#Economic Development and Tourism
Amount of jobs in Hawaiʻi decrease by 1,700 on average each year
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, March unemployment rates in Hawaiʻi increased slightly to 2.4%.
Visitor arrivals, spending on the Big Island slightly decreases from last year
Changes across the islands, price increases and shifts in travel may be part of the differences in visitor numbers and spending statewide.
Report predicts low 2024 economic growth rate due to fires’ recovery, projected global slowdown
The State of Hawaiʻi revised its 2023 growth projections upward to 1.9%, but lowered its 2024 projections to 1.3% due to the projected global slowdown and recovery from the Maui wildfires.
State of Hawai‘i ranks high among visitors for safety, giving back
The Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Survey found that at least 95% of visitors from each major market area – U.S. West, U.S. East, Canada, Japan, Oceania, Korea, and China – rated Hawai‘i as “excellent” or “above average” when it comes to being safe and secure.
Jehovah’s Witnesses travel to Hawai‘i for outreach to Tagalog residents
Over 220 Tagalog Jehovah’s Witnesses from throughout the United States are traveling to Hawai‘i in May.
UH: Free Refurbished Laptops Available to Digital Readiness Students
The state and University of Hawaiʻi are partnering together to help students participating in digital readiness courses through UH community colleges get technology that will help them succeed.
Gov. Ige Appoints DBEDT & Planning Officers
Randall Tanaka has been appointed as deputy director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and Mary Alice Evans as the state’s Office of Planning leader.
Gov. Ige Appoints Ag & DBEDT Leaders
Gov. David Ige has appointed a new chairperson of the Board of Agriculture and a new director at the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
International Students Contributed $498 Million to Hawai‘i’s Economy
DBEDT released a report on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, which analyzes the impact of international students on Hawai‘i’s economy.
HiSTEP Program Launched to Assist Businesses
The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) launched the 2019 Hawai‘i State Trade Expansion Program (HiSTEP).
Hawai‘i’s Economy Continues to Expand at Slower Pace
The Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its third quarter 2018 Statistical and Economic Report.
HTDC Expands Tech Training Services
DBEDT announced that the Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation’s INNOVATE Hawai‘i program became an approved provider of the Employment & Training Fund.
Electric Vehicle Charging Signs to be Posted Along Highway 19 & 190
The State of Hawai‘i DBEDT announced that the Federal Highway Administration has designated two more Hawai‘i highways as alternative fuel corridors.
Hawaii-Hiroshima Emerging Young Business Leaders Program
A new program has been created in partnership with the Hiroshima Prefecture Government and the State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Free Consulting for Hawai‘i-Based Manufacturers
The High Technology Development Corporation invites Hawai‘i-based manufacturing companies to take advantage of its new, free consulting through INNOVATE Hawaii.
Kona to Host US-Japan Economic Summit
The summit seeks to accelerate regional and international exchange with prefectures in Japan that have interests in and connections with Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i-Made Products Sought for Tokyo Gift Show
From Sept. 6 to 8, 2017, the Hawaii Pavilion will be home base for up to 70 Hawai‘i companies seeking to export locally made gift products.
DBEDT Report Analyzes Hawai’i’s Non-English Speaking Population
Using information from the United Census Bureau during a four year period spanning from 2010 to 2014, the “Non-English Speak Population in Hawai’i” report took a look at residents over the age of five who speak a language other than English.
DBEDT, HTDC Host Business Workshops
The Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the High Technology Development Corporation will host two Big Island workshops over the next week.
Hawai’i Broadband Network Gigabit Connection Expanded
Two new broadband facilities outfitted with state-of-the-art multi-gigabit connectivity have been established in Hawai’i.
