Strong 2008 for Outer Banks Tourism
Posted by Mike Bishal onThe Outer Banks Visitors Bureau released their August statistics. Gross occupancy receipts for the month of August were up 13.7%. That is a extremely positive sign for the health of tourism along the Outer Banks. Another strong sign was that restaurant receipts were up 2.8%. A double digit increase in tourism for a single month is staggering. Also, it was reported that gross occupancy receipts for the year were up 3.9%.
What does this mean for those looking to buy a house on the Outer Banks?
Now is a great time to start looking for a home. An increase in gross occupancy means that more visitors are coming to the Outer Banks. Again, that is a very positive sign for anyone looking to buy an Outer Banks home to use as a rental property. A…1185 Views, 0 Comments