Ocean City Tourism Shifts Amid Hotel Decline | Annapolis News

Ocean City’s tourism is in flux: hotels are struggling with record-low bookings and occupancy, hit hard by bad weather and a canceled festival, while Airbnb rentals surge as travelers pivot to more affordable alternatives. Longtime residents worry the beach town’s working-class soul is fading under rising prices, making it less accessible — but the shift toward short-term stays may signal a new era in coastal vacations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b216a67bf69743fc