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County tourism office reports record visitor spending and rising short‑term rentals
Summary
Mecklenburg County tourism reported direct visitor spending rose about 13% to nearly $130 million in 2024, supporting 879 jobs and generating roughly $7.3 million in state and local taxes; staff cited growth in lodging and short‑term rental inventory.
Mecklenburg County's tourism office reported fiscal-year 2024 visitation and spending data showing growth across key measures.
Tourism staff (identified in the meeting as Tina) told supervisors that direct visitor spending in the county increased by about 13% from 2023 to 2024, rising to nearly $130 million. The office estimated the growth supported 879 local jobs and…
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