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Visitor Arrivals and Expenditures Increased in May 2025
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in May 2025 increased compared to May 2024.
Visitor Arrivals and Expenditures Increased in May 2025Hawaii May Unemployment Rate at 2.8 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May was 2.8 percent, compared to 2.9 percent in April.
Hawaii May Unemployment Rate at 2.8 PercentVisitor Industry Grows Again in April 2025
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in April 2025 increased compared to the same month last year.
Visitor Industry Grows Again in April 2025DBEDT Economists Lower Hawaii Economic Growth Projections
DBEDT released its second quarter 2025 Statistical and Economic Report today.
DBEDT Economists Lower Hawaii Economic Growth ProjectionsHundreds Attend 2025 Hawaii-Made Conference to Strengthen Local Product Economy
More than 200 entrepreneurs, manufacturers and industry professionals attended the third annual Hawaii-Made Conference today at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Hundreds Attend 2025 Hawaii-Made Conference to Strengthen Local Product EconomyHawaii April Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.9 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 2.9 percent, the same as in March.
Hawaii April Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.9 PercentMEDIA ADVISORY: DBEDT Hosts Third Annual Hawaii-Made Conference for Island Manufacturers and Producers
DBEDT will host the third annual Hawaii-Made Conference to provide food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and policymakers with tools and insights to help grow Hawaii’s product-based economy.
MEDIA ADVISORY: DBEDT Hosts Third Annual Hawaii-Made Conference for Island Manufacturers and ProducersVisitor Industry Expanded in March 2025
Read More Entries from NewsAccording to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in March 2025 increased in comparison to March 2024.
Visitor Industry Expanded in March 2025
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