Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Pender County: A Sustainable Approach

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Pender County: A Sustainable Approach"

Transcription

1 Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Pender County: A Sustainable Approach (Funded by North Carolina Sea Grant) Center for Sustainable Tourism Division of Research and Graduate Studies East Carolina University

2 Purpose of this meeting... First stab at interpreting the findings--maximize community benefits; Dress rehearsal for public presentations of the study findings; Identify ways to reach policy makers, planners, tourism personnel, environmental advocates, vacation property associations, developers and business representatives.

3 Community Tourism Industry Components Host Community Infrastructure Long & Nuckolls

4 Factors Affecting Gateway & Resort Communities Housing Stock and Related Housing Issues Ability to Seek Clarity & Agreement on Issues Leading to Effective Planning Workforce Issues Recruitment, Retention, Compensation & Housing Understanding Wealth, Economic Drivers, and Base Industries Community Sense of Place Balancing Local Economy & Quality of Community Experience for Residents and Visitors Environmental Stewardship Water, Climate, Energy & Land Encouraging Business and Entrepreneurship Adjusting to Changing Community Demographics Access and Transportation East Carolina University Center for Sustainable Tourism

5 The Tourism Cycle. (R.W. Butler, The Concept of a Tourist Area Cycle of Evolution, Canadian Geographer, vol. 24, no. 1, 1980, p. 7). Critical Range of Elements of Capacity Stagnation Consolidation Rejuvenation A B C Number of Tourists Decline D Development E Involvement Exploration Time

6 Next Steps for Pender County Become familiar with the details of the study findings look behind the curtain! Put this information within the context of the current private and public climate and discussions. Determine appropriate audiences most interested in the study s content and contribution. Discuss publicly the implications of the findings to public policy, growth and development, and effective planning. Think and act strategically on how tourism contributes in a sustainable manner to the future of the place you live and work.

7 Study Objectives

8 Land Use Issues Affecting the Study Area Development of Second Homes Cost of Living Real Estate Prices Jobs and Job Growth Affordable Housing Choices for Work Force and Local Residents Transportation Environmental Issues

9 Objectives of Study 1. Assess property owners perceptions of the impact of tourism on community land use, the economy, service provision, cultural opportunities, infrastructure, the environment and general community quality of life; 2. Profile economic value of second homes documenting by number, type and value; 3. Identify perceptions of the importance of sustainable actions on future economic success;

10 Objectives of Study 4. Determine how climate impacts resident and second home owners property and recreational decisions; 5. Compare differences between second homeowners and resident property owners regarding impacts, benefits, and future support for tourism; 6. Compare assessment of community attachment and the factors that produce that attachment.

11 Housing Stock Pender County GIS Data Base

12

13 12% 47% 14% 24% 32% 100% 90% % % 60% 50% 40% % Second Home Second Home Full Time Home 30% % 10% 0% Burgaw Topsail Grady Long Creek Rocky Point Other Total

14 Methodology and Sampling

15 Methodology Qualitative focus groups Establish an understanding of the perceptions about the tourism industry and study area. Determine the primary issues and concerns regarding the impact that tourism has on the community. Quantitative survey Estimate the extent and degree of perceptions regarding the concerns and issues expressed by the focus groups. Compare perceptions of tourism s impact on community life between local residents and second home owners.

16 Sampling and Survey The Geographic Information System (GIS) Tax Records of Pender County provided a list of the county s housing stock from which a random sample was selected of both resident and second home property owners; Survey of homeowners starting from Spring 2011 to Summer 2011 (2,476 full time property owners; 2,385 second home owners); Collection effort included initial mailing, two reminder notices, two telephone reminder calls and incentive drawing; 428 usable responses from internet survey: 60% full time residents; 40% second home owners.

17 Summary of Findings

18 Background and Demographics Tourism is a significant economic development component for Pender County in direct, indirect and induced spending. The presence of second homes in Pender County is noticeable in both numbers and value. Second home owners have substantially higher annual household income at all income levels starting at $100,000 than do full-time residents (e.g. see slide 39). Over seventy percent (74.7%) of second home owners are 55 years of age or older. Over fifty percent (56%) of second home property owners intend to maintain current use of their second home properties.

19 Background and Demographics Approximately thirty-one percent (31.9%) of second home property owners intend to increase personal use of their second home properties. Almost nineteen percent (18.5 %) of second home owners suggest they will retire to Pender County full time. 41.1% of second home owners compared to 25.4% of fulltime residents have post-graduate education. Second home owners were substantially more inclined than full-time residents to be a couple with children no longer in the household.

20 Tourism and Community Life Second home owners are more satisfied with all the land use issues including: 1. the amount of non-commercial and commercial tourism development; 2. amount of residential development. Second home owners expressed greater satisfaction with the relationship of tourism to all of the questions regarding local economy and jobs (e.g. see Slide 49).

21 Tourism and Community Life Second home owners expressed greater satisfaction with tourism and: 1. Cleanliness and upkeep of the community; 2. Crime prevention; 3. Quality of local public educational system. Second home owners expressed greater satisfaction with the relationship of tourism to cultural offerings including: 1. interactions between visitors and property owners; 2. promotion of cultural and historical resources; 3. mix of cultural offerings; 4. numbers of cultural offerings.

22 Tourism and Community Life Second home owners were more satisfied with all the community infrastructure issues including: 1. management of storm water runoff; 2. availability of public sewer system; 3. management of traffic generated by tourists; 4. quality of parks; 5. greenways and bike lanes; 6. availability of public parking during tourist season.

23 Tourism and Community Life Full time resident property owners expressed less satisfaction with: 1. current water quality; 2. air quality; 3. availability of quality recreational opportunities; 4. availability of quality health care services; 5. affordability of work force housing.

24 Community Sense of Place Full time residents expressed greater level of attachment than did second home property owners on the question I feel that I have political influence on community decisions. Second home property owners expressed greater level of attachment than did full time residents on: 1. I really miss it when I am away too long; 2. I feel that I can really be myself here.

25 Sustainable Actions Full time resident and second home property owners hold similar views on all fifteen sustainable action items: 1. Full access for everyone in the community to participate in tourism development decisions; 2. Training and educating clients and employees on sustainable practices; 3. Purchasing from companies with certified green practices; 4. Preserving culture and heritage; 5. Providing economic benefits from tourism to locals; 6. Reducing noise; 7. Protecting water quality; 8. Protecting air quality; 9. Protecting our community s natural environment for future generations; 10. Conserving the natural environment; 11. Being energy efficient; 12. Managing wastewater; 13. Reducing consumption of freshwater; 14. Managing, reducing and recycling solid waste; 15. Reducing and managing greenhouse gas emissions.

