CACVB Dollar Per Room Program

In 2006, the South Carolina General Assembly approved a measure that would allow for Convention and Visitors Bureaus to participate in a new grant program. The program calls for destinations within South Carolina to raise a minimum of $500,000 of private sector funds that would then be matched by the state $.50 on the $1.00.
In order to generate additional funds in the private sector, the CACVB created the "Dollar Per Room" program, otherwise known as a destination fee. Other destinations in South Carolina, such as Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, Columbia and Greenville, have also implemented similar programs in an effort to drive more tourism marketing dollars their way.

Interested in becoming a Dollar per Room Night participant?

 Download the agreement form here

Fax or mail it to Catherine Dority at:
Charleston Area CVB
423 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Fax: 843-853-0444
Attn: Catherine Dority

How it Works

Accommodation properties that participants in the program add $1.00 per room / per night to all guest folios, in addition to other taxes and fees, over-and-above the guestroom rate. A blank invoice is sent monthly to participating properties. Properties have a net of 30-days to remit payment.


What Benefits do Participants Receive?

  • Explorecharleston.com features an icon promoting our Dollar per Room participants. The icon is refreshed with each click, rotating through the lodging properties so that each participant receives additional on-line exposure.
  • Advance notice for on-line marketing programs is provided specifically for those participating in the Dollar per Room program.
  • Participants are given the opportunity to participate in CACVB special group sales events, when possible. Special event opportunities vary annually depending on target markets and space availability.
  • Dollar per Room participants enjoy exclusive exposure through the Santee Welcome Center, located along the I-95 corridor in eastern South Carolina.