Hawaii forecast: Tourism strong, growth modest

Published August 17, 2012 7:31pm ET



HONOLULU (AP) — A state report says Hawaii’s economy is expected to see only modest growth for the rest of 2012 and 2013, despite a strong tourism industry.

The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism released its third quarter economic forecast Thursday. The report says that while non-tourism sectors have not fully rebounded, there are signs of recovery.

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