A Look Back at 1982, a Pivotal Year in the Transition to Today’s Hawai‘i
The plantation economy was dying, tourism sagged and the year’s events were harbingers of what we face now.
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The plantation economy was dying, tourism sagged and the year’s events were harbingers of what we face now.
Income was $4,599 per capita, but you needed at least $12,064 a year for a moderate family lifestyle.
It was a year of immense change, with grand visions for the future. Some dreams came to pass, and others remain just dreams.
Globally, many popular destinations are experiencing a backlash against tourism. Here are multiple perspectives on the message that Hawai‘i should send to potential visitors.
2025 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Roy and Kathy Sakuma operate four studios on O‘ahu, and would “never say no to any parent.”