Despite vacation rental crackdowns and looming legislative reforms, vacation rental supply statewide still accounts for a significant portion of Hawaii’s housing stock. That’s why the conversion of ...

Mar. 25—Short-term vacation rentals put more heads on beds at available units in February and held onto rates better than their hotel counterparts. February occupancy for short-term vacation rentals ...

If you’re planning a Hawaii trip and thinking about booking a vacation rental, there’s something you need to know before you put down a deposit. Hawaii just passed a law that will phase out thousands ...

That’s actually good news for you. It means the vacation rentals that ARE available for short-term stays are all legit, inspected, and in the best locations on the island. I’ve been visiting Oahu for ...

In early May, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed historic legislation that gives counties across the islands more power to regulate — and even phase out — short-term rentals. The law marks a significant ...

The battle over vacation rentals on Oahu isn't over. A judge recently ruled against a city ordinance that made short-term rentals illegal in all but resort areas. But today, the city struck back.

Hawaii’s plan to eliminate up to 10,000 vacation rentals highlights a tourism paradox: fewer Airbnbs have not reduced overtourism, but have helped drive hotel prices to record highs. As housing relief ...

Last year marked the first time census records showed that more Native Hawaiians live on the continent instead of their ancestral homelands. Jordan Ruidas, founder and organizer of Lahaina Strong, ...