That figure doesn't include what economists call the multiplier effect, which is additional spending by individuals and businesses that get income from tourism.
The study predicts that if there are no serious hitches, tourism will grow to contribute $15.9 billion annually to the state's economy by 2006. The industry is expected to provide 172,000 jobs this year, rising to 202,000 in 10 years.
Paid for by 50 participating Hawaii companies, the study was conducted by WEFA Group Inc., a leading international economic consulting and forecasting firm. WEFA did not use the multiplier effect, saying that economists don't agree on how it should be applied to tourism.
Norton Lilly represents a number of first-class liner operations serving Hawaii, and under its specialty division, Kerr Norton Marine, provides services to cruise ships, bulk cargo ships and tankers at Hawaii ports.
Frank Abreu Jr., formerly president of TheoDavies Marine, has been named president of Norton Lilly Hawaii Inc., the company's new name. The business will continue to operate from its Iwilei Road office.