Hawaii Adds 'Green Fee' to Hotel Stays to Combat Climate Change

The new climate tax model shifts part of the climate change burden onto the travel sector, particularly hotels, vacation rentals, and cruise operators.

Hawaii has enacted a new “green fee” aimed at addressing the growing impacts of climate change. Signed into law on Tuesday, the measure adds a 0.75% surcharge to the state’s existing accommodations tax, raising it from 10.25% to 11% on hotel room rates.

Starting in January, the fee