26 Climate and Weather Factors Second home property owners indicated a greater level of agreement that weather and climate conditions were important in deciding to own property in Pender County. Second home property owners feel sea level rise and coastal flooding as well as coastal storms, will affect their future property values to a greater extent than do full time residents.

27 Support for Further Tourism Development Second home owners expressed a greater level of environmental, social, economic and overall benefits received from tourism than did full time residents. Second home property owners perceived a greater level of positive impacts that tourism brought to Pender County than did full time residents.

28 Support for Further Tourism Development Second home property owners expressed a greater level of support for: 1. tourism should be developed in harmony with the natural environment; 2. we need to take a long-term view when planning for tourism development; 3. Pender County should plan and manage tourism s growth; 4. I support tourism having a vital role in Pender County; 5. tourism holds great promise for Pender County s future.

29 Demographic Information about Respondents

30 75 and older and under % Full time Second home

31 Other Couple, children no longer at home Couple, children at home Couple, no children Single, children no longer at home Single, children at home Single, no children % Full time Second home

32 Other Caucasian Asian American Indian African American % Full time Second home

33 Female Male % Full time Second home

34 Post graduate 4 - year college Some college, but no degree 2 - year college/technical School High School or GED Less than high school % Full time Second home

35 Other Retired Looking for work Own my own business Working part-time Working full-time % Full time Second home

36 No Yes % Full time Second home

37 $400,000+ $200,000 - $399,999 $150,000 - $199,999 $100,000 - $149,999 $75,000 - $99,999 $50,000 - $74,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $15,000 - $24,999 $0 - $14,999 % Full time Second home

38 No Yes % Full time Second home

39

40 I like the climate I like the scenery This is where I have retired/plan to retire To be with family and friends I like the community atmosphere More affordable than other coastal areas This is a very friendly place Recreational opportunities My job is here Other I was born here Because of job opportunities

41 Beach Affordability of the area Friendliness of the area Investment value Recreational opportunities General climate Closeness to family and friends Proximity to permanent residence Other Water quality Rental value Air quality Culture/history of the area

42 Maintain current use 56.0 Increase personal use 31.9 Retire to it full time Rent it part time Sell it Other Don't know Rent it full time Live in it full time and telecommute

43

44 Highly Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied The amount of residential development The amount of non-tourism commercial development Full time The amount of tourism commercial development % The amount of residential development The amount of non-tourism commercial development Second Home The amount of tourism commercial development

45 p The amount of residential development.004 The amount of non-tourism commercial development.000 The amount of tourism commercial development Full time Second home

46 Highly Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied Number of tourism businesses Employment opportunities Full time Cost of living compared to other coastal counties % Number of tourism businesses Second Home Employment opportunities Cost of living compared to other coastal counties

47 p Number of tourism businesses.000 Employment opportunities.000 Cost of living compared to other coastal counties Full time Second home

48 Highly Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied Cleanliness and upkeep of the county Fire and emergency services Crime prevention Educational offerings for adults Full time Quality of local public educational system % Cleanliness and upkeep of the county Fire and emergency services Crime prevention Second Home Educational offerings for adults Quality of local public educational system

49 Cleanliness and upkeep of the county p.000 Fire and emergency services.387 Crime prevention.001 Educational offerings for adults.059 Quality of local public educational system Full time Second home

50 Highly Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied Interactions between visitors and property owners Promotion of cultural and historical resources Mix of cultural offerings Full time Number of cultural offerings % Interactions between visitors and property owners Promotion of cultural and historical resources Second Home Mix of cultural offerings Number of cultural offerings

51 Interactions between visitors and property owners p.000 Promotion of cultural and historical resources.000 Mix of cultural offerings.000 Number of cultural offerings Full time Second home

52 Highly Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied Management of storm water runoff Availability of public sewer system The management of traffic generated by tourists Full time The quality of parks, greenways and bike lanes Availability of public parking during tourist season % Management of storm water runoff Availability of public sewer system The management of traffic generated by tourists Second Home The quality of parks, greenways and bike lanes Availability of public parking during tourist season

53 Management of storm water runoff p.001 Availability of public sewer system The management of traffic generated by tourists The quality of parks, greenways and bike lanes Availability of public parking during tourist season Full time Second home

54 Highly Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied Current water quality Current air quality Availability of quality recreational opportunities Availability of quality healthcare services Affordability of work force housing Full time Availability of work force housing The range of housing styles and designs % Current water quality Current air quality Availability of quality recreational opportunities Availability of quality healthcare services Affordability of work force housing Second Home Availability of work force housing The range of housing styles and designs

55 Current water quality Current air quality Availability of quality recreational opportunities Availability of quality healthcare services p Affordability of work force housing Availability of work force housing The range of housing styles and designs Full time Second home

56

57 Very Important Important Neither Important nor Unimportant Unimportant Not at all Important Protecting our community's natural environment for future Conserving the natural environment Being energy efficient Managing wastewater Reducing consumption of freshwater Full time Managing, reducing and recycling solid waste Reducing and managing greenhouse gas emissions % Protecting our community's natural environment for future generations Conserving the natural environment Being energy efficient Managing wastewater Reducing consumption of freshwater Managing, reducing and recycling solid waste Second Home Reducing and managing greenhouse gas emissions

58 Very Important Important Neither Important nor Unimportant Unimportant Not at all Important Full access for everyone in the community to participate in tourism Training and educating employees on sustainability practices Purchasing from companies with certified green practices Providing economic benefits from tourism to locals Preserving culture and heritage Reducing noise Full time Protecting water quality Protecting air quality % Full access for everyone in the community to participate in Training and educating employees on sustainability practices Purchasing from companies with certified green practices Second Home Providing economic benefits from tourism to locals Preserving culture and heritage Reducing noise Protecting water quality Protecting air quality

59 Full access for everyone in the community to participate in Training and educating employees on sustainability practices Purchasing from companies with certified green practices Providing economic benefits from tourism to locals Preserving culture and heritage Reducing noise Protecting water quality Protecting air quality Protecting our community's natural environment for future Conserving the natural environment Being energy efficient Managing wastewater Reducing consumption of freshwater Managing, reducing and recycling solid waste Reducing and managing greenhouse gas emissions p p Full time Second home

