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1 North Carolina Visitor Profile A publication of Visit North Carolina A Unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina

2 North Carolina Visitor Profile North Carolina Visitor Profile Visit North Carolina, formerly the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development, has contracted with the research company TNS for data on North Carolina visitors since TNS is the world s largest provider of custom research and analysis, serving all segments of the travel industry. The company has over 13,000 full-time employees worldwide and offices in more than 80 countries. The research program, titled TravelsAmerica conducts over 10,000 Internet-based interviews among past 12-month travelers who have traveled more than 50 miles from their homes (excluding commuters). From this sample, data from 4,500 5,500 past month travelers is also collected for even greater insights. Information collected includes: purpose of trip, mode of travel, travel party characteristics, places visited, number of nights, accommodations, activities, spending, and demographics. Data collected are weighted to match US Census variables, market size, age of household head, household income, and household size. The research staff of Visit North Carolina created the following report based on this data from TravelsAmerica. The purpose of this report is to profile the average North Carolina visitor, both overnight visitors and daytrippers. The report also includes comparisons between out-of-state and resident visitors where applicable. At the end of the report, an appendix offers definitions of key travel terms. VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 2

3 North Carolina Visitor Profile Table of Contents Page North Carolina Visitor Profile Summary 3 Overnight Visitor Profile Summary 4 Daytripper Visitor Profile Summary 27 Overnight/Daytripper Comparison 38 Glossary of Terms 46 VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 2

4 North Carolina Visitor Profile North Carolina Visitor Profile Total Visitor Summary In, approximately 48.6 million person-trips were taken in North Carolina and ranked #6 in the US in terms of domestic visitation. Eighty-nine percent of all domestic visitors came to North Carolina for pleasure purposes, while eight percent of visitors came to conduct business (includes meeting/convention). The remaining three percent indicated other reason for visiting the state. The summer (June - August) was the most popular season for travel to North Carolina, with nearly thirty-six percent of all visitors. Fall (September - November) followed with twenty-four percent of the annual visitors. The spring (March - May) season welcomed twenty-two percent of visitors and winter (December-February) saw nearly nineteen percent of visitors in. August was the single largest month for travel to the state with nearly thirteen (12.8%) percent, followed by July (11.4%) and June (11.3%). Forty-three percent of North Carolina overnight visitors lodged in a hotel/motel, while thirty-nine percent stayed in a private home. More than eight percent stayed in a rental home or condo, while more than four percent stayed in a personal second home or condo. Three percent stayed in an RV park or campground. Approximately two percent of overnight visitors indicated that they stayed in a shared economy property such as an AirBnB or VRBO. The average travel party size for all North Carolina visitor parties was 2.2. Twenty-nine percent of travel parties to the state included children in the party. Ninety-one percent of all travelers to the state drove (includes personal automobile, rental, motorcycle and RV), while seven percent traveled by air. In, the average household trip expenditure by visitors to North Carolina was $477. The average household trip expenditure for overnight visitors was $616. Daytrip parties to the state spent approximately $128 per visit. The top states of origin of total visitors to North Carolina were in-state residents (46.7%), Virginia (9.), South Carolina (8.5%), Georgia (5.9%), Florida (3.8%), Tennessee (3.2%), New York (2.8%), Maryland (2.4%), Pennsylvania (2.3%) and New Jersey (2.1%). Nearly thirty-five percent of the households that traveled to North Carolina in had a household income over $100,000. The average household income for all visitors was $84,220. In, Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville (13.1%) was the top advertising market of origin for all travelers to the state, followed by Charlotte (9.8%), Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville (8.5%), Greensboro/High Point/Winston Salem (8.2%), Greenville-New Bern-Washington (6.6%), Atlanta (5.2%), Washington, DC (4.2%), New York (3.2%), Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News (2.8%) and Richmond-Petersburg (2.6%). VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 3

5 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Summary In, approximately 39 million overnight person-trips were taken in North Carolina. North Carolina ranked #6 in the US in terms of domestic overnight visitation. Ninety percent of all domestic overnight visitors came to North Carolina for leisure purposes, while eight percent of visitors came to conduct business (includes meeting/convention). The remaining two percent indicated other reason for visiting the state. The summer (June-August) was the most popular season for overnight travel to the state, with thirtyseven percent of all overnighters. Fall (September-November) followed with twenty-four percent of visitors. The spring (March-May) and winter (December-February) seasons saw twenty-two percent and seventeen percent of annual visitors respectively. August was the largest month for overnight travel to the state with fourteen percent, followed by July (12%), June (11%) and October (9%). Overnight visitors to North Carolina spent an average of 3.7 nights in the state in. This was a thirteen percent increase from Forty-three percent of North Carolina overnight visitors lodged in a hotel/motel, while thirty-nine percent stayed in a private home. More than eight percent stayed in a rental home or condo, while more than four percent stayed in a personal second home or condo. Three percent stayed in an RV park or campground. Approximately two percent of overnight visitors indicated that they stayed in a shared economy property such as an AirBnB or VRBO. The average travel party size for all overnight North Carolina visitor parties was 2.2 people. Twentyeight percent of overnight travel parties to the state included children in the party. Eighty-nine percent of overnight travelers to the state drove (includes personal automobile, rental, motorcycle and RV), while eight percent traveled by air. In, the average household trip expenditure for overnight visitors was $616. Resident overnight visitors spent an average of $392 and out-of-state overnight visitors spent an average of $748. The top states of origin of overnight visitors to North Carolina were in-state residents (37.), Virginia (10.3%), South Carolina (8.6%), Georgia (6.5%), Florida (5.), New York (3.8%), Pennsylvania (3.), Maryland (3.), New Jersey (2.8%) and Tennessee (2.8%). Half of the households that traveled overnight to North Carolina in had a household income over $75,000, and more than a third (36.7%) of them had an income of over $100,000. The average annual income of overnight visitors to the state was $87,140. In, Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville (10.3%) was the top advertising market of origin for overnight travelers to the state, followed by Charlotte (7.5%), Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville (6.5%), Greensboro/High Point/Winston Salem (6.2%), Greenville-New Bern-Washington (5.7%), Atlanta (5.6%), Washington, DC (5.6%), New York (4.3%) and Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News (3.4%). VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 4

6 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Main Purpose of Visit In, nearly nine out of ten (89.9%) of domestic overnight visitors came to North Carolina for leisure purposes, which included visiting friends and relatives, outdoor recreation and entertainment/sightseeing. Nearly eight percent (7.7%) of overnight visitors came for general business, convention, seminar or other group meeting, while less than three percent traveled to the state for other reasons. While North Carolina has a strong history of being a leisure travel state, the proportion has increased from eighty-one percent in 2014 to nearly ninety percent in. Primary Purpose of Overnight Trip to North Carolina % 89.9% % 7.7% 2.3% 2.4% Leisure Business Other Primary Purpose of Overnight Trip NC Resident Vs. Out-of-State Visitor % 90.5% NC Resident Visitor Out-of-State Visitor % 7.5% 3.4% 1.9% Leisure Business Other Out-of-state travelers to North Carolina are only slightly more likely to be leisure visitors than resident overnight visitors. More than ninety percent of out-of-state overnight travelers to North Carolina in were leisure visitors while nearly eighty-nine percent of resident visitors were leisure visitors. More than seven percent of out-of-state visitors in indicated that their primary purpose of visit was business. VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 5

