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Visitor Spending Increased in September 2025 Despite Declining Visitor Arrivals
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, there were 690,858 total visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in September 2025.
Visitor Spending Increased in September 2025 Despite Declining Visitor ArrivalsHawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation Holds First-Ever Board Meeting on Maui
Agribusiness Development Corp. — The Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation Board of Directors held its first-ever meeting on the island of Maui this month.
Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation Holds First-Ever Board Meeting on MauiVisitor Spending Increased in August 2025 Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals
According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, there were 806,776 total visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in August 2025, down 2.6 percent from August 2024.
Visitor Spending Increased in August 2025 Despite Fewer Visitor ArrivalsHawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation to Conduct Its First Board Meeting on Maui on Oct. 16
Agribusiness Development Corp. — The Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation announced today that its next board of directors meeting will be on Maui on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation to Conduct Its First Board Meeting on Maui on Oct. 16Hawaii Small Businesses Urged to Complete Federal Reserve Credit Survey by Nov. 14
DBEDT is encouraging Hawaii small businesses to take part in the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey, now open through November 14.
Hawaii Small Businesses Urged to Complete Federal Reserve Credit Survey by Nov. 14Hawaii August Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.7 Percent
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 2.7 percent, the same as in July.
Hawaii August Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.7 PercentDBEDT Invites Hawaii Product Manufacturers to Exhibit at the Winter Fancyfaire in San Diego
The Fancy Food Show Features Educational Sessions and Opportunities to Connect with Leading Buyers and Exhibitors.
DBEDT Invites Hawaii Product Manufacturers to Exhibit at the Winter Fancyfaire in San DiegoDBEDT Forecasts Gradual Growth, Stronger Recovery by 2027
Read More Entries from NewsDBEDT today released its third quarter 2025 Statistical and Economic Report, forecasting Hawaii’s economy to expand by 1.3 percent in 2025, a small upward revision from its previous forecast.
DBEDT Forecasts Gradual Growth, Stronger Recovery by 2027
James Kunane Tokioka
Director
Dane K. Wicker
Deputy Director
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