Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

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.

DBEDT has been named the official government partner of the 2025 Made in Hawaii Festival, taking place August 15-17 at the Hawaii Convention Center.

According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in May 2025 increased compared to May 2024.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May was 2.8 percent, compared to 2.9 percent in April.

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

DBEDT released its second quarter 2025 Statistical and Economic Report today.