7 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile First Time Visitors In, more than fifteen percent of out-of-state overnight visitors were first time visitors to the state, similar to Nearly two-thirds (62.9%) have visited more than three times in the last 5 years. First Time Out-of-State Overnight Visitors to North Carolina % 84.7% % 15.3% First Time Visitor Repeat Visitor Average Length of Stay The average length of stay for all North Carolina visitors increased thirteen percent from 2015 to, with both resident and out-of-state visitors increasing their length of stay in North Carolina. Average Length of Stay for Overnight Visitors to North Carolina All Overnight Visitors NC Resident Visitors Out-of-State Visitors 2015 VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 6

8 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Travel Volume by Season When examining overnight visitation based on the typical seasonal schedule, the summer (June through August) with thirty-seven percent was the most popular season for overnight travel to North Carolina. Fall (September through November) was the next most popular travel season (24%) for overnighters, followed by spring (March through May) with nearly twenty-two percent and winter (December through February) with seventeen percent of overnight visitors. 5 Overnight Travel by Season to North Carolina % % 21.7% 22.5% 24.3% Winter Spring Summer Fall Overnight Travel by Season to North Carolina NC Resident Vs. Out-of-State Visitor % 33.1% NC Resident Visitor Out-of-State Visitor % 19.6% % 23.4% 24.7% 1 Winter Spring Summer Fall Summer was the most popular season for both resident and out-of-state overnight visitors to the state, and the fall season was the second most popular season with twenty-five percent of out-of-state travelers and twenty-three percent of resident travelers. Out-of-state travelers are slightly more likely to travel during the winter season in North Carolina than resident travelers. VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 7

9 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Travel Party Size The average travel party size for North Carolina overnight visitor parties stayed constant in, with an average of 2.2 persons per travel party. Average Party Size for Overnight Visitors to North Carolina All Overnight Visitors NC Resident Visitors Out-of-State Visitors Children on Trip Twenty-eight percent of all overnight visitor parties to North Carolina included children. The average number of children on trips was 1.9. Resident visitor parties are only slightly more likely to include children than outof-state visitor parties (29% vs. 28%). VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 8

10 Hotel/motel B&B Timeshare Private Home RV/Tent Rental Condo Rental Home Personal Second Home/Condo Shared Economy* Other 1.3% 1.1% 2.1% 1.4% % 2.1% 1.4% 6.2% 7.2% % 1.9% 2.2% 4.6% 3.5% 40.9% 44.4% 37.9% 40.2% Hotel/motel B&B Timeshare Private Home RV/Tent Rental Condo Rental Home Personal Second Home/Condo Shared Economy Other 2.5% 1.2% 1.7% 1.7% 3.4% 2.9% 2.7% 1.7% 5.5% 6.8% 3.3% 4.5% 2.1% 3.5% 3.9% 35.3% 43.1% 39.4% 53.4% North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Lodging Used in North Carolina In, forty-three percent of North Carolina visitors lodged in a hotel/motel, down from fifty-three percent in Thirty-nine percent stayed in a private home, up slightly from The other categories of accommodations showed little change from With the increase in shared economy lodging properties, a new category of lodging was included in the data. Two percent of North Carolina overnight visitors indicated that they used some type of shared economy lodging while in the state. 6 5 Lodging by Overnight Visitors to North Carolina *New category **percentages add to more than 10 due to multiple responses Lodging by Overnight Visitors to North Carolina NC Resident Vs. Out-of-State Visitor 6 5 NC Resident Visitor Out-of-State Visitor *New category **percentages add to more than 10 due to multiple responses Out-of-state visitors are more likely to use a hotel/motel and rental homes as accommodations than resident visitors, but are also more likely to stay in a private home while visiting the state. Resident visitors are more likely to stay in a timeshare or an RV park/campground than out-of-state visitors. VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 9

11 3.3% 4.7% 0.4% 1.3% 1.8% 0.5% 0.3% 0.6% 0.8% 2.1% 2.3% 12.1% 78.5% 91.3% 5.6% 4.2% 0.9% % 0.4% 0.6% 0.7% 1.9% 2.2% 9.2% 8.4% 81.3% 83.1% North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Mode of Transportation The primary mode of transportation by overnight visitors to North Carolina has remained consistent with the personal auto being the dominant form of transportation (83.1%), while about eight percent travel by air. 9 Primary Mode of Transportation to North Carolina % 6 45% 3 15% Auto/truck Rental Car Camper/RV Airplane Train Motorcycle Other 10 Primary Mode of Transportation to North Carolina NC Resident Vs. Out-of-State Visitor 8 NC Resident Visitor 6 Out-of-State Visitor 4 2 Auto/truck Rental Car Camper/RV Airplane Train Motorcycle Other Not surprisingly, NC resident visitors are more likely to use their own automobile as primary transportation for overnight travel within the state than out-of-state visitors. While out-of-state visitors also primarily drive to North Carolina, they are more likely to fly than resident visitors. VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 10

12 8.4% 10.3% 5.3% 8.6% 3.9% 3.3% 3.6% 3.2% 2.6% 2.2% 2.7% 8.2% 6.5% % % 2.8% 2.4% North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Origin of Visitors In, the top states of origin for North Carolina overnight visitors included North Carolina (37.), Virginia (10.3%), South Carolina (8.6%), Georgia (6.5%), Florida (5.) and New York (3.8%). Visitation share from Georgia decreased from eight percent in 2015 to just over six percent in. The top ten out-of-state markets represent forty-eight percent of North Carolina overnight visitors. Top States of Origin of Overnight Visitors to North Carolina 4 35% 3 25% % 1 5% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 11

13 10.9% 9.4% 6.2% 9.6% 14.2% 19.9% 19.2% 17.8% 18.6% 14.5% 23.3% 36.6% 17.1% 15.6% 12.8% 9.8% 8.3% % 12.6% 23.4% 21.2% 21.3% 26.1% North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Trip Planning Nearly one-fifth of overnight visitors considered North Carolina for a visit at least six months before the visit and eight percent considered the state more than a year before visiting. Consideration time for travel to the state appears to have shortened only slightly in. Ten percent of North Carolina overnight visitors considered the state more than a year prior to travel in 2015, while eight percent did so in. 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% Less than 2 weeks before the visit How Far in Advance Overnight Visitors Consider Travel to North Carolina 2015 Within 2 weeks-4 weeks of visit At least 1 month, but less than 3 months before the visit At least 3 months, but less than 6 months before the visit At least 6 months, but less than 1 year before the visit More than a year before the visit 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% How Far in Advance Overnight Visitors Consider Travel to North Carolina NC Resident Vs. Out-of State Visitor Less than 2 weeks before the visit Within 2 weeks- 4 weeks of visit At least 1 month, but less than 3 months before the visit At least 3 months, but less than 6 months before the visit At least 6 months, but less than 1 year before the visit NC Resident Visitor Out-of-State Visitor More than a year before the visit Resident visitors are nearly twice as likely to have North Carolina in the consideration set less than two weeks before visiting as out-of-state visitors. Out-of-state visitors are more likely to consider the state at least one month prior to travel and nearly twice as likely to consider North Carolina more than six months prior to travel. VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 12

