Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

The parties to the contested award of the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s U.S. Brand Management & Global Support Services procurement are pleased to announce that a potential pathway towards a resolution has been identified for the best interest of the people of Hawaii.

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — Pacific Tech 2022, offered by the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation DBEDT, returns to Hawaii.

Small Business Regulatory Review Board — DBEDT's Small Business Regulatory Review Board is pleased to announce enhancements to the SBRRB website that will make it simpler for small business owners and other users to navigate government regulations.

Hawaii State Energy Office — The Hawaii State Energy Office is seeking input on federal funding opportunities under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, total visitor spending as measured by nominal dollars was $1.71 billion in August 2022.

Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. — The Hale Kalele/Hale Hilinai complex has been honored by the American Planning Association Hawaii Chapter with its 2021 Best Practice Award.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 4.1 percent, compared to the revised rate of 4.0 percent in July.

DBEDT released its third quarter 2022 Statistical and Economic Report today. DBEDT lowered Hawaii economic growth projections for 2022 and 2023.

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, a total of 919,154 visitors came to the Hawaiian Islands in July 2022, representing a 92.4 percent recovery from July 2019.

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