June 03--Revenue from Orange County's tourist-development tax for the month of April fell 4.2 percent compared with a year ago, the result of an early Easter holiday that this year fell in March, county Comptroller Martha Haynie said Monday.

The tax, charged on short-term rentals such as hotels and motels, generated $16.2 million, compared with $16.9 million in April 2012.

Through the first seven months of the county's fiscal year, the tax has generated $113.9 million, up 5.8 percent compared with the same period a year ago.

"Although April year-to-year TDT collections are less, due to the timing of the spring holiday, the Central Florida hospitality industry continues to prosper relating to year 2013," said Richard Maladecki, president and chief executive officer of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association.

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