14 5.7% % 14.6% 10.3% 15.7% 15.5% 10.7% 21.6% 23.1% 32.2% 43.7% 5.1% 3.5% 8.6% 8.9% 12.9% 20.1% 17.2% 13.6% 20.9% 20.4% 32.5% 36.4% North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Just over twelve percent of overnight visitors made the decision to visit the state at least six months prior to the visit, while more than thirty-six percent of overnight visitors made the decision within two weeks of visiting. 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% 1 5% Less than 2 weeks before the visit How Far in Advance Overnight Visitors Made Decision to Travel to North Carolina Within 2 weeks-4 weeks of visit At least 1 month, but less than 3 months before the visit At least 3 months, but less than 6 months before the visit At least 6 months, but less than 1 year before the visit More than a year before the visit 2015 How Far in Advance Overnight Visitors Made Decision to Travel to North Carolina NC Resident Vs. Out-of-State Visitor NC Resident Visitor Out-of-State Visitor 2 1 Less than 2 weeks before the visit Within 2 weeks-4 weeks of visit At least 1 month, but less than 3 months before the visit At least 3 months, but less than 6 months before the visit At least 6 months, but less than 1 year before the visit More than a year before the visit Resident visitors are much more likely to make the decision to visit North Carolina within two weeks of travel than out-of-state visitors. Thirty percent of out-of-state visitors decide to visit at least three months prior to visit, while nineteen percent of resident visitors decide to visit at least three months prior to travel. VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 13

15 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile A larger proportion of overnight visitors to North Carolina used friends/relatives and social/commercial networking to plan their trips in than in The top sources of information for trip planning are personal experience, friends/relatives, search engines and social/commercial networking sources. Top Sources of Information for Trip Planning Own experience 36.5% 38.9% Friends/relatives % Search engines (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.) % Social/Commercial Networking Sources 11.6% 12.5% Online full service travel website (Expedia, Travelocity) 9.2% 8.4% Destination website (official site of state or attraction) Travel provider website (airline, hotel, rental car, tour) 10.8% 8.1% 9.3% 7.3% 2015 Travel review sites (TripAdvisor, Yelp, etc.) 4.5% 6.7% Travel club (AAA) 3.3% 5.2% Destination printed material 3.7% 3. Travel provider either in person or by phone 4.6% 2.4% 5% 1 15% 2 25% 3 35% 4 VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 14

16 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Out-of-state visitors tend to use more sources of information overall than resident visitors. In particular, they are more likely to rely on friends/relatives and search engines than resident visitors to North Carolina. Top Sources of Information for Trip Planning NC Resident Visitor Vs. Out-of-State Visitor Own experience 35.8% 37. Friends/relatives 27.7% 33.6% Search engines (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.)* 11.8% 17. Social/Commercial Networking 11.8% 12.9% Online full service travel website (Expedia, Travelocity) 7.3% 9. Travel provider website (airline, hotel, rental car, tour) % NC Resident Visitor Out-of-State Visitor Destination website (official site of state or attraction) 8.6% 7.8% Travel review sites (TripAdvisor, Yelp, etc.) 3.5% 5.1% Destination printed material % Travel club (AAA) % Travel Provider (airline, hotel, rental car, etc.) 1.2% 3. 5% 1 15% 2 25% 3 35% 4 VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 15

17 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile The proportion of overnight visitors booking travel through travel provider websites increased from 2015 to. Other top methods of booking travel continue to be full service travel websites, directly with destination or travel provider and destination websites. Top Methods of Booking Travel Travel provider website (airline, hotel, rental car, cruise, tour) 10.3% 11. Online full service travel website (Expedia, Travelocity, etc.) 10.1% 10.2% Directly with destination or attraction (tourist/visitor center etc.) in person or by phone 8.2% 8.8% Directly with travel provider in person/phone 6.9% 9.1% Destination website 7.2% 6.7% 2015 Corporate travel department % Travel club (e.g. AAA) 1.8% 3.2% Corporate desktop travel tool/intranet 2.4% 1.7% Travel Agent 2.4% 1.7% 2% 4% 6% 8% 1 12% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 16

18 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Out-of-state visitors are much more likely to use travel provider websites, full service online travel websites and by directly contacting travel providers than resident travelers. The most common method of booking travel by resident visitors in was by contacting the destination or attraction directly. Top Methods of Booking Travel NC Resident Visitor Vs. Out-of-State Visitor Travel provider website (airline, hotel, rental car, cruise) 5.3% 14.3% 8.7% Online full service travel website (Expedia, Travelocity, etc.) 11. Directly with destination or attraction (tourist/visitor center etc.) in person or by phone 7.5% 9.5% 6. Directly with travel provider in person/phone 7.5% Destination website 6.4% 7.2% NC Resident Visitor Some other online booking method % Out-of-State Visitor 1.7% Corporate travel department 2.2% 1. Travel club (e.g. AAA) 2.2% 0.9% Corporate desktop travel tool/intranet 2.1% 1.1% Travel Agent 2. 5% 1 15% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 17

19 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Expenditures by North Carolina Visitors The average overnight visitor party spending in the state was $616, down slightly from Spending in most expenditure categories was flat. The decrease in transportation expenses was the main factor in the decreased average total spending. Average Spending by Overnight Visitor Parties Total trip expenditures $628 $616 Lodging $221 $224 Food/Beverage/Dining $111 $112 Gasoline/Other Transportation $159 $145 Shopping/Gifts/Souvenirs $44 $39 Groceries $38 $ Entertainment/Admissions $29 $30 Gaming $13 $15 Amenities (golf fees,spa,etc) $6 $7 Other $7 $6 $- $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 18

20 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Out-of-state visitors to North Carolina spend sixty-two percent more on average per trip than resident visitors, particularly in the categories of lodging, gasoline/transportation and food/beverage. Average Spending by Overnight Visitor Parties NC Resident Visitor Vs. Out-of-State Visitor Total trip expenditures $392 $748 Lodging $112 $290 Food/Beverage/Dining $92 $124 Gasoline/Other Transportation $84 $181 Shopping/Gifts/Souvenirs Groceries $33 $43 $31 $42 NC Resident Visitor Out-of-State Visitor Entertainment/Admissions $23 $34 Gaming $8 $20 Amenities (golf fees,spa,etc) $4 $9 Other $6 $6 $- $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 19

