Wet April weather keeps Myrtle Beach tourists away
Cool and wet April weather reduced lodging occupancy and average daily rates on the Grand Strand, with figures lower than the prior year. Tourism trackers expected a slight rebound, while Taylor Damonte of Coastal Carolina University noted spring travel is more weather driven.
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Weather forecast and occupancy drop across lodging sectors
Damonte notes visitors skip trips when rain is highly likely. For six weeks from March 24 to May 4 occupancy and rates fell versus 2012. Hotel and condo occupancy down 8.5 percent, daily rates down 3.6 percent. Vacation rentals down 5.8 percent with rates falling 10 percent.
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Nursing room opens for mothers at Shaw base
At the 3rd Army headquarters at Shaw Air Force Base South Carolina a new nursing center provides privacy for mothers to express milk in a dedicated room with a fridge freezer microwave and storage. Army civilian Tracey Leven recalls past difficulties and says the room marks progress in a male dominated military where women serve in greater numbers and on active duty. Dianna Troyer and others welcome the privacy and support this facility offers during Mother's Day week.
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