Florida tourist industry counts the cost of Irma's devastation

The state's $90bn industry is taking a beating in the wake of the hurricane, and it's small businesses that could be hardest hit

Barely a month ago, Florida proudly announced a record-setting number of visitors to the Sunshine State - more than 60 million tourists coming to enjoy its theme parks, beaches and other attractions since January.

Now, in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma, tourism is facing a major challenge. The devastation caused by one of history's largest storms, especially in the popular Florida Keys, is a direct strike at the $90bn industry that fuels the state's economic engine, with the harm caused incalculable, experts say, at least in the short term.