21 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Activities Nearly one-third (31%) of overnight visitors to North Carolina spent time with relatives while in the state. More than one-fourth shopped (27%) and nearly one-fifth visited friends (17%) while traveling overnight in North Carolina. Activities that showed largest increases in the proportion of overnight visitors participating from 2015 to included visiting relatives (+2 percentage points), hiking/backpacking (+2 percentage points), theater/drama (+2 percentage points), and wine tasting/winery tour (+2 percentage points). *Note that responses to this question are not mutually exclusive and percentages do not equal 10. Therefore, proportions should not be aggregated to combine categories of activities. Also note that these activities do not imply purpose of trip. Activities Participated in by Overnight Visitors to North Carolina Activity 2015 Activity 2015 Visiting Relatives 29% 31% Sport Event- 4% 2% Youth/Amateur/Collegiate/Other(Spectator) Shopping 26% 27% Nature Travel/Eco-touring 3% 2% Visiting Friends 18% 17% Bird Watching 2% 2% Beach 16% 14% Theme Park/Amusement Park/Water Park 2% 2% Fine Dining 16% 14% Golf 2% 2% Rural Sightseeing 15% 12% Horseback riding 2% 2% Historic Sites/Churches 11% 1 Native American ruins/rock art 2% 2% Urban Sightseeing 11% 9% Biking/Road Biking/Cycling 1% 2% State Park/Monument/Recreation area 9% 8% Farms/Ranches/Agri-tours 2% 2% Museums 8% 7% Spa/Health Club 2% 1% Wildlife Viewing 7% 6% Sport Event- 1% 1% Youth/Amateur/Collegiate/Other(Participant) Craft Breweries 4% 6% Rafting/Kayaking/Canoeing/Paddleboarding 1% 1% Hiking/Backpacking 4% 6% Area where a TV show or movie was filmed 1% 1% Fishing 5% 6% Motorboat/Jet ski 1% 1% Old Homes/Mansions 7% 5% Sailing 1% 1% Wine Tasting/Winery Tour 3% 5% Symphony/opera/concert 1% 1% Casino/Gaming 5% 4% Sports events Major/Professional 2% 1% National Park/Monument/Recreation area 5% 4% Motor Sports 1% 1% Local/folk arts/crafts 5% 4% Rock/Mountain climbing 1% 1% Other nature (photography, rockhounding, etc.) 5% 4% Distilleries 1% 1% Nightclubs/Dancing 4% 4% Mountain Biking 1% 1% Gardens 5% 3% Musical Theater 2% <1% Theater/Drama 1% 3% ATV/Four-wheeling 1% <1% Special Events/Festivals 3% 3% Rodeo/State Fair 1% <1% Musical performance/show 3% 3% Scuba diving/snorkeling 1% <1% Zoos/Aquariums/Aviaries 4% 3% Skiing/snowboarding 1% <1% Art Galleries 4% 3% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 20

22 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Activity Resident and out-of-state visitors behave similarly with regards to activities participated in while traveling to and within North Carolina. A somewhat larger proportion of out-of-state visitors are likely to visit with relatives while traveling to the state, participate in fine dining, do rural sightseeing, visit historic sites/churches and visit national parks than resident visitors. A larger proportion of resident visitors are likely to visit with friends, visit the beach or visit a state park than out-of-state visitors. Activities Participated in by Overnight Visitors to North Carolina NC Resident Vs. Out-of-State Visitors NC Resident Out-of- State Visitor Activity NC Resident Visiting Relatives 29% 33% Bird Watching 2% 2% Shopping 27% 27% Sport Event- 2% 2% Youth/Amateur/Collegiate/Other(Spectator) Fine Dining 1 17% Spa/Health Club 1% 2% Visiting Friends 18% 16% Farms/Ranches/Agri-tours 1% 2% Rural Sightseeing 1 13% Biking/Road Biking/Cycling 1% 2% Beach 16% 13% Horseback riding 2% 2% Historic Sites/Churches 8% 11% Rafting/Kayaking/Canoeing/Paddleboarding 2% 1% Urban Sightseeing 7% 9% Native American ruins/rock art 2% 1% State Park/Monument/Recreation area 11% 7% Sport Event- 1% 1% Youth/Amateur/Collegiate/Other(Participant) Museums 7% 6% Motor Sports 1% 1% Fishing 5% 6% Area where a TV show or movie was filmed 1% 1% Hiking/Backpacking 5% 6% Sailing 1% 1% Wildlife Viewing 6% 5% Rock/Mountain climbing 1% 1% Old Homes/Mansions 5% 5% National Park/Monument/Recreation area 3% 5% Motorboat/Jet ski 1% 1% Wine Tasting/Winery Tour 4% 5% Sports events Major/Professional <1% 1% Craft Breweries 6% 5% Musical Theater <1% 1% Gardens 2% 4% Symphony/opera/concert <1% 1% Casino/Gaming 3% 4% Mountain biking <1% 1% Other nature (photography, rockhounding, etc.) 4% 4% ATV/Four-wheeling <1% <1% Art Galleries 3% 4% Skiing/snowboarding 1% <1% Nightclubs/Dancing 5% 3% Distilleries 1% <1% Musical performance/show 4% 3% Hunting 1% <1% Golf 2% 3% Caverns 1% <1% Theater/Drama 4% 3% Horseracing <1% <1% Zoos/Aquariums/Aviaries 3% 2% Water skiing <1% <1% Special Events/Festivals 3% 2% Rodeo/State Fair <1% <1% Theme Park/Amusement Park/Water Park 2% 2% High School/College reunion <1% <1% Nature Travel/Eco-touring 3% 2% Scuba diving/snorkeling <1% <1% Out-of- State Visitor VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 21

23 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Demographic Profile of North Carolina Overnight Visitors Nearly two-thirds (64.2%) of the overnight visitors to North Carolina are married and thirteen percent of the region s visitors are divorced, widowed or separated. A larger proportion of out-of-state visitors to the state are currently married (65%) than resident visitors (62%). Thirteen percent of out-of-state visitors are divorced, widowed or separated, while twelve percent of resident visitors are divorced, widowed or separated. The largest proportion of North Carolina overnight visitors, both resident and out-of-state, classify themselves as white (84%). Ten percent classify themselves as black/african American, up slightly from nine percent in Three percent of overnight visitors self-report their ethnicity is Asian/Pacific Islander. Nearly two-thirds (64.7%) of North Carolina overnight visitor parties have a household head with a college degree or higher. The average overnight visitor is 47 years old, up from 45 years old in Sixty-six percent of resident visitors have a household head with a college degree or higher, while sixty-four percent of out-ofstate visitors have a college degree or higher. The NC resident overnight visitor is slightly younger (45 years old) than the out-of-state overnight visitor (48 years old). The average North Carolina overnight visitor has 11 vacation days each year. The average household income of overnight visitors to North Carolina in was $87,140, up from $83,870 in Half of overnight visitors in reported a household income $75,000 or more. Twenty-one percent had a household income of over $125,000. The average household income of resident overnight visitors was $77,770 in, while the average household income of out-of-state overnight visitors was $92,450. Fifty-nine percent of overnight visitor parties reported that the head of household is employed, while twentytwo percent are retired. The remainder reported not employed as work status. Out-of-state visitors (24%) are slightly more likely to be retired than resident visitors (17%). The average household size of a North Carolina overnight visitor party in 2015 was 2.7, the same as in This was the case for both in-state and out-of-state visitors. VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 22

