RSS 2.0 Collier County tourism once again experienced growth.
There were 111,700 visitors staying in hotels or other short-term rentals in May, up 3.9% from 107,500 in May 2009, according to Tampa-based Research Data Services, Inc.
Hotel occupancy rose 2.3% in May, compared to the same month a year ago. The total economic impact of tourism reached nearly $98.3 million in May 2010, up 5.4% from May 2009.
Visitation from other parts of Florida increased 8.5% in May. From the Southeast it was up 14.9%; the Midwest was up 1.2%. Canada had the biggest year-over-year increase at 35%.
Surveys showed that the “unspoiled environment” and the “white, sandy beaches” were the most influential factors bringing visitors here in May.
Courtesy of the Naples Daily News
