MYRTLE BEACH (AP) -- Those new rules on biker rallies in Myrtle Beach seem to be having an effect, as hotel occupancy was down sharply during last month's rallies.
The Brittain Center for Resort Tourism at Coastal Carolina University reports occupancy at Myrtle Beach hotels was down 40 percent during the Harley Davidson Rally. Occupancy during the later Bikefest over Memorial Day was down almost 30 percent.
The center says declines at hotels outside the city were not as steep.
Myrtle Beach recently passed nearly a dozen laws to discourage biker rallies, including a tougher noise ordinance as well as helmet and anti-loitering ordinances.
The center predicts hotel occupancy in the area for the next month is expected to be about the same as last year.
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