This footage was filmed and produced 14 August 2023.

The pandemic had its ups and downs for tourism, with a total shutdown followed by a flurry of vacations due to pent-up demand. This year, small businesses say the pace of vacations is returning to normal. But now they have to contend with extreme weather - many point out that it is hurting business, but more temperate locations are experiencing a boom.

Tourism-related businesses have always been at the mercy of the weather. But with heat waves, fires and storms becoming more frequent and intense, small businesses increasingly see extreme weather as their next long-term challenge.

This footage illustrates people cooling off during hot weather in Miami, Houston and New York, USA.