24 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Top Advertising Markets In, the top advertising markets sending overnight visitors to North Carolina were Raleigh-Durham- Fayetteville (10.3%), Charlotte (7.5%), Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville (6.5%), Greensboro-Winston-Salem- High Point (6.2%), Greenville-New Bern-Washington (5.7%), Atlanta (5.6%), Washington DC (5.6%) and New York (4.3%). Advertising markets correspond with Nielsen s Designated Market Areas (DMAs). DMA of Origin Top Advertising Markets of Origin for North Carolina Overnight Visitors 2015 Percentage of Total Overnight Visitors Percentage of Total Overnight Visitors Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville) 13.5% 10.3% Charlotte 9.1% 7.5% Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson 6.3% 6.5% Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point 4.3% 6.2% Greenville-New Bern-Washington % Atlanta 5.9% 5.6% Washington DC (Hagerstown, MD) 4.6% 5.6% New York, NY 4.2% 4.3% Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News 2.3% 3.4% Philadelphia, PA 2.2% 2.7% Richmond-Petersburg, VA 1.6% 2.5% Columbia, SC % Chattanooga % Augusta, GA 1.3% 1.6% Miami 0.4% 1.4% Myrtle Beach-Florence 1.6% 1.3% Wilmington 3.1% 1.2% Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) 0.9% 1.2% Baltimore 1.4% 1.1% Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA 1.4% 1. Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne Cleveland Pittsburgh 0.7% 0.9% Boston (Manchester) 1.5% 0.9% Knoxville 0.7% 0.8% Nashville 1.1% 0.8% Note: Advertising markets defined by Nielsen s Designated Market Area (DMA) VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 23

25 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Vacation Attitudes More than half of North Carolina overnight visitors feel they need at least one vacation a year, up slightly from Nearly half also indicate that they travel as often as possible. Current Feelings Concerning Vacation Travel I feel that I need at least one vacation trip a year 47.4% 52.4% I travel as often as possible 48.5% 47. Spending time and money on other aspects of my life (besides my home) is more important than vacation travel 11.4% 12.1% Taking time off from work for vacation travel is becoming harder than it used to be Spending time and money on my home is more important than vacation travel 10.4% 8.9% 9.5% 11.7% 2015 I do not need to travel because I am satisfied with activities available locally 4.4% 5.5% I avoid travel because hassles outweigh the benefits 4.2% 4.2% I lack a compelling reason to travel on vacation 4.9% 5.1% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 24

26 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile North Carolina out-of-state visitors are more likely to report that they travel as often as possible. Resident visitors more often note that spending time and money on their home and other aspects of life is more important than vacation travel. Current Feelings Concerning Vacation Travel NC Resident Visitor Vs. Out-of-State Visitor I feel that I need at least one vacation trip a year I travel as often as possible % 42.9% 49.3% Spending time and money on other aspects of my life (besides my home) is more important than vacation travel 9.9% 15.9% Taking time off from work for vacation travel is becoming harder than it used to be Spending time and money on my home is more important than vacation travel 10.2% 8.1% 14.5% 10. NC Resident Visitor Out-of-State Visitor I do not need to travel because I am satisfied with activities available locally 5.7% 5.3% I avoid travel because hassles outweigh the benefits 5.6% 3.4% I lack a compelling reason to travel on vacation 5.2% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 25

27 North Carolina Overnight Visitor Profile Satisfaction with Overnight Visits to North Carolina More than ninety-two percent of overnight visitors to North Carolina in were either very or extremely satisfied with their visit, and the proportion of those visitors who were extremely satisfied increased from fifty-five percent to fifty-six percent. Both resident and out-of-state visitors express high satisfaction with their visits to and within North Carolina. Satisfaction with Overnight Visit to North Carolina % 56.3% % 35.9% % 6.7% Extremely Satisfied Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied 1.1% 0.9% % Not Very Satisfied Not at all Satisfied % Satisfaction with Overnight Visit to North Carolina NC Resident Visitor Vs. Out-of-State Visitor % NC Resident Visitor Out-of-State Visitor % 40.2% % 6.8% Extremely Satisfied Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied 0.3% 1.2% % Not Very Satisfied Not at all Satisfied VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 26

28 North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile Summary In, approximately 9.7 million daytrips were taken in North Carolina. North Carolina ranked #9 in the US in terms of daytrip visitation. A daytripper is defined as a visitor who did not spend any nights away from home, but traveled at least 50 miles one-way from home. Eighty-four percent of all daytrippers visited North Carolina for pleasure purposes, while nearly ten percent of visitors came to conduct business (includes meeting/convention). The remaining respondents indicated an other reason for visiting the state. The summer (June - August) was the most popular season for day travel to North Carolina, with nearly thirty percent of all daytrippers, followed by winter (December-February) with twenty-five percent, fall (September - November) with twenty-three percent and spring (March-May) with twenty-two percent. June was the single largest month for day travel to the state with more than twelve percent, followed by February with twelve percent. The average travel party size for daytrip visitor parties to North Carolina was 2.1 people. Thirty-two percent of travel parties to the state included children in the party. Nearly ninety-seven percent of daytrippers to the state drove (includes personal automobile, rental, motorcycle and RV). In, the average household trip expenditure for daytrip parties to the state was approximately $128 per visit, down slightly from $131 in The top states of origin of daytrippers to North Carolina were in-state residents (71.), and the nearby states of South Carolina (8.3%), Virginia (5.7%), Georgia (4.5%), Tennessee (4.3%) and Florida (1.). More than half (57.8%) of the households that traveled to North Carolina on a daytrip in had a household income over $50,000. In, Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville (20.1%) was the top advertising market of origin for daytrippers to the state, followed by Charlotte (15.5%), Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville (13.6%), Greensboro/High Point/Winston Salem (13.3%), and Greenville-New Bern-Washington (8.7%). VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 27

29 North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile Main Purpose of Visit In, eighty-four percent of daytrippers visited North Carolina for leisure purposes, which included visiting friends and relatives, outdoor recreation and entertainment/sightseeing. The proportion of daytrippers who visited for general business, convention, seminar or other group meeting was nearly ten percent in. Primary Purpose of Daytrip to North Carolina % 84.2% % 9.7% 3.3% 6.1% Leisure Business Other Travel Volume by Season The proportion of daytrippers who traveled to and within North Carolina during the summer and winter months increased in, with more than twenty-nine percent of daytrippers visiting during summer and twenty-five percent visiting in the winter. Daytrip Travel by Season to North Carolina % 25.2% 28.3% % 25.5% % Winter Spring Summer Fall VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 28

