Hawaii's new tourist 'Green Fee' to fund climate fight
Hawaii introduces a pioneering 0.75% tourist tax to raise $100m yearly for climate resilience projects, including beach restoration and wildfire prevention. Discover the details.
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Hawaii's new tourist tax to fight climate change
Hawaii introduces a pioneering 'Green Fee' on tourist lodgings to fund climate resilience projects. The tax aims to raise $100m annually. Read more on this landmark policy.
Hawaii cracks down on illegal fireworks after fatal blast
Hawaii authorities implement tough new laws to curb illegal fireworks following a New Year's Eve explosion that killed six. Will the crackdown work?
Hawaii's Big Island bans feeding feral cats
A new law on Hawaii's Big Island prohibits feeding feral cats on county land to protect endangered native species like the nene goose. The ban sparks debate between conservationists and cat lovers. Read more.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano marks one year of eruption
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano completes a full year of explosive eruptions, producing record lava fountains and drawing a 43% surge in tourists. Discover the ongoing impact.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts for over a year
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano marks one year of explosive eruptions, producing record-breaking lava fountains and attracting a surge in tourism. Discover the latest updates from the USGS.
Avoid These 3 European Cities, Warns Travel Expert
Seasoned traveller Francis Hellyer names three European hotspots where tourists face overpriced food and local resentment. Discover his controversial picks and better alternatives.
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano erupts with 400ft lava
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano spectacularly erupts, sending lava 400 feet high. Witness nature's power from safe viewpoints or via livestream. Discover more about this incredible event.
UK Rural Tourism Set for Tech Transformation by 2050
A new report predicts UK rural tourism will be revolutionised by 2050 with AI translation, 3D avatar guides, and artificial lakes. Discover the future of countryside escapes.
Northern Ireland's ASMR Tourism Reveals Soothing Soundscapes
Discover how Northern Ireland is embracing the ASMR revolution, offering visitors an immersive sensory journey through its most tranquil natural soundscapes and hidden acoustic gems.
Cairo tourism plummets as visitor numbers crash
Egypt's tourism industry faces unprecedented challenges as visitor numbers to Cairo's iconic attractions, including the Pyramids and King Tutankhamun's treasures, show dramatic decline according to recent statistics.
Ukraine's Wartime Tourism: Why Visitors Keep Coming
Discover how Ukraine is welcoming adventurous travellers to its western regions, offering cultural experiences and supporting local economies despite ongoing conflict.
UK Tourist Tax Divide: Scotland & Wales Charge Ahead
As Scotland implements its visitor levy and Wales prepares to follow, England remains the tourism tax holdout. Discover how this postcode lottery could reshape British tourism.
Kamehameha Schools sued over Native Hawaiian admission policy
A federal lawsuit challenges the century-old admission practices at Hawaii's prestigious Kamehameha Schools, alleging discrimination against non-Native Hawaiian students in what could become a landmark education rights case.
Orkney Council seeks tourist tax powers amid visitor boom
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Hawaii's Best Beaches: Your Ultimate Paradise Guide
From volcanic black sands to turquoise lagoons, explore Hawaii's most breathtaking coastal wonders that promise the ultimate tropical escape for every type of traveller.
Louvre heist sparks true crime tourism boom
The Louvre Museum experiences unexpected visitor surge following dramatic €1.5 million art theft, as true crime enthusiasts seek to walk in thieves' footsteps through world's most famous gallery.
Cambodia tourism surges 143% as Korean visitors return
Phnom Penh sees dramatic tourism revival as South Korean travellers return, with visitor numbers surging 143% in early 2024 amid new flight routes and cultural attractions.
Hawaii's palms face wipeout from beetle plague
An invasion of coconut rhinoceros beetles is devastating Hawaii's legendary palm trees, with thousands already destroyed and experts warning of ecological catastrophe.
Ibiza at Breaking Point: Tourism Crisis Hits Party Island
The iconic party island of Ibiza faces an unprecedented crisis as overwhelming tourist numbers strain infrastructure, sparking local protests and urgent calls for sustainable tourism reforms.
Vermont's autumn fury: Locals vs leaf-peeping tourists
As Vermont's legendary fall foliage reaches its peak, simmering resentment between residents and tourists boils over into parking disputes, traffic chaos, and shocking acts of vandalism across the picturesque state.
Tourist drowns at Kauai beach despite protected waters
A 62-year-old Pennsylvania man tragically drowned while swimming at Lydgate Beach in Hawaii, marking another water-related fatality on the island's deceptively calm shores.
Sri Lanka Pioneers Sustainable Tourism Revolution
Discover how Sri Lanka is transforming its tourism industry through sustainable practices and community-focused initiatives, with Minor Hotels pioneering a new model for responsible travel in paradise.
Screen tourism injects £160m into Scotland's economy
Scotland's film and TV industry creates economic windfall as fans flock to iconic locations from Outlander and other productions, boosting local businesses and employment.
Cornwall's £111k tourism website backfires spectacularly
Visit Cornwall's costly digital overhaul sparks controversy as anti-tourism messaging clashes with economic realities, leaving local businesses counting the cost of declining visitor numbers.
Maui Wildfires: Urgent Evacuations for Paia and Kula
New wildfires erupt on Maui, forcing evacuations in Paia and Kula. Emergency services battle the blazes amid challenging conditions, two years after the deadly Lahaina disaster.
Lahaina Reopens to Residents After Deadly Hawaii Fires
Authorities in Maui have begun allowing residents back into the fire-ravaged town of Lahaina under strict conditions, while recovery operations continue amid ongoing challenges.
Bali freezes hotel permits after flooding crisis
Indonesian authorities hit pause on new hotel and restaurant permits in Bali's most popular districts as rapid, unregulated development exacerbates severe flooding problems on the island paradise.
Hawaii McDonald's Shock: £27 for Two Burgers & Fries
A British tourist's dream holiday in Hawaii turned into a fast-food nightmare after she was charged a staggering $35 for a simple McDonald's order, exposing the island's extreme cost of living.
World's Oldest Man Killed in Hawaii Shark Attack
Tragic details emerge as 100-year-old Mike Fremont, a celebrated centenarian and marathon runner, is killed in a rare shark attack off the Hawaiian coast of Maui.
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