| $ Impact | Domestic tourism generated an
economic impact of $74.55 million in Robeson County in 1997. This is 4.8%
increase over 1996; it compares with a 2.9% increase for North Carolina.
Robeson is 29th in tourism impact among all 100 counties.
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| Jobs | 1,007 jobs in Robeson County are
directly attributable to travel and tourism. Travel generated a $13 million
payroll in Robeson County in 1997.
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| Taxes | State and local tax revenues from
travel to Robeson County amounted to $5.49 million in 1997. This represents
a $50 tax saving to each county resident.
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| Welcome Center | One of North Carolina's busiest welcome centers is in Robeson County. The I-95 South center welcomed more than 1.3 million visitors in 1995, and has assisted almost 20 million visitors since it opened in 1974. |
| Attractions | Area attractions include the givens
Performing Arts Center and Native American Indian Resource Center at Pembroke
State University, "Strike at the Wind" outdoor drama, Lumber River canoe
trips and the Garden Trail Tour.
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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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