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2003 LODGING REVENUE BY MONTH
In 2003, lodging revenue was again the largest contributor to gross business receipts in Pigeon Forge. Lodging revenue increased 1%, totaling $125.4 million. October lodging revenue showed the highest increase over 2002 at 10%. Pigeon Forge's occupancy rate continues to remain strong, as it is higher than the national average. (Source: tia.org).
Month |
Tax Collected
@ 2 1/4 %
|
Gross Business |
% of Change |
Jan. |
$ 49,115 |
$ 2,425,068 |
-1 |
Feb. |
$ 65,938 |
$ 3,230,130 |
-13 |
Mar. |
$ 108,088 |
$ 5,317,226 |
-14 |
Apr. |
$ 192,430 |
$ 8,829,950 |
1 |
May |
$ 204,716 |
$ 9,404,781 |
1 |
June |
$ 329,993 |
$ 14,968,940 |
-4 |
July |
$ 439,576 |
$ 19,621,172 |
0 |
Aug. |
$ 312,408 |
$ 14,007,396 |
4 |
Sept. |
$ 286,274 |
$ 12,982,808 |
3 |
Oct. |
$ 372,971 |
$ 16,922,133 |
10 |
Nov. |
$ 219,369 |
$ 9,890,670 |
-2 |
Dec. |
$ 163,537 |
$ 7,842,872 |
2 |
Total |
$ 2,744,415 |
$ 125,443,146 |
1 |
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