Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in July 2025 declined compared to the same month last year.

DBEDT today released the 2024 edition of the State of Hawaii Data Book. The Data Book is the 57th edition of its series.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July was 2.7 percent, compared to 2.8 percent in June.

DBEDT has appointed Seth Colby, Ph.D., as its chief state economist. In his new role, Colby serves as the administrator for the DBEDT Research and Economic Analysis Division.

Agribusiness Development Corp. — The Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation Board of Directors has elected Jayson Watts as its new chair, signaling a renewed commitment to strategic leadership, critical infrastructure investment and long-term land stewardship.

According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, there were 857,102 total visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in June 2025, down 1.8 percent from the same month last year.

The Fourth Annual Hawaii AI and Cloud Innovation Summit: Presented by Google will take place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hawaii Convention Center.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 2.8 percent, the same as in May.

The state of Hawaii Office of Boards and Commissions is seeking individuals interested in serving on the advisory board for the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

DBEDT's Small Business Regulatory Review Board (SBRRB) has announced its officers for fiscal year 2025 to 2026.