I paid $530 for one night in Hawaii's famous pink hotel. I was so excited, but I wouldn't stay there again.

Jennifer Loh's passion for environmental activism began at a young age, fueled by her family's extensive travels and a pivotal moment in third grade. An article in Time Magazine for Kids on global warming sparked her concern for the environment and inspired her to take action. This early awakening marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to sustainability and conservation.

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Last week, Hawaiian Airlines held the inaugural flights aboard its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner plane, a moment six years in the making. The plane was named “Kapuahi” after a star that holds cultural and navigational significance to the Polynesian wayfinders, some of the first people to make this voyage across the Pacific.

Visitors to Hawai‘i often envision its fine sand beaches and cultural venues, but this destination is also home to many locally-owned and operated businesses. In late April, an entrepreneurship is bringing their products and services to New York City through a pop-up marketplace.

The city of Amsterdam will ban nearly all new hotels and restrict the number of tourists who can stay overnight each year in its latest effort to combat overtourism.

Hawaii's Ha'ikū Stairs, known more famously as the «Stairway to Heaven,» has been slated for demolition for years. Now, it's finally being removed.

It's a big moment for Hawaiian Airlines.

Although it has a strong route network along the West Coast and flies not one but two of the longest domestic flights in the world (and serves some great mai tais), Hawaiian Airlines still gets short-changed in discussions of U.S. airlines.

As hotels continue to search for ways to be more eco-friendly and protect the planet, Hilton is incorporating nature into everything from landscaping to food and beverage to wellness. Some of their resorts have created their own gardens, growing herbs, fruits and vegetables that are then used in their restaurants and spas. Others are hosting bees which aid in pollination and provide honey.

Hawaii is at a crossroads concerning the future of short-term vacation rentals, with potential legislation now in play that could reshape the tourism landscape of the islands. Newly proposed legislation could mean that booking stays through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo may cease to be in option in the future. 

Throughout April, we're honoring the ancient Arab tradition of hakawatis, or storytellers, highlighting the writers, performers, and poets who are driving the conversation around what it means to be Arab American today—and celebrating the rich culture and histories of the diaspora.

Regent Santa Monica Beach opens this summer on a prized stretch of Santa Monica sand, bringing with it a restaurant from heralded chef Michael Mina, a café and boutique from celebrity/entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, a 10,000-square-foot Guerlain Wellness Spa, an oceanfront pool deck and beach butler service.