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| Jun 30, 2026 | DBEDT E-newsletter – June 2026 | Aloha kākou,
As we reach the midpoint of the year, DBEDT’s work continues to center on a clear priority: building a stronger, more resilient economy for Hawaiʻi.
This month’s updates show how that work is moving forward across many areas. O... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Honolulu Festival Marks 30 Years of Honoring the Culture, Traditions, and People of the Pacific Rim, March 13-15 | Nagaoka Fireworks Show, Waikiki Grand Parade, and Cultural Performances in Four Locations to Showcase Cultural Presentations of Music, Dance, and Arts
HONOLULU, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Honolulu Festival, Hawaii's premier sho... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | DBEDT E-newsletter – September 2025 | Aloha kākou,
September has been a month of connection, collaboration, and forward momentum for Hawai‘i’s economy. From food security to technology, planning, and tourism, the work of DBEDT and our partners continues to build resilience and ... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | DBEDT E-newsletter – August 2025 | Aloha kākou,
This month’s newsletter highlights how DBEDT is advancing initiatives that support local entrepreneurs, strengthen our agricultural sector, and grow Hawai‘i’s connections abroad. From the debut of the DBEDT Hawai‘i Made Pavilio... |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Hawaii Tourism Authority Advisory Board Applications Open | Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in News
For Immediate Release: July 11, 2025
HONOLULU—The state of Hawaii Office of Boards and Commissions is seeking individuals interested in serving on the advisory board for the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), a s... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | READ Quarterly E-newsletter – February 2025 | Aloha,
Welcome to the DBEDT READ 2025 Q1 Newsletter, which introduces the latest data and research produced by the Research and Economic Analysis Division (READ) since October 2024. This issue provides an overview of Hawai‘i’s economic cond... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | DBEDT E-newsletter – October 2024 | Aloha kākou,
In this issue, we spotlight DBEDT’s efforts to support our local economy and communities—from strengthening ties with Japan to programs making homeownership more accessible, these initiatives reflect our focus on resiliency and... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | HIS Hawaii Launches 'Mālama Station' as a Hub for Promoting Regenerative Tourism in Hawaii | Mālama Station
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Extension of Partnership Agreement with the Hawaiʻi Tourism Japan to Promote "Mālama Hawaiʻi" HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ... |
| Aug 31, 2024 | READ E-newsletter – Q3 2024 | Aloha,
Welcome to this quarter's newsletter from the Research and Economic Analysis Division (READ) of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT).
In this issue, we continue to provide our regular updates on touri... |
| Apr 22, 2024 | READ E-Newsletter – Q2 2024 | Aloha,
Welcome to this quarter's newsletter from the Research and Economic Analysis Division (READ) of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT).
In our first issue, we set the stage with an in-depth exploration ... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Stephen Tsai: Some suggestions for honoring Hawaii’s greats | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
We love to honor our sports heroes. They receive awards, farewell tours, statues and, if they’re successfully fortunate, inductions into a hall of fame. Read more
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| Apr 13, 2024 | 1 visitor dead, 11 injured in Honolulu Harbor crash | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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A shuttle bus sat at the Pier 2 cruise ship terminal at Honolulu Harbor on Friday after it struck a group of pedestrians, killing on... |
| Apr 7, 2024 | Editorial: Give reset HTA chance to succeed | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
The Hawaii Tourism Authority has weathered a few stormy years confronting state lawmakers who, frustrated by its managerial lapses, stood on the brink of largely dismant... |
| Mar 31, 2024 | HTA emerges from legislative crosshairs in fight for funds | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
Hawaii Tourism Authority has pivoted in recent years from a singular focus on marketing and branding to a mission that puts ... |
| Mar 21, 2024 | HIS Hawaii Launches a New Mālama Hawai‘i Tour "Waikiki Walk with Aloha" Under the Partnership with Hawaii Tourism Japan | "Waikiki Walk with Aloha" Tour
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Tour Guides: Sayuri Roberts, Reiko T Rogers, and Hideki Kimukai HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES, March 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hawaii HIS Corporation (“HIS Hawai... |
| Feb 27, 2024 | READ E-Newsletter – Q1 2024 | Aloha,
We are pleased to introduce the new quarterly newsletter of the Research and Economic Analysis Division (READ) of the Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, READ Insights.
Our division compiles and interpre... |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Hawaii Travel Update: Breaking Down The Debate Over The October 8th Reopening Of West Maui | An aerial view shows destroyed homes and buildings that burned to the ground around the harbor and ... [+] Front Street in the historic Lahaina Town in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALL... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 8 places to visit in Maui if you want to help the island's economy right now — and where tourists should avoid | Travel 8 places to visit in Maui if you want to help the island's economy right now — and where tourists should avoid
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| Aug 15, 2023 | What to know about Hawaii's catastrophic wildfires | Authorities in Hawaii are still searching for survivors of this week's destructive wildfires, which killed at least 99 people and injured dozens more on Maui Island. Officials expect the death toll to rise.