60

61 Very Important Important Neither Important nor Unimportant Unimportant Not at all Important Impacts of climate change are evident in Pender County Changing climate conditions will make Pender County NO longer Climate change will have a noticeably negative impact on my Full time I feel I am adequately prepared for a severe weather event (e.g. I feel the climate conditions here are ideal to attract new property Weather conditions have changed enough in Pender County that I Weather and climate conditions were important in deciding to own % Impacts of climate change are evident in Pender County Changing climate conditions will make Pender County NO longer attractive to new residents Climate change will have a noticeably negative impact on my property values in the next 25 years I feel I am adequately prepared for a severe weather event (e.g. hurricanes, floods, heavy rainfall) I feel the climate conditions here are ideal to attract new property owners. Weather conditions have changed enough in Pender County that I would NOT consider buying property here in the future. Weather and climate conditions were important in deciding to own property in Pender County. Second Home

62 p Impacts of climate change are evident in Pender County.620 Changing climate conditions will make Pender County NO longer attractive to new residents Climate change will have a noticeably negative impact on my property values in the next 25 years I feel I am adequately prepared for a severe weather event (e.g. hurricanes, floods, heavy rainfall) I feel the climate conditions here are ideal to attract new property owners Weather conditions have changed enough in Pender County that I would NOT consider buying property here Weather and climate conditions were important in deciding to own property in Pender County Full time Second home

63

64 Very Important Important Neither Important nor Unimportant Unimportant Not at all Important Precipitation Wind Full time Humidity Temperature % Precipitation Wind Humidity Second Home Temperature

65 Weather Factors & Personal Recreational Decisions Precipitation Wind Humidity Temperature p Full time Second home

66

67 Very Important Important Neither Important nor Unimportant Unimportant Not at all Important Sea level and coastal flooding Number and intensity of coastal storms Availability of freshwater Changes in temperature and/or humidity Full time Changes in precipitation % Sea level and coastal flooding Number and intensity of coastal storms Second Home Availability of freshwater Changes in temperature and/or humidity Changes in precipitation

68 Affect of Climate Change on Future Property Values? Sea level rise and coastal flooding p.000 Number and intensity of coastal storms.010 Availability of freshwater.053 Changes in temperature and/or humidity.069 Changes in precipitation Full time Second home

69

70 Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree I feel that I have political influence on community It is important to be a member of local civic This is the best place to do the things I enjoy Full time I really miss it when I am away too long I feel that I can really be myself here % I feel that I have political influence on community decisions It is important to be a member of local civic organizations This is the best place to do the things I enjoy I really miss it when I am away too long I feel that I can really be myself here

71 Personal Attitudes about Living in the Community I feel that I have political influence on community decisions It is important to be a member of local civic organizations This is the best place to do the things I enjoy p I really miss it when I am away too long.009 I feel that I can really be myself here Full time Second home

72

73 Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Overall, I benefit from tourism in our county I personally receive environmental benefits from tourism I personally receive economic benefits from tourism I personally receive social benefits from tourism % Overall, I benefit from tourism in our county I personally receive environmental benefits from tourism I personally receive economic benefits from tourism I personally receive social benefits from tourism Full time Second Home

74 Personal Benefits Received from Tourism p Overall, I benefit from tourism in our county.000 I personally receive environmental benefits from tourism.000 I personally receive economic benefits from tourism.000 I personally receive social benefits from tourism Full time Second home

75 Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Tourism improves the image of Pender County's culture Tourism helps preserve the cultural and historic identity of Pender County Tourism brings new income to Pender County Growth in tourism will create jobs for local residents Full time Tourism benefits other industries in Pender County Tourism creates new markets for our local products Tourism is a strong economic contributor to Pender County % Tourism improves the image of Pender County's culture Tourism helps preserve the cultural and historic identity of Pender County Second Home Tourism brings new income to Pender County Growth in tourism will create jobs for local residents Tourism benefits other industries in Pender County Tourism creates new markets for our local products Tourism is a strong economic contributor to Pender County

76 Tourism s Positive Impacts Tourism improves the image of Pender County's culture Tourism helps preserve the cultural and historic identity of Pender County Tourism brings new income to Pender County Growth in tourism will create jobs for local residents Tourism benefits other industries in Pender County Tourism creates new markets for our local products Tourism is a strong economic contributor to Pender County p Full time Second home

77 Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree My quality of life has deteriorated because of tourism Tourism in Pender County is growing too fast Tourism development unfairly raises real estate costs Tourism increases the amount of crime in Pender County Tourism increases traffic problems Full time There is overcrowding due to tourism development Recreational resources are overused by tourists % My quality of life has deteriorated because of tourism Tourism in Pender County is growing too fast Tourism development unfairly raises real estate costs Tourism increases the amount of crime in Pender County Second Home Tourism increases traffic problems There is overcrowding due to tourism development Recreational resources are overused by tourists

78 Tourism s Negative Impacts My quality of life has deteriorated because of tourism Tourism in Pender County is growing too fast Tourism development unfairly raises real estate costs Tourism increases the amount of crime in Pender County Tourism increases traffic problems There is overcrowding due to tourism development Recreational resources are overused by tourists Full time p Second home

79 Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Tourism should be developed in harmony with the natural environment Tourism development should embrace the values of all community residences We need to take a long-term view when planning for tourism development I support new tourism facilities that will attract more tourists to Pender County Local government should provide tax incentives to encourage private Full time Pender County should plan and manage tourism's growth I support tourism having a vital role in Pender County Tourism holds great promise for Pender County's future % Tourism should be developed in harmony with the natural environment Tourism development should embrace the values of all community residences We need to take a long-term view when planning for tourism development I support new tourism facilities that will attract more tourists to Pender County Local government should provide tax incentives to encourage private development in tourism Second Home Pender County should plan and manage tourism's growth I support tourism having a vital role in Pender County Tourism holds great promise for Pender County's future

80 Support for Further Tourism Development Tourism should be developed in harmony with the natural environment Tourism development should embrace the values of all community residences We need to take a long-term view when planning for tourism development I support new tourism facilities that will attract more tourists to Pender County Local government should provide tax incentives to encourage private development in tourism Pender County should plan and manage tourism's growth I support tourism having a vital role in Pender County Tourism holds great promise for Pender County's future p Full time Second home

81

Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Coastal Counties: A Sustainable Approach

Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Coastal Counties: A Sustainable Approach Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Coastal Counties: A Sustainable Approach Brunswick, Currituck and Pender Counties, North Carolina (Funded by North Carolina Sea Grant) Center for Sustainable

More information

Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Pender County: A Sustainable Approach. Summary Report

Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Pender County: A Sustainable Approach. Summary Report Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Pender County: A Sustainable Approach Summary Report Study Team Huili Hao, Director of Research Patrick Long, Center Director Whitney Knollenberg, Graduate

More information

Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Brunswick County: A Sustainable Approach. Summary Report

Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Brunswick County: A Sustainable Approach. Summary Report Tourism Impacts and Second Home Development in Brunswick County: A Sustainable Approach Summary Report Study Team Huili Hao, Director of Research Patrick Long, Center Director Whitney Knollenberg, Graduate

