Currituck County Travel and Tourism Facts
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$ Impact |
Domestic tourism generated an economic impact of $40.81 million in Currituck County in 1997. This is a 7.3% increase over 1996; it compares with an 2.9% increase for North Carolina. Currituck is 48th in tourism impact among all 100 counties.
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Jobs |
650 jobs in Currituck County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $7.98 million payroll in Currituck County in 1997.
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Taxes |
State and local tax revenues from travel to Currituck County amounted to $3.37 million in 1997. This represents a $209 tax saving to each county resident.
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Attractions |
Area attractions include Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla, Mackey Island National Wildlife Refuge and vineyards on Knotts Island and Atlantic beaches.
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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 domestic 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 Northeast economic development region varies seasonally. During 1997 it ranged from 22.53% to 74.37%; this compares with occupancy ranging from 28% to 79% for 1995. Average daily rates for this region in 1997 ranged from $44.04 to $87.48.
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