The big picture: The fires are th... |
| Aug 13, 2023 | Rebuilding Maui after deadly wildfires could cost more than $5 billion, officials project | Rebuilding on the Hawaiian island of Maui following this week's devastating wildfires — which have left at least 89 people dead and countless more missing — could cost more $5.5 billion, officials forecasted Saturday.
At least 2,207 structu... |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Maui fires death toll rises to at least 55, hundreds evacuated; Biden approves disaster declaration | The death toll from fast-moving wildfires on Hawaii's Maui island rose Thursday to at least 55 people, officials said. One blaze, which nearly destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, was said to be 80% contained earlier in the day.
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| Aug 10, 2023 | Traveling to Hawaii? Here's what to know about the Maui fire. | Hawaii is a noted tourist destination, but with deadly wildfires wreaking havoc on Maui and other islands, it has declared a state of emergency in all counties. Hawaiian officials are discouraging nonessential travel to Maui amidst the fire... |
| Jul 2, 2022 | I live in Hawaii and these are the 6 things I wish every visitor would do to be more respectful and responsible | Travel I live in Hawaii and these are the 6 things I wish every visitor would do to be more respectful and responsible
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2022-07-02T10:01:00Z
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| Mar 2, 2022 | Hawaii Travel Update: Hawaii Announces End Of Vaccine And Testing Requirements For Tourists | Kualoa Ranch on Oahu. Hawaii is ending its Safe Travels program at the end of the month. getty |
| Dec 10, 2021 | I didn’t let travel restrictions stop me from visiting French Polynesia and it was the best trip of my life | Bora Bora is a bucket-list destination I’d happily return to again, even with coronavirus-related travel restrictions. Kara Williams
I just traveled to French Polynesia, despite strict COVID-19 travel requirements.
The trip required advance... |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Editorial: Good start for better tourism | In the pause forced by the pandemic, we discovered what Hawaii would be like without tourists. Nature regenerated in high-traffic spots like Hanauma Bay. A visit to the turtles at Laniakea Beach became hassle-free. And the economy tanked. T... |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Native Hawaiian leaders call new Oahu tourism plan ‘step in the right direction,’ but execution is key | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / [email protected]
People walk a path near tourism hot spot Diamond Head crater on Thursday.
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One goal of the tourism plan is to attract travelers who prioritize the envi... |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Rental car prices are hitting ‘record highs’ during the Fourth of July weekend – see the 10 cities with the highest demand | The line for rental cars at Miami International Airport in May 2021. Marta Lavandier/AP Photo
The rental car shortage has been plaguing companies across the US since late spring.
Now, rental-car prices and demand are hitting fever pitch dur... |
| Jun 16, 2021 | How Hawaii’s rental car crisis became so dire tourists are renting U-Hauls instead | The Hana Highway in Hawaii. Reimar/Shutterstock
Hawaii is currently stuck in a glaring rental-car nightmare as Americans start to travel again.
Rental vehicle prices are skyrocketing, and some tourists have turned to booking U-Hauls instead... |
| Apr 7, 2021 | The US added 916,000 jobs in March, but these 12 charts show the economy still has a long way to go | Restaurants and bars added almost 176,000 jobs last month, but employment is still 15% lower than before the pandemic. halbergman/Getty Images
It has been over a year since the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic.
Unemployment is s... |
| Mar 4, 2021 | March U.S. Travel Restrictions By State–Quarantine And Covid-19 Test Requirements | March could be a crucial month for deciding the trajectory for the Covid-19 virusBoston Globe via Getty Images |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Hawaii Is Rethinking Its Post-Pandemic Approach To Tourism | Aerial panoramic image of Hanalei Bay and pier on Hawaiian island of Kauai. getty |
| Feb 6, 2021 | February U.S. Travel Restrictions By State–Quarantine And Covid-19 Test Requirements | McDonald's in Times Square on February 5, 2021 in New York City. Getty Images |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Most mainland visitors satisfied with trips to Hawaii, study says | Most visitors are aware of Hawaii’s pre-travel testing program, and are mostly satisfied with their recent trips to the islands, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, but 21% are still having issues with the process.
