Heavy rains and wastewater spill dampens Hawaii outlook

Saturday, 05 Apr, 2006 0

The recent forecast for Hawaii’s tourism industry: cloudy.

First, there were almost 46 days of rain. Then, many popular beaches had to be closed after 48 million gallons of untreated wastewater spilled. Signs went up on popular beaches: “No swimming.”

That came on the heels of damage done by the 46 days of torrential rain, which set a record and caused up to $50 million in damages.

“I’ve never seen anything like this weather  —  it’s starting to be like Seattle,” said a spokesman for Hawaiian Airlines.

And the impact on the state’s biggest industry, tourism?

Tourist officials say it’s too early to tell.

The misfortunes have helped in at least one way: visitors are spending much more at the gift shops. Umbrellas are particularly popular.

Report by David Wilkening



 

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