09/26/2024
I need a favor from our social media influencers. I spoke with the Tourism Development Authority this morning asking them for special "We are open" advertising in our in-state markets. They are getting calls and people upstate seem to think we are shut down due to the storm and all the national attention.
We are far from shutdown. The weather forecast is beautiful. The beach is really nice. Fishing is hot.
Most businesses are open.
The next 8 weeks are critical for our many restaurants, hotels, and rental operators.
So here is the ask. You can do more to make that a success than any of the advertising using the power of social media.
Share posts from local businesses, post about the wonderful meal you had, post the fish you caught. Whatever you want to show.
I was eating at Soul Flavor last night and it hit me. If I was a visitor, things seem really normal here.
We may be preoccupied getting our garages dry, and airing out the carpet, but most are ready to receive guests.
We can recover and entertain guests at the same time.
UPDATE: Toured Kure with Mayor Oliver today. They are in great shape given the circumstances. All businesses appear open. Roads are clear.
GO!