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Tourism generates $1.26 billion for Charlotte County in fiscal 2024, official figures show
Summary
Tourism director Sean Daugherty and consultant Joseph Saint Germain told the commission May 13 that fiscal‑year 2024 tourism produced about $1.26 billion in economic impact, supported roughly 12,008 jobs and contributed approximately $35 million in net tax benefit to the county.
Consultant Joseph Saint Germain presented the county's tourism research results for fiscal year 2024 at the May 13 commission meeting, reporting total economic impact of about $1.26 billion.
Saint Germain said direct visitor spending totaled roughly $859 million and total visitation exceeded 1.1 million people in FY24, increases year‑over‑year. Using the survey and economic modeling, he said tourism supported approximately 12,008 jobs and generated about $390 million in…
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