More information

Sevierville, TN. Technical Appendices

Sevierville, TN. Technical Appendices Sevierville, TN Technical Appendices 2017 2955 Valmont Road Suite 300 777 North Capitol Street NE Suite 500 Boulder, Colorado 80301 Washington, DC 20002 n-r-c.com 303-444-7863 icma.org 800-745-8780 Contents

More information

State Park Visitor Survey

State Park Visitor Survey State Park Visitor Survey Methods, Findings and Conclusions State s Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management surveyed state park visitor and trip characteristics, and collected evaluations

More information

OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GRAZUTE REGIONAL PARK

OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GRAZUTE REGIONAL PARK OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GRAZUTE REGIONAL PARK 1. How often do you practice the following outdoor activities in Grazute Regional Park? a. Hunting b. Fishing c. Collecting nature products (berries, mushrooms

More information

2017 Citizen Satisfaction Survey

2017 Citizen Satisfaction Survey 2017 Citizen Satisfaction Survey CITY OF BRAMPTON TOPLINE SUMMARY SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 CITY OF BRAMPTON 2017 CITIZEN SATISFACTION SURVEY REPORT INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY The City of Brampton commissioned

More information

PUHOI TO PAKIRI VISITOR SURVEY UPDATE. ( Simon Milne New Zealand Tourism Research Institute

PUHOI TO PAKIRI VISITOR SURVEY UPDATE. (  Simon Milne New Zealand Tourism Research Institute PUHOI TO PAKIRI VISITOR SURVEY UPDATE (www.regionalsurveys.co.nz) Simon Milne New Zealand Tourism Research Institute 1 There are three partners in this research - all contributing time, money, energy and

More information

Trail Based Tourism Development

Trail Based Tourism Development Trail Based Tourism Development Alex Naar, Director, Sustainable Tourism Outreach Carol Kline, PhD, Assistant Professor Center for Sustainable Tourism at ECU October 18 th, 2013 Understanding Tourism Understanding

More information

2015 IRVING HOTEL GUEST SURVEY Final Project Report

2015 IRVING HOTEL GUEST SURVEY Final Project Report 2015 IRVING HOTEL GUEST SURVEY Final Project Report Research prepared for the Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau by Destination Analysts, Inc. Table of Contents S E C T I O N 1 Introduction 2 S E C T

More information

5th Level Subagency Report. OSD, Agencies and Activities DIRECTOR CLINICAL SPT

5th Level Subagency Report. OSD, Agencies and Activities DIRECTOR CLINICAL SPT 5th Level Subagency Report OSD, Agencies and Activities This 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Report provides summary results for your subagency, including comparisons to your department or agency.

More information

Objective is to refresh the Canal & River Trust s understanding of the experiences, opinion, behaviours and preferences of licenced boaters

Objective is to refresh the Canal & River Trust s understanding of the experiences, opinion, behaviours and preferences of licenced boaters Background Objective is to refresh the Canal & River Trust s understanding of the experiences, opinion, behaviours and preferences of licenced boaters Methodology Online survey conducted in March 2016-1,024

More information

Myrtle Beach AAU Wave , April

Myrtle Beach AAU Wave , April Myrtle Beach AAU Wave 2 2014, April Prepared for: April 15-19, 2014 Objectives: To provide the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce with core tracking measures to monitor attitudes and travel preferences

More information

Myrtle Beach AAU Wave , February

Myrtle Beach AAU Wave , February Myrtle Beach AAU Wave 1 2014, February Prepared for: February 19-21, 2014 Objectives: To provide the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce with core tracking measures to monitor attitudes and travel preferences

More information

2013 IRVING HOTEL GUEST SURVEY Final Project Report

2013 IRVING HOTEL GUEST SURVEY Final Project Report 2013 IRVING HOTEL GUEST SURVEY Final Project Report Research prepared for the Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau by Destination Analysts, Inc. Table of Contents SECTION 1 Introduction 2 SECTION 2 Executive

More information

Brisbane. Social Indicators te.queensland.com/research

Brisbane. Social Indicators te.queensland.com/research Brisbane Social Indicators 2013 This study examines the social impacts of tourism on the local communities, as perceived by its residents. The research is intended to inform the decision making of state

More information

Salt Lake Downtown Alliance. June 2018

Salt Lake Downtown Alliance. June 2018 Salt Lake Downtown Alliance June 2018 2 SURVEY DETAILS Short telephone survey updating previous benchmark data around key topics 609 respondents ±4% margin of error Trending is provided for all questions

More information

Performance Clackamas Clackamas County Strategic Plan

Performance Clackamas Clackamas County Strategic Plan June 2017 update Performance Clackamas Clackamas County Strategic Plan Strategic Goals and Milestones This is the June 2017 update to Performance Clackamas, the Clackamas County Strategic Plan. The plan

More information

Economic Impact of Rock Climbing in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests

Economic Impact of Rock Climbing in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Economic Impact of Rock Climbing in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests JA MES N. M A PLES, PhD MICH A EL J. BR A DLEY, PhD Image Credit: Justin Costner Report submitted to Outdoor Alliance on August

More information

2013 Business & Legislative Session Visitor Satisfaction Survey Results

2013 Business & Legislative Session Visitor Satisfaction Survey Results 2013 Business & Legislative Session Visitor Satisfaction Survey Results Completed by Juneau Economic Development Council in partnership with The Alaska Committee August 2013 JEDC research efforts are supported

More information

Floyd and Patrick Counties, Virginia Tourism Survey

Floyd and Patrick Counties, Virginia Tourism Survey [ROCKY KNOB SUSTAINABLE TOURISM] 170 Appendix G: Potential Visitor Survey Floyd and Patrick Counties, Virginia Tourism Survey Rocky Knob Area near the Blue Ridge Parkway [ROCKY KNOB SUSTAINABLE TOURISM]

More information

Market Assessment and Feasibility Analysis of a Nature-based Park in Oklahoma

Market Assessment and Feasibility Analysis of a Nature-based Park in Oklahoma Market Assessment and Feasibility Analysis of a Nature-based Park in Oklahoma Tannaz Soltani, MBA, M.S. Catalina Palacios, M.S. Lowell Caneday, Ph.D. Purpose To provide a better understanding of the market,

More information

The Economic Impact of Tourism in Hillsborough County. July 2017

The Economic Impact of Tourism in Hillsborough County. July 2017 The Economic Impact of Tourism in Hillsborough County July 2017 Table of contents 1) Key Findings for 2016 3 2) Local Tourism Trends 7 3) Trends in Visits and Spending 12 4) The Domestic Market 19 5) The

More information

RESIDENTS PERCEPTION OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO COORG DISTRICT IN KARNATAKA

RESIDENTS PERCEPTION OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO COORG DISTRICT IN KARNATAKA RESIDENTS PERCEPTION OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO COORG DISTRICT IN KARNATAKA Mr. Sukhesh P H.O.D., Department of Commerce Govt., First Grade College, Karnataka State, India.

