Hurricanes tips

Visit Florida launched a new campaign Monday to inform tourists that many parts of the state are open and ready to welcome visitors after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

While hurricanes bring short-term devastation, they often boost medium-term hotel performance in affected regions. Analysts at investment banks Bernstein, Baird, and Truist expect hurricanes Milton and Helene to impact hotel occupancy and revenue in Florida for months.

Floridians are returning to their homes and businesses to survey the damage after millions were advised to evacuate before Hurricane Milton.

The Tampa Bay region on the west coast of Florida is preparing for a cataclysmic storm, touted as one of the most powerful in recent history. 

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, October 8, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

Airbnb will be introducing a new cancellation policy on June 6 for weather-related events and government travel restrictions.