East End Tourism Industry Escapes Flu Hitting Other RegionsThe East End tourism industry had a good summer, setting it apart from other areas. Suffolk tourism statistics show a strong summer and anecdotal evidence paints a picture of a hot, if not sizzling, East End summer. We were probably even with last year from occupancy and attendance,” said Bryan DeLuca, president of the East End Tourism Alliance and executive director of the Long Island Aquarium. DeLuca said all five East End towns, including Riverhead, Southampton, East Hampton, Shelter Island and Southold seem to be doing fairy well. “Long Island’s East End continues to be a cornerstone of our region’s tourism economy, drawing visitors from around the world,” Discover Long Island COO Sharon Wyman said.