| $ Impact | Domestic tourism generated an
economic impact of $43.58 million in Pender County in 1997. This is .6%
decrease over 1996; it compares with a 2.9% increase for North Carolina.
Pender is 45th in tourism impact among all 100 counties.
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| Jobs | 670 jobs in Pender County are
directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $8.73 million
payroll in Pender County in 1997.
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| Taxes | State and local tax revenues from
travel to Pender County amounted to $4.36 million in 1997. This represents
a $127 tax saving to each county resident.
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| Attractions | Area attractions include Moores
Creek national battlefield and Topsail Island.
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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 Southeast economic development region
varies seasonally. During 1997 it ranged from 37.98% to 74.13%; this compares
with occupancy ranging from 55.5% to 94.0% for 1995. Average daily rates
for this region in 1997 ranged from $31.29 to $67.71.
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