Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

These monthly reports contain data on visitor arrivals, general fund tax revenue, building permits and wage and salary jobs.

Welcome to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism’s (DBEDT) new e-newsletter. As we strive for transparent and effective communication, this new communications channel will provide regular updates on DBEDT’s wide-ranging programs, activities, and initiatives.

The report provides concise statistical information and analyses on Labor, Income and Prices, Taxes, Tourism, Construction, and other indicators, as well as an overview of the State of Hawaii and the four counties.

Officials from the State of Hawaii and Hawaii County joined representatives from EAH Housing and Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial to hold a ceremonial groundbreaking and Hawaiian blessing to officially mark the start of construction for Hale Nā Koa ‘O Hanakahi, a new senior rental housing community for veterans.