More information

Motion: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Motion: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Carried: Defeated: Referred to:

Motion: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Motion: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Carried: Defeated: Referred to: PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 @ 1:00 PM Planning Committee Members Present: Leuer, Davis, Granger, Hastings, Brunner, Brick, King, Ryan Also Present: Department Agenda

More information

MSc Tourism and Sustainable Development LM562 (Under Review)

MSc Tourism and Sustainable Development LM562 (Under Review) MSc Tourism and Sustainable Development LM562 (Under Review) 1. Introduction Understanding the relationships between tourism, environment and development has been one of the major objectives of governments,

More information

Economic Impact of Tourism in South Dakota, December 2017

Economic Impact of Tourism in South Dakota, December 2017 Economic Impact of Tourism in South Dakota, 2017 December 2017 1) Key findings 1) Growth continues in 2017 but pales against the event driven years of 2015 and 2016 in South Dakota Key facts about South

More information

Tropical North Queensland

Tropical North Queensland Tropical North Queensland Social Indicators 2013 This study examines the social impacts of tourism on the local communities, as perceived by its residents. The research is intended to inform the decision

More information

APPENDIX (G) STATISTICAL ANALYSES TABLES AND GRAPHS

APPENDIX (G) STATISTICAL ANALYSES TABLES AND GRAPHS APPENDIX (G) STATISTICAL ANALYSES TABLES AND GRAPHS 1. Visitor Group Note: The scale for answers to the last question in this table is measured by Yes=1 and No=0 Appendix [Beach Resort Visitors] Citizenship

More information

Juneau Household Waterfront Opinion Survey

Juneau Household Waterfront Opinion Survey Juneau Household Waterfront Opinion Survey Prepared for: City and Borough of Juneau Prepared by: April 13, 2004 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary...1 Introduction and Methodology...6 Survey Results...7

More information

2009 Muskoka Airport Economic Impact Study

2009 Muskoka Airport Economic Impact Study 2009 Muskoka Airport Economic Impact Study November 4, 2009 Prepared by The District of Muskoka Planning and Economic Development Department BACKGROUND The Muskoka Airport is situated at the north end

More information

2014 West Virginia Image & Advertising Accountability Research

2014 West Virginia Image & Advertising Accountability Research 2014 West Virginia Image & Advertising Accountability Research November 2014 Table of Contents Introduction....... 3 Purpose... 4 Methodology.. 5 Executive Summary...... 7 Conclusions and Recommendations.....

More information

Mackay. Social Indicators te.queensland.com/research

Mackay. Social Indicators te.queensland.com/research Mackay Social Indicators 2013 This study examines the social impacts of tourism on the local communities, as perceived by its residents. The research is intended to inform the decision making of state

More information

Economic Impact of Tourism in South Dakota, December 2018

Economic Impact of Tourism in South Dakota, December 2018 Economic Impact of Tourism in South Dakota, 2018 December 2018 1) Key Findings Growth rebounds in 2018 as a strong hunting season drives tourism growth Key facts about South Dakota s tourism sector Key

More information

European Charter for Sustainable and Responsible Tourism

European Charter for Sustainable and Responsible Tourism Annex 1. First draft text of the European Charter for Sustainable and Responsible Tourism European Charter for Sustainable and Responsible Tourism I. INTRODUCTION II. OBJECTIVES Working together to make

More information

Cruise tourism in Akaroa: Visitor experiences, business stakeholder perceptions, and community attitudes Michael Shone & Jude Wilson 31 July 2013

Cruise tourism in Akaroa: Visitor experiences, business stakeholder perceptions, and community attitudes Michael Shone & Jude Wilson 31 July 2013 Cruise tourism in Akaroa: Visitor experiences, business stakeholder perceptions, and community attitudes Michael Shone & Jude Wilson 31 July 2013 Part A: Cruise ship visitor experiences and expenditure,

More information

Tourism and Wetlands

Tourism and Wetlands CONVENTION ON WETLANDS (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) 43 rd Meeting of the Standing Committee Gland, Switzerland, 31 October 4 November 2011 DOC. SC43-27 Tourism and Wetlands Action requested. The Standing Committee

More information

Benefits and costs of tourism for remote communities

Benefits and costs of tourism for remote communities Benefits and costs of tourism for remote communities Case study for the Carpentaria Shire in north-west Queensland Chapter 2 1 THE CARPENTARIA SHIRE COMMUNITY AND TOURISM... 2 Plate 5: Matilda Highway

More information

Lake Placid Assessment Updated November 2008

Lake Placid Assessment Updated November 2008 Lake Placid Assessment Updated November 2008 Intro Statement Years ago, Lake Placid took its tourism future in its own hands. It took a blossoming Adirondack resort destination and went out and convinced

More information

The Economic Benefits of Agritourism in Missouri Farms

The Economic Benefits of Agritourism in Missouri Farms The Economic Benefits of Agritourism in Missouri Farms Presented to: Missouri Department of Agriculture Prepared by: Carla Barbieri, Ph.D. Christine Tew, M.S. September 2010 University of Missouri Department

More information

2006 RENO-SPARKS VISITOR PROFILE STUDY

2006 RENO-SPARKS VISITOR PROFILE STUDY 2006 RENO-SPARKS VISITOR PROFILE STUDY PREPARED FOR RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION & VISITOR AUTHORITY Study Conducted and Reported by 475 Hill Street, Suite 2 Reno, Nevada 89501 (775) 323-7677 www.infosearchintl.com

More information

Global Sustainable Tourism Destinations Criteria

Global Sustainable Tourism Destinations Criteria Global Sustainable Tourism Destinations Criteria Draft destination level Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria as proposed after Destinations and International Standards joint working group meeting and follow-up

More information

The Economic Impact of Tourism in North Carolina. Tourism Satellite Account Calendar Year 2015

The Economic Impact of Tourism in North Carolina. Tourism Satellite Account Calendar Year 2015 The Economic Impact of Tourism in North Carolina Tourism Satellite Account Calendar Year 2015 Key results 2 Total tourism demand tallied $28.3 billion in 2015, expanding 3.6%. This marks another new high

