Despite a shaky economy and the specter of higher gas prices, tourism is expected to continue its solid improvement this year in the Carolinas, where it means almost $39 billion to the two states’ economies.
“We’re in the midst of a slow-motion recovery, but tourism remains a bright spot,” said Brad Dean, president and CEO of the chamber of commerce in Myrtle Beach, the oceanfront town that attracts about 14 million visitors a year.
South Carolina’s former parks and tourism director agreed.
Good news for those of us that are SC taxpayers. Now if some of that money could be spent on colleges and universities and libraries, I would be really happy.