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Hawaii tourism faces transformation as Governor Green pushes forward plans to cut back on short-term rentals, implement a visitor impact fee, and establish Hawaii as a premier sports tourism destination. With mixed reactions from locals and visitors alike, the question is: can Hawaii balance growth with sustainability, or will this ambitious triple bet face pushback?

Hawaii’s vacation rental market is on the verge of another disruption as Airbnb shifts away from traditional approaches. With potential savings benefiting property owners more than guests, questions arise: Could this transformation reshape the island’s rental landscape, impacting local communities and service quality?

As Hawaii grapples with its vacation rental crisis, the lessons from Greece and Bali’s overtourism battles present interesting ideas for sustainable tourism solutions.

The cancellation of FlipKey and TripAdvisor’s hosted Hawaii vacation rentals leaves travelers scrambling to adjust their plans.

Luxe travel advisors create elite experiences for celebrity clients on Maui. As costs rise among other issues, can this high-end show help spark tourism while balancing the needs of locals and visitors?

Who should decide the future of Hawaii vacation rental regulations? Hawaii voters studied don’t consider this to be a significant issue, with only 28% calling
it a “big problem.”

A new proposal between the status quo and an outright Maui vacation rental ban. But what are the other implications of this latest proposal? One significant consequence is that it might lead to higher rates for vacation rentals.

Factors include escalating costs, concerns about visitor reception, and pending legislation aimed at drastically reducing Maui vacation rentals.

Maui Commission’s unanimous vote to phase out 7,000 vacation rentals aims to address the housing crisis there. But it has sparked significant backlash, dividing the community and highlighting deep-seated issues including economic fears, racism, and xenophobia.