A crowded beach with sunbathers, umbrellas and palm trees with city buildings in the background, Waikiki, island of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 24, 2024.

A trip to Hawaii is about to get even more expensive for travelers in an attempt to preserve the islands’ future.

Hawaii lawmakers have passed a first-of-its-kind bill to raise the tax on hotel stays and other vacation rentals, specifically to fund efforts to fight climate change. Senate Bill 1396 was unanimously passed in the Senate on April 25. On May 2, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted in favor of the bill. Gov. Josh Green is expected to sign the bill. 

Advertisement

Article........

© SFGate