More information

Top Cities in the Middle East and North Africa Survey 2017

Top Cities in the Middle East and North Africa Survey 2017 Top Cities in the Middle East and North Africa Survey October Objectives To understand the opinions of people living in the Middle East and North Africa about the city they live in. To assess the key cities

More information

What benefits do agritourists seek? Suzanne Ainley, Ph.D. Candidate and Bryan Smale, Ph.D. Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies University of

What benefits do agritourists seek? Suzanne Ainley, Ph.D. Candidate and Bryan Smale, Ph.D. Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies University of What benefits do agritourists seek? Suzanne Ainley, Ph.D. Candidate and Bryan Smale, Ph.D. Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON, Canada 2009 National Extension

More information

Agritourism in Missouri: A Profile of Farms by Visitor Numbers

Agritourism in Missouri: A Profile of Farms by Visitor Numbers Agritourism in Missouri: A Profile of Farms by Visitor Numbers Presented to: Sarah Gehring Missouri Department of Agriculture Prepared by: Carla Barbieri, Ph.D. Christine Tew, MS candidate April 2010 University

More information

TOURIST PROFILE AND PERCEPTION

TOURIST PROFILE AND PERCEPTION CHAPTER VI TOURIST PROFILE AND PERCEPTION 6.1 Tourist profile and Perception To know the background of the tourist and their perception about a particular tourist spot will help in the tourism promotion.

More information

2012 In-Market Research Report. Kootenay Rockies

2012 In-Market Research Report. Kootenay Rockies 2012 In-Market Research Report Kootenay Rockies Executive Summary This report summarizes key highlights for the Kootenay Rockies (KR) region taken from the British Columbia In-Market study conducted in

More information

Hotel Technology Study

Hotel Technology Study Hotel Technology Study How Do Business Travelers Use and Feel About Hotel Internet Access? 2017 GBTA. All rights reserved. Presenter Mark Sharoff Research Analyst GBTA Foundation msharoff@gbta.org Trend

More information

Study on Hotel Management Graduates Perceptions and Preferences of Jobs in Hotel Industry in Chennai City

Study on Hotel Management Graduates Perceptions and Preferences of Jobs in Hotel Industry in Chennai City Study on Hotel Management Graduates Perceptions and Preferences of Jobs in Hotel Industry in Chennai City T.S. Natarajan, Research scholar, Department of Management studies, SCSVMV University, India. E-mail:

More information

Tourism Satellite Account Calendar Year 2010

Tourism Satellite Account Calendar Year 2010 The Economic Impact of Tourism in Georgia Tourism Satellite Account Calendar Year 2010 Highlights The Georgia visitor economy rebounded in 2010, recovering 98% of the losses experienced during the recession

More information

The Challenges for the European Tourism Sustainable

The Challenges for the European Tourism Sustainable The Challenges for the European Tourism Sustainable Denada Olli Lecturer at Fan S. Noli University, Faculty of Economy, Department of Marketing, Branch Korça, Albania. Doi:10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n9p464 Abstract

More information

Tourism Industry Council Tasmania Community Survey 2018 Research Report. May 2018

Tourism Industry Council Tasmania Community Survey 2018 Research Report. May 2018 Tourism Industry Council Tasmania Community Survey 2018 Research Report May 2018 This report has been prepared by Enterprise Marketing and Research Services 60 Main Road, Moonah TAS 7009 All enquiries

More information

2015 Metro User Christchurch

2015 Metro User Christchurch 2015 Metro User Christchurch Research Report June 2015 www.researchfirst.co.nz Contents 2015 Metro User Christchurch 1 Research Context and Design 03 1.1 Introduction 03 1.2 Research Objectives 03 1.3

More information

CHAPTER FIVE RESULTS OF THE STAKEHOLDERS SURVEYS

CHAPTER FIVE RESULTS OF THE STAKEHOLDERS SURVEYS CHAPTER FIVE RESULTS OF THE STAKEHOLDERS SURVEYS This chapter includes the presentation of the collected data, statistical analysis, and discussion of the findings. 5.0. INTRODUCTION The main purposes

More information

Economic Impact of Nature Tourism on the Rio Grande Valley: Considering Peak and Off-Peak Visitation for 2011

Economic Impact of Nature Tourism on the Rio Grande Valley: Considering Peak and Off-Peak Visitation for 2011 Economic Impact of Nature Tourism on the Rio Grande Valley: Considering Peak and Off-Peak Visitation for 2011 Report prepared for the South Texas Nature Marketing Coop by: Department of Recreation, Park

More information

Deer, People and Parks

Deer, People and Parks APPENDIX A: Survey instrument Deer, People and Parks A Survey of Residents Living Near Fire Island National Seashore Research conducted by National Park Service Biological Resource Management Division

More information

The Sunshine Coast is part of the global community and generates wealth through export, high-value industries and new investment.

The Sunshine Coast is part of the global community and generates wealth through export, high-value industries and new investment. 3.2 Strategic intent 3.2.1 Shaping growth an overview In 2031, the Sunshine Coast is renowned for its vibrant economy, ecological values, unique character and strong sense of community. It is Australia

More information

Why Sustainable Tourism Makes Both Dollars & Sense

Why Sustainable Tourism Makes Both Dollars & Sense Why Sustainable Tourism Makes Both Dollars & Sense Suzanne D. Cook, Ph.D. Travel Industry Association GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUMMIT Sustainability: Meeting the needs of the present without

More information

The Economic Impact of Tourism in Buncombe County, North Carolina

The Economic Impact of Tourism in Buncombe County, North Carolina The Economic Impact of Tourism in Buncombe County, North Carolina 2017 Analysis September 2018 Introduction and definitions This study measures the economic impact of tourism in Buncombe County, North

More information

PUBLIC OPINION IN KOSOVO BASELINE SURVEY RESULTS NOVEMBER, 2010

PUBLIC OPINION IN KOSOVO BASELINE SURVEY RESULTS NOVEMBER, 2010 PUBLIC OPINION IN KOSOVO BASELINE SURVEY RESULTS NOVEMBER, 2010 1 METHODOLOGY Quantitative research using face-to-face method within household Sample size n=1500 respondents age 18+ throughout Kosovo Stratified

More information

PERMANENT MISSION OF BELIZE TO THE UNITED NATIONS

PERMANENT MISSION OF BELIZE TO THE UNITED NATIONS PERMANENT MISSION OF BELIZE TO THE UNITED NATIONS 675 Third Ave. Suite 1911 New York, New York 10017 Tel: (212) 986-1240/(212) 593-0999 Fax: (212) 593-0932 E-mail: blzun@belizemission.com STATEMENT DELIVERED

More information

NOTE: YOU MAY COMPLETE THIS SURVEY ONLINE (USING THIS DOCUMENT TO VIEW MAPS AND GRAPHICS) AT:

