The Caribbean lost more than $1 billion in tourism revenue after hurricanes deterred visitors during the costliest storm season on record, and recovery efforts could cost close to $6 billion.

Hurricane Bud weakened to a tropical storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast on Wednesday, the U.S National Hurricane Center said, adding that it should diminish further before hitting the Baja California peninsula late the next day.

Hurricane Bud continued to build strength Sunday west of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean as it threatened to potentially make landfall near the Los Cabos resort region by late week.

The destination says it wants to put travelers’ minds at ease and let them know they can book a getaway to the Cayman Islands and receive cancellation coverage in the event of a storm.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami said at 2 p.m. EDT Monday that Alberto was maintaining its strength as it approached the Florida Panhandle and was centered about 30 miles south-southwest of Panama City, Florida.

With Winter Storm Grayson sending snow, wind and arctic temperatures up and down the East Coast this week, travelers are facing delays and cancelations at some of the country’s largest airports.

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