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A junior suite at the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra in Honolulu. Units in the hotel's Waikiki and Kona Towers feature new custom furnishings and modern lighting.

Honolulu's Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra gets a fresh new lookThe revamp touched 1,176 units across the hotel's Waikiki and Kona towers.

Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America in Honolulu.

U.S. appeals court blocks Hawaii cruise taxA Dec. 31 order in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit was issued within hours of the 11% tax becoming effective in...

The Norwegian Aqua in Port Canaveral.

NCL 'makes a splash' in increasing travel advisors' payTravel agency executives called Norwegian Cruise Line's move to eliminate the noncommissionable portion of fares (NCFs) "bold"...

Cruise industry fails to stop Hawaii cruise tax

Cruise industry fails to stop Hawaii cruise taxA federal judge denied CLIA's attempt to overturn Hawaii's 11% cruise tax, scheduled to take effect Jan. 1.

Southwest's Las Vegas-Hilo service begins on Aug. 6.

Southwest will fly to Hilo from Las VegasThe service will be Southwest's first from the U.S. mainland to Hilo, which is on the east side of Hawaii's Big Island.

Travelers and their dogs can book seats on a plane from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona via Bark Air for a dog-friendly retreat.

Kona Village resort on the Big Island plans a dog-friendly retreatProgramming includes a dog-friendly welcome luau, yoga sessions, welcome amenities, a concierge and airport transfers. Plus, an...

The near-term picture for Hawaii tourism remains poor, according to a report by the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii.

A downturn for Hawaii tourismA report released by the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii warned that the state is heading...

Commercial tours are resuming at the Lahaina Harbor Small Boat Harbor.

Lahaina's small-boat harbor opens, two years after firesFour tour operators began using the harbor, and additional companies will add their operations there in early 2026.

The new luau planned for Ko Olina includes Hawaiian, Tahitian and Samoan influences.

New luau, cultural performances are coming to Ko Olina on Oahu The Native Hawaiian-led organization Hawaiian Council will be taking the lead, creating cultural workshops, such as lei...

In early 2026, Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection is debuting oceanfront two-bedroom suites, one of several new options for visitors to the Aloha State.

What's new for Hawaii visitors in 2026The new year brings several changes for travelers to Hawaii, including hotel openings, new attractions and restaurant debuts.

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