Duplin County Travel and Tourism Facts
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$ Impact |
Domestic tourism generated an economic impact of $18.78 million in Duplin County in 1997. This is 4.6 % increase over 1996; it compares with a 2.9% increase for North Carolina. Duplin is 70th in tourism impact among all 100 counties.
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Jobs |
180 jobs in Duplin County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $2.62 million payroll in Duplin County in 1997.
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Taxes |
State and local tax revenues from travel to Duplin County amounted to $1.54 million in 1997. This represents a $33 tax saving to each county resident.
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Attractions |
Local attractions include historic Kenansville, Liberty Hall plantation, the Duplin County Cowan Museum, Duplin Wine Cellars, farm tours and a pickle festival.
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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 Global Transpark economic development region varies seasonally. During 1997 it ranged from 25.07% to 74.37%; this compares with occupancy ranging from 35% to 78% for 1995. Average daily rates for this region in 1997 ranged from $46.37 to $84.04.
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