Craven County Travel and Tourism Facts
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$ Impact |
Domestic tourism generated an economic impact of $66.18 million in Craven County in 1997. This is 5 % increase over 1996; it compares with a 2.9% increase for North Carolina. Craven is 31st in tourism impact among all 100 counties.
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Jobs |
1,010 jobs in Craven County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $15.27 million payroll in Craven County in 1997.
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Taxes |
State and local tax revenues from travel to Craven County amounted to $4.82 million in 1997. This represents a $50 tax saving to each county resident.
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Attractions |
Local attractions include the Tryon Palace and gardens, museums focusing on the Civil War and fire fighting, numerous landmarks in historic New Bern and the Croatan National Forest. |
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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 Global Tranpark economic development region varies seasonally. During 1997 it ranged from 25.07% to 74.37%; this compares with occupancy ranging from 28% to 79% for 1995. Average daily rates for this region in 1997 ranged from $46.37 to $84.04.
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