Doesn’t tourism put added burden on our local infrastructure and essential services?
Tourists use much of the same infrastructure and services that residents use, including roads, bridges, highways, airports, police/fire protection, medical services, etc. In an area like the Grand Strand, our average tourist population nearly equals the permanent population. During peak season, the total population (visitor and resident combined) can more than double. No doubt, a growing tourism industry requires adequate investment and maintenance of our local infrastructure and public services. The positive impact of tourism on infrastructure and public services benefits everyone – residents, tourists and businesses. Without tourism, the area would not be able to expand publicly-owned facilities, like the Myrtle Beach Convention Center or the Myrtle Beach International Airport. Without tourism, the area would not be able to fund new road projects, including RIDE I & RIDE II. Without tourism, the area would not be able to fund much of the planned expansion of educational facilities. W
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