Nash County Travel and Tourism Facts
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$ Impact |
Domestic tourism generated an economic impact of $136.74 million in Nash County in 1997. This is .3 % decrease over 1996; it compares with a 2.9% increase for North Carolina. Nash is 14th in tourism impact among all 100 counties.
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Jobs |
2,600 jobs in Nash County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $30.86 million payroll in Nash County in 1997.
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Taxes |
State and local tax revenues from travel to Nash County amounted to $10.46 million in 1997. This represents a $123 tax saving to each county resident.
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Welcome Center |
North Carolina's busiest welcome center, just north of Nash County served more than 2 million southbound travelers on I-95 in 1995. It has welcomed nearly 31 million since it opened in 1968. |
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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 Global Transpark economic development region varies seasonally. During 1997 it ranged from 25.07% to 74.37%; this compares with occupancy ranging from 51.43% to 76.07% for 1995. Average daily rates for this region in 1997 ranged from $46.37 to $84.04.
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