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Irma won’t dampen Florida’s tourism industry long term

Reema Khrais Sep 12, 2017
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Irma won’t dampen Florida’s tourism industry long term

Reema Khrais Sep 12, 2017
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Florida’s tourism business is worth more than $100 billion, and Hurricane Irma has put a dent in it. Even as some major theme parks re-open and airlines resume flights this week, some destinations face long roads to recovery, and workers will suffer from lost wages and tips.

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