- July 24, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) – Branson business owners are having a very successful summer season. More people are getting out of their houses and flocking to the tourist town.
There is still some concern about Branson being a “hot spot” tourist destination as COVID-19 cases rise throughout southwest Missouri, but it’s not stopping people from visiting the many attractions throughout the city.
Grant Sloan, vice president of the Branson Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau, said business is spiking compared to 2019.
“We’re up 25% year to date in our taxing district compared to 2019,” Sloan said.
Sloan said businesses are also having record weekends this summer.
”We know we’re making up for lost time, but it’s just really exciting to see this kind of traction and this many people coming and seeing Branson, some of them for the very first time,” Sloan said.
As more people gather in what’s considered a hot spot destination, Sloan said…
