Report: Charleston area got fewer tourism dollars in '08 (updated)

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A report by the College of Charleston's Office of Tourism Analysis stated that the Charleston area saw $40 million less in impact from tourist spending 2008.

The Post and Courier has the brief.

Note: I should be getting a copy of the report in the morning and will update this story once I have it.

Update March 26: And here is a copy of said report.