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Tourism tax sails Hawaii into hot legal waters with cruisers

Published 22:33 on September 3, 2025 / Last updated at 22:33 on September 3, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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The world’s largest cruise association is suing Hawaii over its impending tourism tax, alleging the charge aimed at boosting revenues for climate resilience is “unconstitutional”. 
The world’s largest cruise association is suing Hawaii over its impending tourism tax, alleging the charge aimed at boosting revenues for climate resilience is “unconstitutional”. 


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