Hawaii plans to jack up hotel tax to 11% in first-of-its-kind move to pay for projects to cope with climate change

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State leaders say they'll use the funds for projects like replenishing sand on eroding beaches, and removing invasive grasses like those that fueled the deadly wildfire that destroyed Lahaina two years ago.

An advocacy group, Care for Aina Now, calculated a $561 million gap between Hawaii's conservation funding needs and money spent each year.

Hawaii has long struggled to pay for the vast environmental and conservation needs of the islands, ranging from protecting coral reefs to weeding invasive plants to making sure tourists don't harass wildlife, such as Hawaiian monk seals.

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Author / Journalist: Audrey McAvoy, The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Taxes Hotels Global warming Travelers Hawaii Climate change

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Published On: 2025-04-30 @ 10:26:38 (15 hours ago)

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