NOTE: YOU MAY COMPLETE THIS SURVEY ONLINE (USING THIS DOCUMENT TO VIEW MAPS AND GRAPHICS) AT: for completing the Town of Beech Mountain Comprehensive Planning Survey. The information you provide in reply to the following questions will be used to help the Town develop a plan that will guide our

More information

CAMPER CHARACTERISTICS DIFFER AT PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL CAMPGROUNDS IN NEW ENGLAND

CAMPER CHARACTERISTICS DIFFER AT PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL CAMPGROUNDS IN NEW ENGLAND CAMPER CHARACTERISTICS DIFFER AT PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL CAMPGROUNDS IN NEW ENGLAND Ahact. Early findings from a 5-year panel survey of New England campers' changing leisure habits are reported. A significant

More information

State of the Shared Vacation Ownership Industry. ARDA International Foundation (AIF)

State of the Shared Vacation Ownership Industry. ARDA International Foundation (AIF) State of the Shared Vacation Ownership Industry ARDA International Foundation (AIF) This paper includes a high-level overview of the timeshare industry with a core focus on financial growth, owner demographics

More information

HIGH-END ECOTOURISM AS A SUSTAINABLE LAND USE OPTION IN RURAL AFRICA:

HIGH-END ECOTOURISM AS A SUSTAINABLE LAND USE OPTION IN RURAL AFRICA: HIGH-END ECOTOURISM AS A SUSTAINABLE LAND USE OPTION IN RURAL AFRICA: THE ROLE OF EMPLOYMENT IN POVERTY REDUCTION & SOCIAL WELFARE Sue Snyman, March 2011 sues@wilderness.co.za INTRODUCTION Rural Communities

More information

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Purpose of the Comprehensive Plan The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Rockaway Beach is to provide a policy guide for the growth and future development of the City. Section

More information

The Economic Impact of Tourism in North Carolina. Tourism Satellite Account Calendar Year 2013

The Economic Impact of Tourism in North Carolina. Tourism Satellite Account Calendar Year 2013 The Economic Impact of Tourism in North Carolina Tourism Satellite Account Calendar Year 2013 Key results 2 Total tourism demand tallied $26 billion in 2013, expanding 3.9%. This marks another new high

More information

Greater Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitor Bureau Exploratory Research

Greater Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitor Bureau Exploratory Research March 26, 2007 1 of 22 Evans - Klages Market Research, Inc. Greater Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitor Bureau Exploratory Research 2006 / 2007 Focus Groups March 2007 Research Program

More information

I I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. A. Introduction

I I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. A. Introduction EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A. Introduction I I 1 The Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is planning extensions for the Pinellas Trail, a pedestrian and bicycle facility that

More information

Figure 1.1 St. John s Location. 2.0 Overview/Structure

Figure 1.1 St. John s Location. 2.0 Overview/Structure St. John s Region 1.0 Introduction Newfoundland and Labrador s most dominant service centre, St. John s (population = 100,645) is also the province s capital and largest community (Government of Newfoundland

More information

Caribbean Regional Sustainable Tourism Development Programme

Caribbean Regional Sustainable Tourism Development Programme Caribbean Regional Sustainable Tourism Development Programme Project No. 8 ACP RCA 035 Report of Survey of Residents' Involvement and Attitudes towards Tourism: Barbados, St.Lucia and Trinidad & Tobago

More information

The Economic Impact of Tourism on Galveston Island, Texas Analysis

The Economic Impact of Tourism on Galveston Island, Texas Analysis The Economic Impact of Tourism on Galveston Island, Texas 2012 Analysis Headline Results Headline results Tourism is a significant contributor to business sales, employment, and taxes on Galveston Island.

More information

Chapter 6: POLICY AND PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS

Chapter 6: POLICY AND PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS Chapter 6 POLICY AND PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SRRA Below are seven policy elements that should be considered for adoption by the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority of Virginia: 1. Develop strategies

More information

Economic And Social Values of Vermont State Parks 2002

Economic And Social Values of Vermont State Parks 2002 Economic And Social Values of Vermont State Parks 2002 Executive Summary Prepared for Vermont State Parks Department of Forest and Parks and Recreation Prepared by: Alphonse H. Gilbert Robert E. Manning

More information

William C. Norman & Laura W. Jodice Clemson University Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

William C. Norman & Laura W. Jodice Clemson University Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Julie Davis South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium William C. Norman & Laura W. Jodice Clemson University Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Economic diversification strategies in coastal

More information

Irish Fair of Minnesota: 2017 Attendee Profile

Irish Fair of Minnesota: 2017 Attendee Profile TOURISM CENTER Irish Fair of Minnesota: 2017 Attendee Profile Authored by Xinyi Qian, Ph.D. Irish Fair of Minnesota: 2017 Attendee Profile November 13, 2017 Authored by Xinyi (Lisa) Qian, Ph.D., University

More information

IATOS 2003 Outdoor Enthusiast Survey CTC Market Research March, 2003

IATOS 2003 Outdoor Enthusiast Survey CTC Market Research March, 2003 IATOS 2003 Outdoor Enthusiast Survey CTC Market Research March, 2003 The IATOS Expo (International Adventure Travel and Outdoor Sports Show, Chicago, February 2003) provided the CTC s Outdoor Product Development

More information

Outreach: Terrestrial Invasive Species And Recreational Pathways S U S A N B U R K S M N D N R I N V A S I V E S P P P R O G C O O R D

Outreach: Terrestrial Invasive Species And Recreational Pathways S U S A N B U R K S M N D N R I N V A S I V E S P P P R O G C O O R D Outreach: Terrestrial Invasive Species And Recreational Pathways S U S A N B U R K S M N D N R I N V A S I V E S P P P R O G C O O R D Education Project Funded by USFS State & Private Forestry Describe

More information

Program Manual Version 2.0 July 2018

Program Manual Version 2.0 July 2018 Program Manual Version 2.0 July 2018 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Benefits 4 EarthCraft Certification Programs 5 EarthCraft Program Participants 7 EarthCraft Program Process 9 EarthCraft Marketing

More information

Central Wasatch Visitor Use Study STEVEN W. BURR, PH.D. AND CHASE C. LAMBORN, M.S. INSTITUTE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

Central Wasatch Visitor Use Study STEVEN W. BURR, PH.D. AND CHASE C. LAMBORN, M.S. INSTITUTE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Central Wasatch Visitor Use Study STEVEN W. BURR, PH.D. AND CHASE C. LAMBORN, M.S. INSTITUTE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Utah State University s Institute for Outdoor Recreation

