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Hawaii is adding a 0.75% tax to hotel and vacation rental stays starting Jan. 1, 2026 A new 11% tax on cruise ships will begin in July 2026 Revenue, estimated at $100 million annually, will fund ...

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The new “green fee” aims to fund climate resiliency efforts, but it could make your island stay more expensive.