30 0.6% 0.7% 0.2% 0.3% 0.4% 0.2% 0.4% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 1.7% 2.5% 96.6% 95.7% North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile Travel Party Size The average travel party size for North Carolina daytrippers in was 2.1 people. Children on Trip Thirty-two percent of daytrip parties to North Carolina included children. Among those who traveled with children, the average number of children on trips was 1.9. Mode of Transportation The primary mode of transportation by daytrippers to North Carolina is the personal auto (95.7%), while less than four percent of daytrippers choose an alternate form of transportation. 10 Primary Mode of Transportation to North Carolina Auto/truck Rental Car Camper/RV Airplane Bus Motorcycle Other VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 29

31 North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile Origin of Visitors As expected, the top states of origin for North Carolina daytrippers in were residents and those from nearby states; North Carolina (71.), South Carolina (8.3%), Virginia (5.7%) and Georgia (4.5%). Top States of Origin of Daytrippers to North Carolina % % 8.3% 5.7% 5.7% 4.5% 4.3% 2.4% 0.9% 1.2% % 0.7% 0.6% 0.7% North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Georgia Tennessee Florida Maryland Pennsylvania Trip Planning Not surprisingly, daytrippers to and within North Carolina planned their visits within a shorter timeframe than overnighters. Nearly two-thirds of daytrip visitors made the decision to visit North Carolina less than two weeks before the visit How Far in Advance Daytrippers Visitors Made the Decision to Travel to North Carolina 65.2% 60.1% Less than 2 weeks before the visit 15.3% % 11.8% Within 2 weeks-4 weeks of visit At least 1 month, but less than 3 months before the visit 5.4% 5.8% At least 3 months, but less than 6 months before the visit 2.6% 3.6% 1.5% 1.2% At least 6 months, but less than 1 year before the visit More than a year before the visit 2015 VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 30

32 North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile The top source of information for daytrip planning in North Carolina is personal experience, followed by friends/relatives, search engines, social networking and official destination websites. Top Sources of Information for Daytrip Planning Own experience % Friends/relatives 19.1% 19.4% Search engines 9.1% 9.8% Social/Commercial Networking Sources 4.2% 8.9% Destination website (official site of state or attraction) 5.6% 4.6% Other online planning sources 1.7% 2.2% 2015 Destination printed material 1.8% 1.4% Travel review sites (TripAdvisor, Yelp, etc.) 2.2% 1.4% Online full service travel website (Expedia, Travelocity) 1.3% 2.8% Travel provider website (airline, hotel, rental car, tour) 1.3% 2.4% Travel club (AAA) % 5% 1 15% 2 25% 3 35% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 31

33 North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile Expenditures by North Carolina Daytrippers The average daytrip visitor party spending in the state was $128 in, down slightly from $131 in The decrease appears to have been mainly a result of lower transportation costs. Average Spending by Daytrip Visitor Parties to North Carolina Total trip expenditures $131 $128 Food/Beverage/Dining $29 $30 Groceries $11 $7 Shopping/Gifts/Souvenirs $15 $19 Transportation/gasoline $40 $59 Entertainment/Admissions $4 $ Gaming $3 $10 Amenities (golf fees,spa,etc) $1 $1 Parking/Tolls $1 $1 Other $8 $8 $- $20 $40 $60 $80 $100 $120 $140 VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 32

34 North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile Activities Eighteen percent of the daytrippers to North Carolina in visited relatives while on a daytrip in the state and fifteen percent participated in shopping. Ten percent participated in rural sightseeing, eight percent visited friends and seven percent participated in fine dining on their daytrip. *Note that responses to this question are not mutually exclusive and percentages do not equal 10. Therefore, proportions should not be aggregated to combine categories of activities. Also note that these activities do not imply purpose of trip. Activities Participated in by Daytrippers to North Carolina Activity 2015 Activity 2015 Visiting Relatives 15% 18% Musical performance/show 1% 2% Shopping 15% 15% Sport Event- 1% 2% Youth/Amateur/Collegiate/Other(Spectator) Rural Sightseeing 8% 1 Special Events/Festivals 1% 2% Visiting Friends 6% 8% Art Galleries 2% 1% Fine Dining 6% 7% Gardens 1% 1% Historic Sites/Churches 3% 5% Sport Event- 4% 1% Youth/Amateur/Collegiate/Other(Participant) Beach 6% 4% Zoos/Aquariums/Aviaries 2% 1% State Park/Monument/Recreation area 4% 3% Bird Watching 1% 1% National Park/Monument/Recreation area 2% 3% Native American ruins/rock art 1% 1% Casino/Gaming 2% 3% Fishing 1% 1% Urban Sightseeing 3% 3% Theater/Drama 1% 1% Wildlife Viewing 2% 3% Craft Breweries 1% 1% Local/folk arts/crafts 1% 3% Nightclubs/Dancing <1% 1% Theme Park/Amusement Park/Water Park 1% 3% Sports events Major/Professional 1% <1% Museums 3% 2% Horseback riding 1% <1% Other nature (photography, rockhounding, etc.) 2% 2% Musical Theater 1% <1% Wine Tasting/Winery Tour 2% 2% Area where a TV show or movie was filmed 1% <1% Nature Travel/Eco-touring 2% 2% Hunting 1% <1% Hiking/Backpacking 2% 2% Symphony/opera/concert <1% <1% Old Homes/Mansions 1% 2% Golf <1% <1% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 33

35 North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile Demographic Profile of North Carolina Daytrip Visitors Two-thirds of North Carolina daytrippers (66.4%) of the visitors are married and seventeen percent the region s visitors are divorced, widowed or separated. The largest proportion of North Carolina daytrippers classify themselves as white (87.), and nearly nine percent classify themselves as black/african American. Over half (54.2%) of North Carolina daytrippers have a household head with a college degree or higher. The average daytripper is 48 years old. The average North Carolina daytripper has 12 vacation days each year. More than one-third (38.4%) of the daytrip visitor parties that traveled to North Carolina in had a household income $75,000 or over. Nearly seventeen percent had a household income of over $125,000. The average household income of a daytrip visitor party in was $72,620. More than half (53.1%) of daytrip visitor parties reported that the head of household is employed, while twenty-one percent are retired. The remainder reported not employed as work status. The average household size of a North Carolina daytrip visitor party in was 2.8. VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 34

