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Maui visitor spending increases in October despite fewer visitors
Ten months into 2025, Maui is still outpacing last year’s visitor totals — even though October delivered the island’s first year-over-year dip since midsummer.
DBEDT: Maui visitor arrivals lag in May; officials expect ‘soft summer’ for tourism
The island of Maui recently experienced its slowest tourism month of the year, with 195,784 visitors flying to the island in May, according to preliminary data from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Senate committee rejects nomination of DBEDT director
A senate committee on Thursday voted to reject the nomination of Chris Sadayasu as director of the State Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Despite the committee’s recommendation against consent, Sadayasu’s nomination will move forward for a vote and final consideration by the full 25-member Senate.
25% Decline in International Students Spending in 2016-17
The report found that foreign students in Hawaiʻi spent $225.3 million for the 2016-17 school year, a 25% decline from 2015-16.
Hawaiʻi Hosts First Ever Economic Summit with Leaders from Japan
DBEDT and the U.S.-Japan Council convene gathering to spur economic activity and develop opportunities between Hawaiʻi and Japan
