Halifax County Travel and Tourism Facts
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$ Impact |
Domestic tourism generated an economic impact of $44.02 million in Halifax County in 1997. This is a 2.1% increase over 1996; it compares with a 2.9% increase for North Carolina. Halifax is 44th in tourism impact among all 100 counties.
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Jobs |
470 jobs in Halifax County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $6.34 million payroll in Halifax County in 1997.
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Taxes |
State and local tax revenues from travel to Halifax County amounted to $3.52 million in 1997. This represents a $62 tax saving to each county resident.
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Attractions |
Area attractions include Historic Halifax, the "First for Freedom" outdoor drama, Medoc Mountain State Park, Lake Gaston and the Roanoke Canal Trail all mesh nicely with the kinds of activities visitors prefer.
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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. International visitors come mainly from Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and France.
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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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