Hawaii Economy

What can increase the cost of operating a business in Hawaii?

• Direct land access to every mainland supplier
• No need for freight services
• Imported fuel and goods
• Unlimited local supplies at no cost

Why can a tourism downturn affect several industries at once?

• Hotels, restaurants, transport, and retail depend partly on visitors
• Tourism supports only one restaurant
• All visitors travel without spending
• Tourism has no connection to jobs

What was one impact of plantation agriculture in Hawaii?

• The end of all trade with the mainland
• Creation of a continental ice sheet
• Changes in land use and labor systems
• Elimination of every immigrant community

Which economic activities are distinct from visitor services in Hawaii?

• Government operations and military-related work
• Only resort gift shops
• Only hotel check-ins
• Only cruise-ship excursions