36 North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile Top Advertising Markets In, the top advertising markets sending daytrippers to North Carolina were Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville (20.1%), Charlotte (15.5%), Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville (13.6%), Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point (13.3%), and Greenville-New Bern-Washington (8.7%). The top out-of-state daytrip markets were Greenville- Spartanburg, Atlanta, Richmond-Petersburg, Knoxville and Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News. Advertising markets correspond with Nielsen s Designated Market Areas (DMAs). DMA of Origin Top Advertising Markets of Origin for North Carolina Daytrippers 2015 Percentage of Total Daytrippers Percentage of Total Daytrippers Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville) % Charlotte 17.5% 15.5% Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson 11.8% 13.6% Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point % Greenville-New Bern-Washington % Wilmington 3.6% 4.3% Atlanta 2.1% 4.2% Richmond-Petersburg, VA 0.5% 2.8% Knoxville 0.2% 2. Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News % Myrtle Beach-Florence 2.2% 1.4% Tri-Cities, TN-VA 0.5% 1.3% Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA 2.4% 1.2% Chattanooga % Nashville 0.2% 1.1% Washington DC 0.4% 0.9% Columbia, SC 1.7% 0.8% Note: Advertising markets defined by Nielsen s Designated Market Area (DMA) VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 35

37 North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile Vacation Attitudes Nearly half of North Carolina daytrippers report that they need at least one vacation a year and more than one-quarter note that they travel as often as possible. Less than six percent indicate that they avoid travel due to the hassles involved with traveling. Current Feelings Concerning Vacation Travel I feel that I need at least one vacation trip a year 37.5% 47. I travel as often as possible 25.9% 29.9% Spending time and money on other aspects of my life (besides my home) is more important than vacation travel 18.2% 20.1% Taking time off from work for vacation travel is becoming harder than it used to be Spending time and money on my home is more important than vacation travel % 17.5% I do not need to travel because I am satisfied with activities available locally 9.9% 10.5% I avoid travel because hassles outweigh the benefits 5.8% 10.8% I lack a compelling reason to travel on vacation 4.7% 7.6% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 36

38 North Carolina Daytrip Visitor Profile Satisfaction with Daytrips to North Carolina More than eighty-eight percent of daytrippers to North Carolina in were either very or extremely satisfied with their daytrip to or within the state, up from eighty-six percent in Less than one percent were not satisfied. Satisfaction with Daytrip to North Carolina % 40.5% 37.8% % 11.4% 1.7% 0.2% 0.9% 0.1% Extremely Satisfied Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Not Very Satisfied Not at all Satisfied VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 37

39 % 24.3% 25.2% % 29.5% % 2.4% 9.7% 6.1% 89.9% 84.2% North Carolina Overnight Vs. Daytrip Overnight vs. Daytrip Comparison The following section provides comparisons and contrasts of North Carolina s overnight and day visitors. Leisure is the predominant reason for travel to North Carolina for both overnighters and daytrippers, with little differences between the two sets of visitors. Primary Purpose of Trip NC Overnighter NC Daytripper Leisure Business Other Travel Volume by Season The seasonal distribution of visitors helps to understand the flow of travelers through the state. Overnighters were more likely to visit during the summer than daytrippers and daytrippers were more likely to visit in the winter than overnighters. Season of Travel 4 35% 3 25% 2 15% Winter Spring Summer Fall 1 5% NC Overnighters NC Daytrippers VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 38

40 4.2% % 0.3% 8.4% 3.3% 0.2% 3.1% 83.1% 95.7% North Carolina Overnight Vs. Daytrip The average party size for overnight visitors was slightly larger than that of daytrippers in. Daytrip visitor parties were more likely to include children in the party. Travel Party Size North Carolina North Carolina Overnighters Daytrippers 2.2 people 2.1 people Children on Trip North Carolina North Carolina Overnighters Daytrippers 28.4% 32. Mode of Transportation Not surprisingly, auto transportation was the primary use of travel by all North Carolina visitors, both overnighters and daytrippers. Eight percent of overnighters used air transportation, while less than one percent of daytrippers flew to the state for the day. Primary Transportation by Overnight Visitors Auto/truck Rental Car Camper/RV Airplane Other NC Overnighters NC Daytrippers VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 39

41 North Carolina Overnight Vs. Daytrip Origin of Visitors North Carolina is the top state of origin for both overnighters and daytrippers to the state. In-state residents comprise thirty-seven percent of the state s overnight visitors and nearly three-fourths of the state s daytrippers. NC Overnighters NC Daytrippers North Carolina (37.) North Carolina (71.) Virginia (10.3%) South Carolina (8.3%) South Carolina (8.6%) Virginia (5.7%) Georgia (6.5%) Georgia (4.5%) Florida (5.) Tennessee (4.3%) New York (3.8%) Florida (1.) Maryland (3.) Pennsylvania (0.7%) Pennsylvania (3.) Maryland (0.7%) Tennessee (2.8%) Ohio (0.6%) New Jersey (2.8%) Mississippi (0.4%) Trip Planning Daytrippers, not surprisingly, made the decision to visit North Carolina in a shorter time frame than overnighters. Nearly two-thirds made the decision less than 2 weeks prior to the visit, while just over onethird of overnighters made the decision to visit the state less than 2 weeks before travel. How Far in Advance Decision Was Made to Visit North Carolina Less than 2 weeks before visit 36.4% 65.2% Within 2-4 weeks of visit 12.3% 17.2% At least 1 month, but less than 3 months before visit 11.8% 20.4% NC Daytrippers NC Overnighters At least 3 months, but less than 6 months before visit 5.8% 13.6% At least 6 months, but less than 1 year before visit More than a year before visit 3.6% 8.9% 1.2% 3.5% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 40

42 North Carolina Overnight Vs. Daytrip In trip planning, overnighters to North Carolina relied on a larger variety of sources than daytrippers. In particular, they used personal experience, friends/relatives, search engines and websites more than daytrippers. Top Sources of Information for Trip Planning Own Experience 19.4% Friends/Relatives Search Engines 9.8% 15. Social/Commercial Networking Sources 8.9% 12.5% Online Full Service Travel Website 1.3% 8.4% 4.6% Destination Website 8.1% Travel Provider Website 1.3% 7.3% Travel Review site (TripAdvisor, Yelp, etc.) 1.4% 4.5% 1. Travel Club (AAA) 3.3% Destination Printed Material 1.4% % Travel Provider either in person or by phone 2.4% Other online planning source(s) 2.2% % 31.4% NC Daytrippers NC Overnighters Trip Expenditures On average, overnight visitor parties to and within North Carolina spent nearly $500 more per trip than daytrippers. Average Total Trip Spending by Overnight & Daytrip Visitor Parties $800 $616 $600 $400 $128 $200 $0 NC Overnighters NC Daytrippers VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 41

