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Legislators in Hawaii are implementing a hefty tax on tourism that they believe will help the state government take action against climate change
Known as the first ever "Green Fee" in the country, Hawaii's Act 96 will raise the state's current transient accommodations tax (TAT) to 11%, meaning travelers staying in a hotel room that costs $300 per night will have to pay a $2.25 fee
The money will then be used for civic projects such as replenishing sand on eroding beaches in Waikiki, implementing hurricane clips to secure roofs, and clearing flammable brush that contributed to the 2023 wildfire
Legislators in Hawaii are implementing a hefty tax on tourism that they believe will help the state government take action against climate change.
According to the Associated Pres