Statehood hurts PR’s tourism industry
ConnectUS 19 [ConnectUS Fund; 4-21-2019; "18 Puerto Rico Statehood Pros and Cons"; ConnectUS; https://connectusfund.org/18-puerto-rico-statehood-pros-and-cons; Accessed 7-15-2023; AW]
11. Statehood could result in a loss of tourism money. Part of the reason why Puerto Rico is a prime tourism destination for Americans is the fact that costs are lower than other tropical destinations. If statehood were granted, then the economic conditions would improve over time to negate that advantage. Visiting the island state would be similar to the experience of traveling to Hawaii for many families. Even though the beaches might still seem exotic, there would be a loss of its rustic appeal that would make a holiday here less affordable than ever.