaii Legislature’s Crosshairs
The House is again considering several proposals targeting short-term vacation rentals in Hawaii neighborhoods.
Alicia Lou/Civil Beat/2022
Sea Life Park Facelift Moves Ahead
State lease agreements typically contain a provision that give the state a portion of any increased revenue on a site. Some raised concerns over the arrangement.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023
Oahu Hotels Have Deep Pockets And Now More Local Food Is On Their Shopping Lists
Fresh research reinforces that the majority of tourists to Hawaii will pay a premium to experience local fare. That could make food produced here more affordable for residents.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
The End Of The Hawaii Tourism Authority? Lawmakers May Pull The Plug
The 25-year-old agency has been under growing scrutiny in recent months.
Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2022
Big Island Attempts To Curb Short-Term Rentals
Two County Council members say their proposed legislation is aimed at helping to ease Hawaii island’s housing crisis for residents.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
UHERO: Hawaii May Escape A Recession
But the weakened yen has slowed down the return visitors from Japan.
Screenshot/2022
Hawaii Tourism Marketing Chief Hopes For New Mainland Contract By March
The state Senate Ways and Means Committee grilled tourism officials about a major tourism marketing contract that has been mired in the procurement process for more than a year.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Tourism Authority Hits Restart On US Marketing Contract
The decision comes as the state agency faces legal challenges to previous decisions.
NTSB/2022
Hawaii Island Crash Prompts Call For ‘Immediate’ Inspections Of Helicopter Model
The tail boom separated from the fuselage during that tour crash. Missing bolts that attach those parts have investigators concerned.