Could Charleston and Horry counties get a SC tourism tax?Known as the tourism development fee, the 1 percent sales tax generates millions for advertising the Grand Strand to out-of-town visitors. SC lawmakers could consider allowing Beaufort, Charleston and Horry counties to adopt a tourism tax.Charleston Post and Courier2d agoWhole story →CultureEconomysc tourism tax proposal
Benson backs return of Michigan film tax credits at Detroit rapper Big Sean eventDemocratic governor candidate Jocelyn Benson said she would support a return of tax incentives for films shot in Michigan, along with the creation of a state department to oversee arts, culture, tourism and sports.M Live Michigan12d agoWhole story →SecurityCulture
Surprise federal funds tackle erosion at Georgia's most popular beachErosion washed away more than 60% of Tybee Island’s beach sand, hurting tourism at the popular Georgia tourist destination, before surprise federal funding surfaced.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution18d agoWhole story →CulturePlanettybee island beach funding
Travelers flocked to Illinois last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impactIllinois tourism reached new heights last year, breaking records in visitor spending and generating over $88 billion in economic impact. That's according to Gov. JB Pritzker’s office. Around 115...SFGATE1mo agoWhole story →CultureEconomyJB Pritzkerillinois tourism record
