Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT total spending by visitors who came to the islands in March 2022 was $1.53 billion, which was higher compared to the $1.49 billion (+2.5%) reported for March 2019.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March was 4.1 percent, compared to the revised rate of 4.2 percent in February.

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, total spending by visitors who came to the islands in February 2022 was $1.31 billion, compared to $397.1 million (+229.9%) spent in February 2021.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February was 4.3 percent, unchanged from the revised rate of 4.3 percent in January.

Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. — HHFDC is accepting applications from first-time homebuyers interested in buying a repurchased condominium unit through its Affordable Resale Program.