Report Predicts Boost in Hotel Business for New Year's

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Hotels in Myrtle Beach can expect to see a boost in business during the week following Christmas. Over forty percent of hotel rooms are currently reserved in Myrtle Beach through New Year's Eve.

According to a tourism update by Coastal Carolina University, hotel occupancy rates will increase through December 31. The report shows that New Year's Eve will draw hundreds of visitors to the Grand Strand area, which will kick off 2010 on a better note than 2009.

Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes says a push in advertisement for the Grand Strand could make next year a better year as well.

Rhodes told WMBF, "We cannot expect to see a tremendous increase, but if we can maintain right now and not lose any business, we're going to be way ahead of the game."

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