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Visitor Spending Increased in August 2025 Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals

Posted on Sep 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: September 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 806,776 total visitors to the Hawaiian...

Climate champions in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Indonesia and Kiribati recognized at COP29 for local climate adaptation

Winners of the 2024 Local Adaptation Champions Awards featured four innovative initiatives empowering communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, November 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Four winners of the 2024 Local...

Charting Sustainable Futures: Kiribati Embraces Strategic Environmental Assessment

In the heart of the Blue Pacific, the island nation of Kiribati is taking bold steps to safeguard its environment while pursuing sustainable development. A recent workshop in Tarawa, marks a significant milestone in the country's journey towards...

Global Times: How China-PICs climate cooperation implements GGI to bridge North-South development gap

Beijing, China, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A refreshing early autumn breeze arrives as expected in September. Inside a classroom in Liaocheng, East China's Shandong Province, a miniature "United Nations" has taken shape. From Samoa in the...

Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Declined in July 2025

Posted on Aug 28, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: August 28, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in July...

Call for Applications: UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025

The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...

Visitor Spending Increased Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals in June 2025

Posted on Jul 31, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: July 31, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 857,102 total visitors to the Hawaiian Islands...

China Urges Unified Global Response to Tackle Climate Change

(MENAFN) China’s foreign minister on Wednesday urged a unified global response to the climate crisis, emphasizing the need for collective action from all nations. Wang Yi made the remarks during a joint press conference with Kiribati's President...

China Urges Unity to Combat Climate Change

(MENAFN) China’s foreign minister called on Wednesday for worldwide collaboration to tackle the challenges posed by climate change. Speaking at a press briefing alongside Kiribati's President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau, following the Third...

Global Leaders Convene at UN Day of Hope Summit; Dr. Hugues Sanon Recognized for Peace and Human Dignity Efforts

UN hosts Day of Hope Summit spotlighting conscience-led leadership; Dr. Hugues Sanon honored for global peace and sustainability advocacy NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural International Day of Hope Summit, held...

Visitor Arrivals and Expenditures Increased in May 2025

Posted on Jun 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: June 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in May...

China Dominates 44% of Visible Fishing Activity Worldwide

Washington, D.C., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, on the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing, Oceana released an analysis of China’s global fishing* activity worldwide between 2022 and...

Visitor Industry Grows Again in April 2025

Posted on May 29, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: May 29, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in April...

Visitor Industry Expanded in March 2025

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: April 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in March...

Visitor Spending Increased in February 2025

Posted on Mar 27, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: March 27, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 240,525 total visitors in Hawaii on any given...

Microbix & ACPCC support efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario and MELBOURNE, Australia, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbix Biosystems Inc. (TSX: MBX, OTCQX: MBXBF, Microbix®), a life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter, and the Australian Centre for the Prevention of...

Tourism Off to a Positive Start for 2025

Posted on Feb 27, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: February 27, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 792,177 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...

World First: TMC and PAMCO Achieve a New Nodule Processing Milestone, Unlocking Critical Energy & Steelmaking Materials at Existing Facilities

TMC and PAMCO have successfully demonstrated the production flowsheet for its initial commercial production using a 2,000-tonne sample of nodules collected during TMC subsidiary Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.’s 2022 test mining, at PAMCO’s commercial...

ADB Appoints Emma Veve as Director General for Pacific

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (3 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Emma Veve as Director General of its Pacific Department (PARD), where she will be responsible for the department’s vision and strategy in the subregion....

Visitor Industry Continued Improvement in December 2024

Posted on Jan 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: January 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 910,055 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...