AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Economy: Hawaii welcomed nearly 829,000 visitors in April, down slightly year over year, but total visitor spending rose to about $1.7 billion as per-person-per-day spending jumped more than 14%, with gains in shopping, lodging and dining. Maui Wildfire Relief: Gov. Josh Green backed a court ruling that limits attorney fees tied to Maui wildfire settlement claims, aiming to push more recovery money to survivors and families; the Maui Wildfires Compensation Program has distributed $111.5 million to 79 claimants. Local Business & Food Safety: The state Department of Health authorized Ohana Sub & Deli, Inc. to reopen after critical violations—like a nonfunctional handwashing sink and insufficient hot water—were corrected. Workforce & Education: UH expanded its tuition-free Hoapili Teacher Pathways program statewide, adding online, after-work courses to help more students transition into elementary teacher licensure. Tourism Training: Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response launched its Marine Stewards Program to train hospitality workers to better protect monk seals and other marine animals. Aviation & Trade Links: Philippine Airlines signed oneworld’s MOU to join the alliance, boosting connectivity across Asia-Pacific. Business Development: DBEDT will host the fourth annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference (June 23) focused on food innovation and getting local products to market.
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