Daytona Beach Tourism Officials Seek New Ways to Draw Travelers
Over the last five years, profits have been falling for many beach side retailers in Daytona Beach, FL as crowds have dwindled. So local small business owners have organized to make their voice heard in the debate over the future of Daytona Beach tourism. Some ideas they have come up with to revive the beach side include more police patrols, cleaner neighborhoods, fewer temporary vendors and more parking.
The mayor is supportive of working with these business owners to find solutions. They've made it clear to officials that it's not only the stalled-out economy that's making for lower profits, it's also linked to the meager parking supply and street vendors who hijack their profits during special events. The ocean front buildings in need of upgrades are not helping matters either.