The largest industry is the visitor industry, which includes hotels and other accommodations, airlines, taxis and other ground transportation, and also restaurants, retail and wholesale trade, and services such as banks, utilities, and manufacturing. Sugar is the largest agricultural product, and government is a large employment sector. Most residents live on Kauai because they like the rural setting, the extraordinary scenery and the slower pace of life. Most of their leisure time is spent outdoors, in the company of family and friends. Suits and ties are not worn unless someone is going to a meeting in Honolulu or on the mainland.
Aloha wear is favored by most business people.
Food is a favorite topic of discussion and eating is a favorite activity. There are the usual modern-day pressures, but most of the people here manage to preserve a distinctly Kauai style of life. Welcome to our Kauai. We hope you'll come and visit, for we want to share the beauty and aloha spirit of this special island with you.