Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

DBEDT raised its economic growth forecast for 2022 by one-fifth of a percentage point from 3.0 percent projected in the fourth quarter 2021 to 3.2 percent in the current projection.

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, total spending by visitors who came to the islands in January 2022 was $1.40 billion, compared to $397.9 million spent in January 2021.

Hawaii State Energy Office — The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy have announced the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program that will provide more than $17 million in Hawaii over the next five years to fund electric vehicle charging stations statewide.

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, total spending by visitors who came to the islands in December 2021 was $1.66 billion.

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December was 5.7 percent compared to 6.0 percent in November.

Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. — Oahu homeowners affected negatively by the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible to receive financial assistance, mortgage counseling and other resources to help them avoid foreclosure.

Hawaii Technology Development Corp. — HTDC is bringing back its annual Tech Job Fair after a two-year hiatus, through a local partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and its “Hawaii is Hiring initiative”.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority issued a request for proposals in October for a contractor to provide tourism destination brand marketing and management services for the United States commencing January 1, 2022. At the end of a months-long process, an initial award was rescinded.

According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, total spending by visitors who came to the islands in November 2021 was $1.18 billion.

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