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Tourism stays strong in Burke County after storm recovery; TDA reports boosted revenues and hotel demand
Summary
The Burke County Tourism Development Authority reported record-level room demand and strong occupancy since late September, prompting a budget increase and planned new lodging development; the TDA said recovery-related stays and long-term visitors are driving sustained revenue.
The Burke County Tourism Development Authority told commissioners on Monday that tourism revenue and hotel demand remain strong following recovery work after the Sept. 28 storm.
Ed Phillips, representing the TDA, said cash on hand for the TDA was $957,806 as of March 31, and the authority recently increased its budget to $1.4 million to reflect stronger-than-expected revenue. Phillips said September's storm initially…
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