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Chamber reports tourism dip after hurricane; local events and marketing planned

Carter County Board of Commissioners · March 18, 2025
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Carter County tourism director reported a roughly 40% immediate drop in lodging-tax receipts after the hurricane with more recent declines of 2–3%; the Chamber highlighted state-supported destination optimization, paid and earned media placements, and the return of the Carter County Omnium bike race in late May.

The Carter County Chamber of Commerce presented its quarterly tourism report to the commission, describing the hurricane's effect on lodging taxes and recovery efforts.

The chamber's tourism director (who identified himself as Drew) said the immediate aftermath of the…

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