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  • 'Strongest in the nation': DBEDT on Hawaii unemployment rate
  • Honolulu’s Economic Revitalization Office faces defunding
  • HawaiÊ»i tax incentives to boost film industry, tourism

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khon2.com /1 month ago

'Strongest in the nation': DBEDT on Hawaii unemployment rate

Unemployment rate statistics and employment data for January 2026 are in, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism announced.

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staradvertiser.com /3 weeks ago

Honolulu’s Economic Revitalization Office faces defunding

A city agency tasked with leading Oahu’s economic development appears to be closer to having its funding cut and a majority of its positions slashed by the Honolulu City Council.

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khon2.com /1 month ago

Hawaiʻi tax incentives to boost film industry, tourism

Lawmakers are debating new measures to support Hawaiʻi's film industry and create opportunities for local crews and filmmakers, while a proposed private development near the Unive...

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mauinow.com /2 weeks ago

State targets Japan tourism gap as Maui seeks big-spending visitors

Japanese visitors have been drawn more to Waikīkī than to Maui's resorts, and a new state report calls for changing that by rebuilding and diversifying Japanese visitor demand.

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kauainownews.com /4 days ago

Kaua‘i unemployment rates for April slightly below state average

In April, 671,050 persons were employed and 16,850 were unemployed, for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,900 statewide.

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mauinow.com /2 weeks ago

Hawai’i Announces Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit

This full-day summit will bring together more than 200 practitioners — including developers, investors, state and county agencies, financial institutions and nonprofit organization...

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mauinow.com /4 weeks ago

Kona Low storms drive March visitor spending down 1.6%

Back-to-back Kona Low storms in March hobbled Hawaiʻi's tourism economy, triggering an estimated $300 million in lost revenue as flooding, flight cancellations and attraction clos...

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mauinow.com /1 week ago

HTA launches search for new president and chief executive officer

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has launched its search for the leader who will guide the state’s tourism industry into a new era. The organization is now seeking applications for th...

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kauainownews.com /2 weeks ago

March unemployment rates increase slightly to 2.4%

According to the State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, jobs decrease by 1,700 year over year.

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mauinow.com /4 weeks ago

Application deadline extended to May 15 for FY27 OED grants

The County Office of Economic Development is extending the application deadline to 5 p.m. May 15, 2026, for its Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Program that supports projects, programs and...

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staradvertiser.com /1 month ago

Off the news: TAT funds out of tourism authority’s grasp

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority lost its Tourism Special Fund in 2022, then its independence in between 2024 and 2025, as it was folded into the state Department of Business, Economi...

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staradvertiser.com /1 month ago

Off the news: TAT funds out of tourism authority’s grasp

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority lost its Tourism Special Fund in 2022, then its independence in between 2024 and 2025, as it was folded into the state Department of Business, Economi...

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kauainownews.com /1 month ago

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority seeks proposals for events, cultural preservation initiatives

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is inviting organizations to apply for funding to support cultural preservation, enhance community experiences, and promote major events throughout t...

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staradvertiser.com /1 month ago

State solicits ideas on building hotel near Hilo airport

The state Department of Transportation has issued a notice of request for information that seeks input from potential developers to gauge their interest and ability to build a hote...

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khon2.com /3 weeks ago

Bleak outlook for summer travel and tourism leaves industry adjusting

Hawaii's tourism industry is facing challenges due to reduced flights and bad weather, but the state is taking steps to encourage visitors with a $2 million emergency campaign.

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mauinow.com /9 hours ago

Hawaiʻi visitor spending up 4.8% in April despite slight drop in arrivals

Hawaiʻi  welcomed slightly fewer visitors in April 2026 than it did a year earlier, but those who came spent more—pushing total visitor spending to $1.77 billion for the month,...

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kauainownews.com /1 month ago

State reminds businesses to file second quarter business reports

The annual report filing period is related to the business entity’s registration date and can be filed at any time during the quarter in which the filing is due; second quarter rep...

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hawaiibusiness.com /1 month ago

Join Employers Working to Make Hawai’i Affordable

Join Holomua Collective’s free survey on affordability in Hawai‘i and receive a confidential aggregated report with statewide benchmarks.

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mauinow.com /1 month ago

OHA launches Business Development Program for Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs in the food industry

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is now accepting applications for its Kūlana ʻĀina Business Development Program, designed to support Native Hawaiian food entrepreneurs rea...

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khon2.com /1 month ago

Kona low storms caused more than $300M in lost tourism revenue: DBEDT

Kona low storms in March 2026 led to a decrease in visitor spending in Hawai'i, resulting in a loss of over $300 million in tourism revenue.

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kauainownews.com /1 week ago

State announces Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit convenes June

Local leaders, developers, investors and community stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming summit and can register now.

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mauinow.com /4 weeks ago

State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retires after 25 years

Hawai‘i State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson will be retiring from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism effective April 30, 2026, concluding 25 years of ser...

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staradvertiser.com /1 month ago

Editorial: Embattled agency must prove worth

The city Office of Economic Revitalization (OER) was created — or reorganized from the erstwhile Office of Economic Development — through a City Council resolution in 2020 and task...

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business.inquirer.net /1 month ago

DTI business listings up 11% in March

MANILA, Philippines — Business name registrations and renewals filed with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) rose 11.79 percent in March. Wholesale and retail trade enterpr...

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