A new tourism report, showing a significant drop in May visitation to Ocean City compared to last year, is due to a change in the way data is collected.
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Hotel and short-term rental occupancy rates in Ocean City declined in March 2025 compared to the same month last year.
Some residents and homeowners have voiced their opposition on new rental rules in Ocean City.
Occupancy limits for rentals in residential and mobile home areas are set to be a key topic of discussion at Tuesday's Ocean City meeting.
On Monday the Ocean City Town Council officially banned the commercial use and occupancy of houseboats within town limits.