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Gov. Josh Green has officially named a director for every state department. Most nominees have decades of experience in related government agencies, while a handful of people come from the private sector.
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The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority held its annual conference this week in Honolulu, but it’s a controversial time for the group. Its board met to reassess how it should market the islands after the cancellation of a major contract by a former state director. HPR’s Casey Harlow has more.
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The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is back at square one in finding a firm to handle the state's branding and marketing for the U.S.
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With all of the buzz around the probability of a soon recession, economists are saying that the effects of the nationwide downfall will be minimal on Hawaiʻi.
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October's visitor arrivals were almost equal to the pre-pandemic amount —and visitors are spending more money.
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State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Director Mike McCartney leaves office next week. But he wants to cancel a lucrative marketing contract for Hawaiʻi's tourism sector before he heads out — and start the process all over again, for the third time in a year. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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More than 700,000 visitors came to the islands last month, spending nearly $1.5 billion. Arrivals are still down, but only by 4.5%.
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Vacation rentals throughout the islands still saw high demand and revenue last month despite lower occupancy rates. HPR’s Casey Harlow has more.
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The event will host more than 50 workshops covering online marketing, financial planning and staffing plans for small businesses. There will also be representatives from nonprofit lenders and banks — backed by the Small Business Administration.
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A state report says Hawaiʻi's economy will grow at a slower rate than previously expected. That's despite strong tax collections, and an improving labor market. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.