More information

Guiding principles for sustainable destination development

Guiding principles for sustainable destination development THE MOUNTAIN IDEAL A DESTINATION STANDARD FOR MOUNTAIN RESORT COMMUNITIES Guiding principles for sustainable destination development Standard Development The first version of the Mountain Resort Community

More information

Visitor Profile - Central Island Region

Visitor Profile - Central Island Region TOURISM LABOUR MARKET RESEARCH PROJECT 2003 The Project The Tourism Labour Market Research Project, was designed to study the tourism labour market throughout the Vancouver Island region. The Visitor Survey

More information

Stress and the Hotel Spa Manager: Outsourced vs Hotel-managed Spas

Stress and the Hotel Spa Manager: Outsourced vs Hotel-managed Spas Stress and the Hotel Spa Manager: Outsourced vs Hotel-managed Spas (c) fotolia.com Veronica Waldthausen, Demian Hodari & Michael C. Sturman The following article is based on a recent publication entitled

More information

West Virginia 2011 Overnight Visitor Final Report

West Virginia 2011 Overnight Visitor Final Report West Virginia 011 Overnight Visitor Final Report June, 01 Table of Contents Introduction...... Methodology.. Travel Market Size & Structure... 5 Overnight Expenditures.. 11 Overnight Trip Characteristics...

More information

Gold Coast. Rapid Transit. Chapter twelve Social impact. Chapter content

Gold Coast. Rapid Transit. Chapter twelve Social impact. Chapter content Gold Coast Rapid Transit Chapter twelve Social impact Chapter content Social impact assessment process...235 Existing community profile...237 Consultation...238 Social impacts and mitigation strategies...239

More information

Copyrighted material - Taylor & Francis

Copyrighted material - Taylor & Francis 444 CHAPTER ELEVEN The public sector and tourism BOX 11.2: CASE STUDY: THE SCOTTISH TOURISM FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION 2002 2005 AND SCOTTISH TOURISM THE NEXT DECADE: A FRAMEWORK FOR TOURISM CHANGE 2006 2015

More information

ECONOMIC PROFILE PARK CITY & SUMMIT COUNTY, UTAH

ECONOMIC PROFILE PARK CITY & SUMMIT COUNTY, UTAH ECONOMIC PROFILE PARK CITY & SUMMIT COUNTY, UTAH Prepared by the Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau PO Box 1630, Park City, UT 84060 1.800.453.1360 Economic Profile Packet Sections 1. Introduction

More information

CRUISE ACTIVITY IN BARCELONA. Impact on the Catalan economy and socioeconomic profile of cruise passengers (2014)

CRUISE ACTIVITY IN BARCELONA. Impact on the Catalan economy and socioeconomic profile of cruise passengers (2014) CRUISE ACTIVITY IN BARCELONA Impact on the Catalan economy and socioeconomic profile of cruise passengers (2014) 2 CRUISE ACTIVITY IN BARCELONA 2014 Impact on the Catalan economy and socioeconomic profile

More information

COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT (A Case Study of Sikkim)

COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT (A Case Study of Sikkim) COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT (A Case Study of Sikkim) SUMMARY BY RINZING LAMA UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF PROFESSOR MANJULA CHAUDHARY DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY,

More information

*Please note all questions marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

*Please note all questions marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Summit County Public Health would like to identify the environmental health concerns of Summit County residents. Environmental health is defined as the natural (e.g.: rivers, trees, air, etc.) and the

More information

THE IMAGE AND MARKET POTENTIAL OF SIBIU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Market study

THE IMAGE AND MARKET POTENTIAL OF SIBIU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Market study THE IMAGE AND MARKET POTENTIAL OF SIBIU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Market study 1 METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS The aim of the present study is twofold. Firstly, we aimed at contouring the image of the Sibiu International

More information

2015 British Columbia Parks. Visitor Survey. Juan De Fuca Park. China Beach

2015 British Columbia Parks. Visitor Survey. Juan De Fuca Park. China Beach 2015 British Columbia Parks Visitor Survey Juan De Fuca Park China Beach 1 Contents Introduction 3 Methodology 3 Limitations 3 How this report is organized 3 Part 1 - Visitor Satisfaction 4 Part 2 - Visitor

More information

Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust Strategic Plan Update

Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust Strategic Plan Update Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust Strategic Plan Update 2016-2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Background II. III. IV. Existing Conditions and Future Requirements Mission, Vision, & Goals Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities

More information

Mood of the Nation New Zealanders' perceptions of international visitors. March 2018

Mood of the Nation New Zealanders' perceptions of international visitors. March 2018 Mood of the Nation New Zealanders' perceptions of international visitors March 2018 Contents 1 Background and approach 3 2 Key insights 6 3 Detailed insights 10 4 Appendix: measures by region 31 2 1 Background

More information

Oregon 2009 Visitor Report June, 2010

Oregon 2009 Visitor Report June, 2010 Oregon 2009 Visitor Report June, 200 Table of Contents Introduction...... 3 Methodology.. 4 U.S. Travel Market Size & Structure.. 5 Oregon s Travel Market Size & Structure...... Overnight Trip Detail............

More information

West Virginia 2009 Visitor Report December, 2010

West Virginia 2009 Visitor Report December, 2010 West Virginia 009 Visitor Report December, 010 Table of Contents Introduction...... Methodology.. 4 Travel Market Size & Structure... 6 Overnight Expenditures.. 1 Overnight Trip Characteristics... 16 Demographic

More information

How does my local economy function? What would the economic consequences of a project or action be?

How does my local economy function? What would the economic consequences of a project or action be? June 5th,2012 Client: City of Cortez Shane Hale Report Prepared for SBDC Ft. Lewis Report Prepared by Donna K. Graves Information Services Executive Summary - At the request of Joe Keck at the Small Business

More information

Planning Future Directions. For BC Parks: BC Residents' Views

Planning Future Directions. For BC Parks: BC Residents' Views Planning Future Directions For BC Parks: BC Residents' Views Summary Report Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection Province of British Columbia April, 2002 National Library of Canada Cataloguing in

More information

NEWCASTLE VISITOR PROFILE AND SATISFACTION REPORT. Summary of results OCTOBER Image: Newcastle Marina, courtesy of Newcastle Tourism

NEWCASTLE VISITOR PROFILE AND SATISFACTION REPORT. Summary of results OCTOBER Image: Newcastle Marina, courtesy of Newcastle Tourism NEWCASTLE VISITOR PROFILE AND SATISFACTION REPORT Summary of results OCTOBER 2013 Image: Newcastle Marina, courtesy of Newcastle Tourism 3 NEWCASTLE VISITOR PROFILE AND SATISFACTION REPORT: SUMMARY OF

More information