Pasquotank County Travel and Tourism Facts
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$ Impact |
Domestic tourism generated an economic impact of $29.07million in Pasquotank County in 1997. This is a 4.8% increase over 1996; it compares with a 2.9% increase for North Carolina. Pasquotank is 56th in tourism impact among all 100 counties.
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Jobs |
420 jobs in Pasquotank County are directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $5.25 million payroll in Pasquotank County in 1997.
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Taxes |
State and local tax revenues from travel to Pasquotank County amounted to $2.22 million in 1997. This represents a $66 tax saving to each county resident.
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Attractions |
Area attractions include the Museum of the Albemarle and historic Elizabeth City.
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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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