"Kauai's Economy Remains Strong in 2007 - Construction boom, tourism growth lead the way
Despite a downturn in the housing market, the Kauai economy in 2007 remains strong — more heated than the rest of the state, where a slowdown is occurring. There has been a staggering explosion of Garden Island construction, building permits remain strong and the island leads the state in visitor arrival growth."
Source: First Hawaiian Bank