Neighbor islands' recovery finally on track, report finds

By Alan Yonan Jr.

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 18, 2012

~~<p>The long-running construction industry slump on the neighbor islands is finally reaching bottom, setting the stage for expansion over the next several years, according to a report released today by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization.</p>
<p>As is the case on Oahu, however, the leading economic driver on the neighbor islands will be the visitor industry, propelled by a continuing boom in visitors from international markets outside of Japan, UHERO researchers reported.</p>
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The long-running construction industry slump on the neighbor islands is finally reaching bottom, setting the stage for expansion over the next several years, according to a report released today by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization.

As is the case on Oahu, however, the leading economic driver on the neighbor islands will be the visitor industry, propelled by a continuing boom in visitors from international markets outside of Japan, UHERO researchers reported. Login for more...