#Hawaii’s economy

REPORT: The Effects of Boosting Hawai‘i’s Minimum Wage

A new report found that if the minimum wage in Hawai‘i were to rise to $17 by 2024, the increase would give over 200,000 Hawai‘i workers and families a raise.

Hotel Revenue, Occupancy Decrease on Big Island in November

Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported no growth in revenue per available room, modest growth in average daily rate and a decrease in occupancy in November 2018.

Hawai‘i’s Economy Continues on Favorable Path

Hawai‘i’s economy remains on a favorable path, with record-high visitor numbers, record-low unemployment, and ongoing—if unimpressive—income gains.

State Economists Predict Growth in 2013-2014

State officials are predicting positive economic growth statewide. Locally, Hawai‘i Island has already received more than 400,000 visitors this year and unemployment is down to 7.3%.