43 North Carolina Overnight Vs. Daytrip Activities Activities participated in by North Carolina travelers vary by their length of stay, but common activities between regions include visiting relatives, shopping, dining, visiting friends and sightseeing. NC Overnighters NC Daytrippers Visiting Relatives (31%) Visiting Relatives (18%) Shopping (27%) Shopping (15%) Visiting Friends (17%) Rural Sightseeing (1) Beach (14%) Visiting Friends (8%) Fine Dining (14%) Fine Dining (7%) Rural Sightseeing (12%) Historic Sites/Churches (5%) Historic Sites/Churches (1) Beach (4%) Urban Sightseeing (9%) State Park/Monument/Recreation area (3%) State Park/Monument/Recreation area (8%) National Park/Monument/Recreation area (3%) Museums (7%) Casino/Gaming (3%) Wildlife Viewing (6%) Urban Sightseeing (3%) Craft Breweries (6%) Wildlife Viewing (3%) Hiking/Backpacking (6%) Local/folk arts/crafts (3%) Fishing (6%) Theme Park/Amusement Park/Water Park (3%) Old Homes/Mansions (5%) Museums (2%) Wine Tasting/Winery Tour (5%) Other nature (photography, rockhounding, etc.) (2%) Casino/Gaming (4%) Wine Tasting/Winery Tour (2%) National Park/Monument/Recreation area (4%) Nature Travel/Eco-touring (2%) Local/folk arts/crafts (4%) Hiking/Backpacking (2%) Other nature (photography, rockhounding, etc.) (4%) Old Homes/Mansions (2%) Nightclubs/Dancing (4%) Musical performance/show (2%) Gardens (3%) Sport Event-Youth/Amateur/Collegiate/Other(Spectator) (2%) Theater/Drama (3%) Special Events/Festivals (2%) Special Events/Festivals (3%) Art Galleries (1%) Musical performance/show (3%) Gardens (1%) Zoos/Aquariums/Aviaries (3%) Sport Event-Youth/Amateur/Collegiate/Other(Participant) (1%) Art Galleries (3%) Zoos/Aquariums/Aviaries (1%) Sport Event- Bird Watching (1%) Youth/Amateur/Collegiate/Other(Spectator) (2%) Nature Travel/Eco-touring (2%) Native American ruins/rock art (1%) Bird Watching (2%) Fishing (1%) Theme Park/Amusement Park/Water Park (2%) Theater/Drama (1%) Golf (2%) Craft Breweries (1%) Horseback riding (2%) Nightclubs/Dancing (1%) Native American ruins/rock art (2%) Sports events Major/Professional (<1%) Biking/Road Biking/Cycling (2%) Horseback riding (<1%) Farms/Ranches/Agri-tours (2%) Musical Theater (<1%) Spa/Health Club (1%) Area where a TV show or movie was filmed (<1%) Sport Event- Hunting (<1%) Youth/Amateur/Collegiate/Other(Participant) (1%) Rafting/Kayaking/Canoeing/Paddleboarding (1%) Symphony/opera/concert (<1%) Area where a TV show or movie was filmed (1%) Golf (<1%) VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 42

44 North Carolina Overnight Vs. Daytrip Demographic Profile for North Carolina Visitors North Carolina North Carolina Overnighters Daytrippers Average age of household head 47.0 years of age 47.8 years of age Average household size Education of Household Head High school or less 14.8% 17.2% Some college no degree 20.4% 28.3% Completed college 43.1% 42.3% Post Graduate College 21.6% 11.9% Annual Household Income Less than $30, % 18.9% $30,000-$49, % 23.2% $50,000-$74, % 19.4% $75,000 & over 49.7% 38.4% Average Annual Income $87,140 $72,620 Employment Employed % Retired 21.9% 21.4% Not employed 19.1% 25.5% Marital Status Married 64.2% 66.4% Never married 22.8% 16.3% Divorced, widowed, separated % Ethnicity White Black/African American 9.8% 8.6% Asian or Pacific Islander 2.5% 0.3% Other 3.7% 4.1% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 43

45 North Carolina Overnight Vs. Daytrip Top Advertising Markets The top advertising markets for the overnighters and daytrippers very similar, but differences can be noted in the ranks. The top five primary markets are the same for both overnighters and daytrippers. Atlanta ranks sixth in terms of overnighters, while Wilmington ranks sixth for daytrippers to and within the state. It is worth noting the proportion of daytrip visitors from states such as New York and Florida who are likely visiting the state while traveling to other destinations along north/south highways. NC Overnighters NC Daytrippers Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville (10.3%) Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville (20.1%) Charlotte (7.5%) Charlotte (15.5%) Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville (6.5%) Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville (13.6%) Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point- (6.2%) Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point (13.3%) Greenville-New Bern-Washington (5.7%) Greenville-New Bern-Washington (8.7%) Atlanta (5.6%) Wilmington (4.3%) Washington, DC (Hagerstown, MD) (5.6%) Atlanta (4.2%) New York (4.3%) Richmond-Petersburg (2.8%) Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News (3.4%) Knoxville (2.) Philadelphia (2.7%) Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News (1.5%) Richmond-Petersburg (2.5%) Myrtle Beach-Florence (1.4%) Columbia (2.1%) Tri-Cities, TN-VA (1.3%) Chattanooga (1.8%) Roanoke-Lynchburg (1.2%) Augusta (1.6%) Chattanooga (1.1%) Miami/Ft. Lauderdale (1.4%) Nashville (1.1%) Myrtle Beach-Florence (1.3%) Washington DC (0.9%) Wilmington (1.2%) Columbia (0.8%) Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota (1.2%) Cincinnati (0.6%) Baltimore (1.1%) Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota (0.5%) Roanoke-Lynchburg (1.) Baltimore (0.4%) Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne (1.) Philadelphia (0.4%) Cleveland-Akron (Canton) (1.) New York (0.4%) Note: Advertising markets defined by Nielsen s Designated Market Area (DMA) VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 44

46 North Carolina Overnight Vs. Daytrip Vacation Attitudes Not surprisingly, both overnighters and daytrippers feel the need for a vacation at least once a year. Nearly half of overnighters and one-quarter of daytrippers report that they travel as often as possible. Current Feelings Concerning Vacation Travel I feel that I need at least one vacation trip a year % I travel as often as possible 25.9% 47. Taking time off from work for vacation travel is becoming harder than it used to be 12.7% 8.9% Spending time and money on other aspects of my life (besides my home) is more important than vacation travel Spending time and money on my home is more important than vacation travel 12.1% 11.7% 20.1% 21. NC Daytrippers NC Overnighters I do not need to travel because I am satisfied with activities available locally 10.5% 5.5% I avoid travel because hassles outweigh the benefits 5.8% 4.2% I lack a compelling reason to travel on vacation 7.6% 5.1% Trip Satisfaction Both overnight visitors and daytrippers in North Carolina reported high trip satisfaction in. Ninety-two percent of overnighters and eighty-eight percent of daytrippers expressed they were extremely or very satisfied with their trip. Extremely Satisfied Trip Satisfaction 50.6% 56.3% Very Satisfied 37.8% 35.9% Somewhat Satisfied 6.7% 11.4% NC Daytrippers NC Overnighters Not Very Satisfied Not at all Satisfied 0.2% 0.9% 0.1% 0.2% VISIT NORTH CAROLINA 45

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