Marion County s economy, including its tourism industry, is not only rebounding from the year-long pandemic, it is reaching record-breaking new heights, according to county tourism and airport data.
While area home sales continue to climb at breakneck speed, and commercial and residential development continues to explode, so are the indicators that Marion County is becoming more of a tourist destination than just a stopover.
The Tourist Development Council (TDC) announced recently that it broke a record for the most monthly tourism tax revenue generated from short-term accommodations. There is 4% tax on daily room rates at hotels and other lodging throughout the county.