The Hawaii Tourism... |
| Jan 13, 2021 | Tourists Behaving Badly - Are They Prompting A Tourism Backlash? | Wherever there are tourists, there will always be a few that annoy the locals. Drunk and brawling teenagers in party destinations, tourists who litter, or try to take home parts of precious monuments. However, their actions rarely involved ... |
| Jan 8, 2021 | January U.S. Travel Restrictions By State–Quarantine And Covid-19 Test Requirements As Pandemic Surges | A mural to celebrate New York’s nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic in New York City. Getty Images for Montefiore Einstein |
| Dec 3, 2020 | December U.S. Travel Restrictions By State–Christmas Quarantine And Covid-19 Test Requirements | Risk levels of Covid-19 outbreaks across the U.S.–burgundy states show severe outbreaks, red states ... [+] show active or imminent outbreaks.Covid Act Now |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Updates For December | Can you believe that 2020 is almost over? If you’re planning an end-of-year trip for the holidays, there are some travel restrictions to know about. Much of the world is inaccessible for leisure travel, but it’s still possible to leave home... |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Want To Stay In Hawaii For Free? Here’s How | Have you been dreaming of traveling to Hawaii ever since the islands reopened and made travel easier with pre-trip Covid testing? Now there’s a way to have a cheaper trip—and give back at the same time. Call it the aloha spirit. In Hawaii, ... |
| Nov 13, 2020 | What’s Open? The Latest November 2020 Travel Restrictions | It's mid-November, and Thanksgiving is almost here. Before you hit the road, it's a good idea to check the weather and the latest coronavirus travel restrictions. States across the country are clamping down, but escaping to a warmer climate... |
| Nov 3, 2020 | November U.S. Travel Restrictions By State: Quarantine And Covid-19 Test Requirements | Many U.S. states currently have travel restrictions, and mandatory Covid-19 testing and quarantine ... [+] proceduresGetty Images |
| Oct 18, 2020 | U.S. Travel Restrictions Evolve State By State As Covid-19 Rates Spike | New York has enacted travel restrictions but many states with rising cases have notGetty Images |
| Oct 15, 2020 | The Latest Information On October COVID-19 Travel Restrictions | October is here, and we must continue to carefully choose where we travel. As is the trend in 2020, nearby trips are possible, but long-distance travel is off-limits for most tourist destinations. However, travel restrictions are easing in ... |
| Oct 10, 2020 | Expert Tips For Navigating Travel Quarantines And Travel Bans | How do you navigate travel quarantines and travel bans?getty |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Amid U.S. Golf Boom, Struggling Hawaii Courses Look To Pre-Travel Testing For Needed Boost | Kapalua's Plantation Course, site of the PGA TOUR's annual Tournament of Champions, has been hit by ... [+] the slowdown that's impacted all Hawaii golf courses during Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Getty Images |
| Aug 23, 2020 | $10M in federal relief money to go to nontourism jobs in Hawaii | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2017
Gov. David Ige and state lawmakers are still figuring out how to distribute the $1.25 billion in relief funds allocated to Hawaii through the federal CARES Act, but for the moment at least $10 million will be used for... |
| Jul 30, 2020 | See Which States Actually Enforce Their Travel Advisories | Few states impose consequences for violators of their travel advisories.getty |
| Jun 26, 2020 | Thursday’s daily visitor count hit 504; Hawaii Tourism Authority kicks off search for new leader | The state’s mandatory 14-day passenger quarantine is still in effect through at least July 31, but that didn’t stop Thursday’s daily visitor count from rising to 504.
The Hawaii Tourism Authority reported today that 1,722 passengers came in... |
| Nov 3, 2019 | Weekly digest of what’s happening on Maui | Increase in visitors boosts spending
Overall spending by visitors to Maui was up 6.4% to $5 billion in 2018 thanks to a growth in air arrivals, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s 2018 Annual Visitor Research report, released Friday... |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Tourists urged to be cautious as Olivia stirs up the ocean | NOAA VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS
This satellite image made available the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Olivia east of the main islands of Hawaii at 11 a.m. Hawaii time Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. Central ... |
| Mar 11, 2016 | HTA taking proposals for marketing contractors in 4 key areas | The Hawaii Tourism Authority is exploring options for marketing contractors in its core major market areas.
The agency announced Thursday that it is seeking requests for proposals (RFPs) covering leisure and group marketing for the United S... |
| Nov 8, 2014 | Business Briefs | Subaru Hawaii seeks $35,000 for nonprofits
Subaru Hawaii is conducting a community-based "Share the Love" sales campaign where it will donate $250 for each new 2014 or 2015 Subaru vehicle sold —up to $30,000 — through Dec. 31 to a... |
| Aug 24, 2014 | Tourism officials aim higher | DENNIS ODA / [email protected]
Hawaii Tourism Authority board members have set a goal of luring 8.41 million travelers to the islands next year.
