Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

Welcome to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism’s (DBEDT) new e-newsletter. As we strive for transparent and effective communication, this new communications channel will provide regular updates on DBEDT’s wide-ranging programs, activities, and initiatives.

The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is supporting wildfire response and recovery efforts in Hawaii and Maui counties, including the extensive damage in Lahaina.

Officials from the State of Hawaii and Hawaii County joined representatives from EAH Housing and Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial to hold a ceremonial groundbreaking and Hawaiian blessing to officially mark the start of construction for Hale Nā Koa ‘O Hanakahi, a new senior rental housing community for veterans.

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) today released the 2021 edition of the State of Hawaii Data Book.

Vacation rentals across Hawaii reported substantial increases in demand, occupancy and average daily rate in January 2022 compared to January 2021.