Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, a total of 889,274 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in June 2023, an increase of 5.5 percent from June 2022.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 3.0 percent, compared to 3.1 percent in May.

Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. — Field work for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation’s 2024 Housing Planning Study was completed recently.

Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp — HHFDC announced today that rental units at the Kulia I Ka Nuu housing complex in Waianae will remain affordable through 2098 under an agreement reached with a private management company.

Hawaii State Energy Office — The Hawaii Green Business Program recognized its largest-ever cohort of Hawaii businesses and events today for their energy efficiency and sustainable business practices.