When Hurricane Dorian brushed by Volusia and Flagler counties last week without causing major property damage, residents felt a sense of relief. But the storm’s effect has been quietly brutal for hotels, restaurants, attractions and other businesses tied to the area’s tourism economy. While no one has an exact figure, area experts believe the loss to hotels alone amount to tens of millions of dollars. Add in restaurants and their employees, and the losses are much greater. “It’s huge,” said Rob Burnetti,
Source: Dorian takes multi-million-dollar bite out of tourism in Volusia and Flagler