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Things to Know About Lawsuits and Tourism a Month After Fire Leveled a Hawaii Community

Nearly a month after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 115 people, authorities on Maui are working their way through a list of the missing that has grown almost as quickly as names have …

Erie Canal Tourist Boat Capsizing in New York Takes 1 Life

One person was killed and multiple people were sent to local hospitals after a boat capsized Monday during a tour of an underground cavern system built to carry water from the Erie Canal beneath the western New York city of …

Climate Change to Affect Hawaii’s Tourism Industry, Says Study

A University of Hawaii report is warning the state’s tourism industry to start preparing now for the effects of climate change. The study says Hawaii will likely see more competition for visitors as warmer climate zones expand and new, easier-to-reach …

New Mexico Spaceport Wants Protections From Tourist Lawsuits

Spaceport America has been urging legislators to limit potential lawsuits from wealthy outer space tourists who take off from New Mexico, saying such a bill is crucial to the future of the project. At issue is liability for passengers who …

Post-Ike Galveston Reports Record $8.4M in Tourism Revenue

Galveston had a record $8.4 million in peak-season tourism revenue this year in a continuing turnaround since Hurricane Ike battered the Southeast Texas island. The Galveston County Daily-News reported that officials believe a $100,000 marketing campaign called “It’s Island Time” …

Thailand Races to Defend Bangkok from Floods

Thailand raced on Tuesday to build floodwalls on the outskirts of Bangkok to prevent the worst floods in half a century from inundating parts of the capital later this week when water flowing from the north reaches the low-lying city. …