Graham County Travel and Tourism Facts
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$ Impact |
Domestic tourism generated an economic impact of $13.75 million in Graham County in 1997. This is a 1% decrease over 1996 it compares with a 2.9% increase for North Carolina. Graham is 81st in travel impact among North Carolina's 100 counties.
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Jobs |
210 jobs in Graham County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $2.62 million payroll in Graham County in 1997.
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Taxes |
State and local tax revenues from travel to Graham County amounted to $1.44 million in 1997. This represents a $197 tax savings to each county resident
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Attractions |
Local attractions include the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, the Nantahala National Forest, Fontana and Santeetlah Lakes and the Appalachian Trail all of which afford ample opportunities to fish, camp, hike, swim, boat and more. |
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Visitors |
A 1994 survey found historic sites, beaches, scenic areas, museums, golf and fishing most popular among visitors 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 Advantage West economic development region varies seasonally. During 1997 it ranged from 22.70% to 62.91%; this compares with occupancy ranging from 21.15% to 71.78% for 1995. Average daily rates for this region in 1997 ranged from $31.42 to $85.02 and tend to be higher than the state average. |