Aloha kākou, As the 2026 legislative session nears its close, DBEDT remains focused on work that supports Hawaiʻi’s economy today and strengthens opportunities for the years ahead. This issue highlights several of the department’s priorities, including …
Posted on Apr 30, 2026 in News For Immediate Release: April 30, 2026 HONOLULU—Hawaii State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson will be retiring from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) effective April 30, 2026, concluding 25 …
Posted on Apr 30, 2026 in News For Immediate Release: April 30, 2026 HONOLULU—Total spending by visitors in March 2026 was $1.96 billion (measured in nominal dollars), a 1.6 percent decrease compared to March 2025, according to preliminary statistics from …
Posted on Apr 28, 2026 in News For Immediate Release: April 28, 2026 HONOLULU—The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), in partnership with the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH), the Philippine Consulate …
Posted on Apr 27, 2026 in News For Immediate Release: April 27, 2026 HONOLULU—The 2026 Hawaii-Japan Sister Summit will bring leaders from Hawaii and Japan to Honolulu on May 20 and 21 for discussions to strengthen long-standing ties and advance new …
Posted on Apr 27, 2026 in News Agribusiness Development Corporation For Immediate Release: April 27, 2026 HONOLULU—The Hawaii State Senate has confirmed Governor Josh Green’s reappointment of current Board Chair Jayson M. Watts to the board of directors of …
Aloha, Mahalo for reading the Q2 2026 newsletter from the Research and Economic Analysis Division, or READ, of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. READ works to provide timely, reliable data and analysis to inform decisions across …
Aloha kākou, I would like to express my gratitude to the community members, essential workers and emergency management teams who worked tirelessly through the Kona Low storms and continue to assist our communities. I also want to thank Hawai‘i’s tourism …
Posted on Mar 31, 2026 in News Hawaii Community Development Authority For Immediate Release: March 31, 2026 HONOLULU—The Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) announces that the ocean access stairs at Point Panic, located near Kakaako Waterfront …
Posted on Mar 30, 2026 in News For Immediate Release: March 30, 2026 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total spending by visitors in February 2026 was $1.91 billion¹ ( …
Posted on Mar 12, 2026 in News For Immediate Release: March 12, 2026 Hawaii’s Economy Shows Resilience Despite Global Uncertainty HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its first quarter of 2026 Statistical …
Posted on Mar 5, 2026 in News Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority For Immediate Release: March 5, 2026 HONOLULU—With National Consumer Protection Week underway, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and Hawaii Green …
Posted on Mar 5, 2026 in News For Immediate Release: March 5, 2026 HONOLULU—A robust production slate is in focus for Hawaii’s creative industries as the state ushers in a new comedy, a new season of supernatural thrills and the next installment of a …
Posted on Mar 3, 2026 in News Small Business Regulatory Review Board For Immediate Release: March 3, 2026 HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Small Business Regulatory Review Board (SBRRB) will conduct its next …
Discover how Hawaii is forging a more resilient and diverse economy through innovation in classrooms, farms, factories, and energy systems, utilizing regional growth hubs and resilient design strategies.
Posted on Feb 25, 2026 in News Agribusiness Development Corporation For Immediate Release: February 25, 2026 HONOLULU—Local food and product vendors gathered today to show off their goods at the inaugural Food and Product Innovation Network Day at the …
Posted on Feb 26, 2026 in News For Immediate Release: February 26, 2026 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total spending by visitors in January 2026 was $2.26 billion ( …
As we move through the 2026 legislative session, we would like to provide a highlight of some of the Department’s priorities: Support Small Businesses SB3084/HB2265 (Relating to the Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation) – Expands the allowable uses …
Posted on Feb 18, 2026 in News Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation For Immediate Release: February 18, 2026 HONOLULU—Up to $3,000 more in funding is now available to each of the first 35 homebuyers in the Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program …
Where Hawaiʻi is Growing Jobs in Key Industries Hawaiʻi’s Targeted and Emerging Industries report provides an annual look at sectors where public investment, workforce development and strategic planning have focused over the past 15 years. The report …
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