Bladen County Travel and Tourism Facts
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$ Impact |
Domestic tourism generated an economic impact of $21.36 million in Bladen County in 1997. This is a 3.2% increase over 1996; it compares with a 2.9% increase for North Carolina. Bladen is 66th in tourism impact among all 100 counties.
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Jobs |
180 jobs in Bladen County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $2.64 million payroll in Bladen County in 1997.
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Taxes |
State and local tax revenues from travel to Bladen County amounted to $1.77 million in 1997. This represents a $63 tax saving to each county resident.
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Attractions |
Area attractions include the at Jones Lake and Singletary Lake State Parks, Bladen Lakes Educational State Forest and White Lake all of which provide ample opportunities for swimming, boating, camping, hiking, fishing and golf.
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Visitors |
A 1994 survey found historic sites, beaches, scenic areas, museums, golf, and fishing most popular amount visitor to North Carolina. Average age is 41 years; 45% had household incomes $50,000 or more; 48% are college graduates, 21% graduate or professional school educated.
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Origins |
Top states of origin for North Carolina dome4stic visitors are Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina, Ohio and Georgia.
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Hotels |
Some 38% of visitors stay in hotels and motels. Hotel occupancy for the Southeast economic development region varies seasonally. During 1997 it ranged from 37.98% to 74.13%; this compares with occupancy ranging from 35% to 78% for 1995. Average daily rates for this region in 1997 ranged from $31.29 to 67.71.
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