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The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority discussed monthly visitor figures during its board of directors meeting last week. Compared to July 2019, hotels last month saw increases of 30% or higher in key metrics — such as revenue per room and average daily room rate.
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A new report shows the recovery of the state’s tourism industry accelerated last month. Some metrics even surpassed 2019 numbers. HPR’s Casey Harlow has more.
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An estimated 42% of private-sector employees were working remotely as of August 2021, according to a report by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Employees were more likely to work from home if they earned a higher income and had a bachelor’s degree.
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Visitors are spending more money on their Hawaiʻi vacation compared to pre-pandemic, but arrival numbers are still recovering. HPR’s Casey Harlow has more.
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Hawaiʻi’s unemployment rate fell to a seasonally adjusted 4.1% in March from 4.2% the previous month. The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism says the leisure and hospitality sector added jobs.
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Hawaiʻi’s tourism industry continues to improve but it hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels. HPR’s Jason Ubay reports.
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Despite several uncertainties for the future, Hawaiʻi’s economy continues to recover with positive performances in the first quarter of 2022. HPR’s Casey Harlow has more.
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A Public Utilities commissioner said backup diesel generators would need to be purchased if the state didn’t meet its 2045 clean energy goal. State Senator Glenn Wakai told State Energy Officer Scott Glenn the comment made him believe the state doesn’t have a strategy to meet its goal.
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The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism reports the return of visitors, restoration of business operations and other factors have led to the recovery of tax revenues.
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A new report says the state’s economy is projected to be better than previously expected this year. HPR’s Casey Harlow has more.