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August 2024 total visitor arrivals represent an 88.4 percent recovery compared to pre-pandemic August 2019 and total visitor spending was higher than August 2019.

DBEDT E-newsletter – September 2024

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 in Main

After a busy and productive summer, we remain committed to supporting our businesses and communities as we continue to build a dynamic and resilient future for Hawaii. In this September issue of our newsletter, we focus on Maui’s economic recovery, strengthening international relations, helping small businesses, new energy efficiency programs, and more.

Hawaii-based television series Rescue: HI-Surf is TV’s highest rated fall drama to debut in six years, with its September 22 premiere on FOX television network reaching 4.7 million viewers per Nielsen’s fast national ratings.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 2.9 percent, the same for the third consecutive month.

The popular Hawaii Small Business Fair returns, offering an extensive array of resources and expert-led training sessions to empower local entrepreneurs as they launch and expand their businesses in Hawaii's dynamic and evolving business environment.