State tourism officials aim to set records for visitor arrivals and spending in 2014 and ... |
| Aug 8, 2014 | Fliers search for other options after carriers ground scores of flights, with more cancellations possible | KRYSTLE MARCELLUS
Tony Sanabia of Texas, left, waits at customer service while trying to get on a flight to LA that had been cancelled since Tuesday at the Hawaiian Airlines Departures section of Honolulu International Airport in Honolulu o... |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Business Briefs | Ruby Tuesday to open this week in Kapolei
Ruby Tuesday will open its sixth Hawaii outlet Wednesday in Kapolei Commons.
The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. daily, and will later start daily breakfast service. The re... |
| Aug 3, 2013 | Business Briefs | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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| Aug 14, 2012 | Business briefs | Seattle bank honors First Hawaiian
First Hawaiian Bank has been named the winner of Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle’s Community Spirit Award.
The award recognizes a member of the Seattle Bank cooperative that exemplifies the spirt of comm... |
| Jun 21, 2012 | Billionaire Larry Ellison buys a Hawaiian island | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
The world’s sixth-richest man has just bought Haw... |
| Hawaii’s geography and widespread testing are advantages in the COVID fight | DENNIS ODA /[email protected]
One man stands on Waikiki Beach on Thursday. University of Hawaii at Manoa epidemiology professor Alan Katz says Hawaii has an enormous advantage in the coronavirus fight as an isolated island chain that ... |
| Number of Oahu vacation rental units is shrinking | The number of residential vacation rentals on Oahu continues to fall, according to the latest monthly Hawaii Tourism Authority study released this week.
That suggests the city’s contentious new law cracking down on enforcement of illegal sh... |
| Kokua Line: Would-be Hawaii travelers have many questions about preflight tests | Question: I get email promotions from Hawaiian Airlines, and they have good fares for after the quarantine is lifted if you have a negative test result. My question is, What if I buy my ticket now and then, God forbid, my test comes back po... |
| This couple from Hawaii doesn’t recommend moving to the islands—here’s why | Shayla Marie Ma-e is a lifelong Hawaii resident. But to anyone dreaming of escaping to the islands for a new life — especially during the pandemic — she strongly encourages thinking again.
“I would not recommend moving to Hawaii,” Ma-e, 28,... |
| 2 Princeton grads just bought out hotels in Hawaii and Arkansas and are betting on college students paying them $15,000 to study in a 'bubble' | View from The U Experience's Waikiki location. The U Experience
Two Princeton grads have come up with an idea to "unbundle" the college experience from physical colleges: having students take their remote classes from hotels in Ar... |
| Complaints against vacation rentals can be filed online | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / OCT. 1, 2019
An illegal vacation rental is seen on Hanapepe Loop.
Oahu residents can now go on the internet to lodge complaints with the city against neighbors operating illegal vacation rentals.
An online complaint form h... |
| Fewer visitors intend to return to Hawaii within 5 years, survey finds | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2021
Tourists have returned to Waikiki after COVID-19 restrictions eased, but some don’t plan a repeat visit anytime soon, citing the high cost of vaca... |
| State seeking farm tenants in Central Oahu | A state agency is seeking experienced farmers to lease 661 acres of public crop lands near Wahiawa.
The Agribusiness Development Corp. is offering to rent six parcels ranging from 10 acres to 194 acres for up to 35 years at prices starting ... |
| 9 vacation hot spots that are leveling Airbnbs with regulations and restrictions to curb the surge of short-term rentals | New Orleans is cracking down on short-term rentals. The city — shown here, its main drag of bars and restaurants, Bourbon Street — draws about 20 million tourists a year. SeanPavonePhoto / iStock This story is available exclusively to Insid... |
| HTA puts out third call for U.S. tourism contract | The Hawaii Tourism Authority kicked off its third procurement for a U.S. tourism contract by soliciting bids for a contractor to provide Hawaii tourism destination brand management and marketing services for the U.S. market.
At the same tim... |
| The 4 types of vacations that may be hard to book in 2022 | After two years of living with Covid-19, travelers are making big vacation plans again.
But not every type of trip may be available this year, travel professionals said.
That’s because many people postponed more ambitious vacations during t... |
| Proposal to charge environmental fee to come to Hawaii gaining support | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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People hiked to the top of the popular Lanikai Pillbox trail in July. There is currently no charge for hiking at the site.
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| Here's a complete list of destinations opening to vaccinated travelers | The list of places that's welcoming vaccinated people is growing by the week.
Proof of vaccines is easing travel restrictions to some places, and is the only way travelers can gain entrance to others.
Yet from health forms to testing protoc... |
