Gates County Travel and Tourism Facts
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$ Impact |
Domestic tourism generated an economic impact of $3.62 million in Gates County in 1997. This is a 3.4% increase over 1996; it compares with a 2.9% increase for North Carolina. Gates is 96th in tourism impact among all 100 counties.
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Jobs |
20 jobs in Gates County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $380,000 payroll in Gates County in 1997.
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Taxes |
State and local tax revenues from travel to Gates County amounted to $330,000 in 1997. This represents a $38 tax saving to each county resident.
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Attractions |
Area attractions include Merchants Millpond State Park, which offers canoeing, fishing, hiking, camping and interpretive nature programs.
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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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