Impact of Tourism on Camden County, Georgia · 2016-03-16 · Charlton 11.25 10.87 10.56 9.59 8.67...
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Impact of Tourism
on Camden County, Georgia
Camden County Chamber of Commerce
September 30, 2014
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Cycle of Tourism Expenditures
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Georgia’s Typical Traveler
55% Female
Short planning
cycle
High impact
Proximity
Trip Characteri
stics
• 59% plan trip 2 month or less • 39% use internet to plan trip
• 35% from GA • 37% surrounding states • 28% outside region
• Age 25-54 • Average age
younger than US norm
• $189 overnight • $59 day trip
• 49% spent time in ATL • 2.6 nights spent in GA
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Tourism in Georgia
Georgia Tourism Growth ---------------------- ------------------ Tourism economic impact now stands 18% higher than its pre-recession level.
$53.6 billion impact up 4.5% State and local tax of $2.8 billion Household savings of $770 Georgia now ranks 7th in the US in for both travel expenditures and employment generated 411,000 jobs or 10.2% of private employment
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Benefits of Tourism to Camden County
• Increased Tax Revenue • New Jobs • Expanded Diversity • “New Money” • New Development • Enhanced Quality of Life
for Residents • Business Growth
• Increased Community Pride
• External Recognition • Improved Infrastructure • New Activities, events
for Residents
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What is the economic impact in
Camden County?
In 2012, Camden County’s tourism industry: • Generated $82.69 million in direct tourist
spending • Created $2.90 million in State Tax
revenues • Generated $2.38 million in Local Tax
Revenues • Supported 750 jobs
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Impact on residents?
Each Camden County household received $290.87 in tax relief per household, as a result of the taxes generated by tourism economic activity.
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Tourism Expenditures by County County 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 +/-
Brantley 7.80 7.63 7.44 6.77 6.18 +26.2%
Bryan 39.53 38.49 36.04 34.10 31.14 +26.9%
Bulloch 125.58 120.86 111.66 102.34 98.31 +27.7%
Camden 84.86 82.68 78.50 74.49 73.25 +15.8%
Charlton 11.25 10.87 10.56 9.59 8.67 +29.8%
Chatham 1,210.67 1,258.04 1,177.03 1,100.03 1,009.31 +19.95%
Effingham 28.85 28.24 27.28 25.27 24.59 +17.3%
Glynn 341.09 332.62 310.05 291.85 287.41 +18.7%
Liberty 100.82 99.17 94.48 87.56 84.32 +19.6%
McIntosh 13.49 12.92 12.11 11.47 10.86 +24.2%
Pierce 12.83 12.36 12.06 10.93 10.40 +23.3%
Screven 10.48 10.38 10.07 9.11 8.63 +21.4%
Ware 88.10 86.21 79.51 70.18 65.73 +34.0%
TOTAL 2,175.35 2,100.47 1,966.79 1,833.69 1,718.80 +26.6%
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Hotel Performance - Coast
Smith August 2014 Data
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Tourism is Sustainable Economic Development
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Type of Impact
• Creates Local Jobs
• Creates State Taxes
• Creates Local Taxes
• Generates Worker Income
• Creates SUSTAINABLE Jobs (Jobs NEVER exported)
Tourism
• From entry level to C-level
• New hotels repurposed from old buildings
• Attractions expanded with new themes, tours
• Local-sourced businesses
• Farm to market dining
• Nature-based activities
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Travel Industry Beneficiaries
Transportation Accommodations Food Service Attractions &
Events Retail Sales
Fuel Textiles Agriculture Outfitter & Tour Guides
Local Arts
Car Rental Forestry Fish & Shrimp Farms
Security Malls & Outlets
Motor Coaches Construction Restaurants Entertainers Antiques
Repair Services Finance Poultry Seasonable Jobs Souvenirs
Airlines Electricity Linen Service Marketers & Promoters
Crafts
City Transportation
Reservation Services
Paper Products
Golf Courses Security
Taxi Service Telephone Print Media Credit Card Services
Charter Service Cosmetic Amenities Curators Banks
Linen Services Preservationists
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Our Commitment & Assistance TOURISM DEVELOPMENT:
• Assessment Visit and Recommendation Report • Annual Tourism Product Development Grants • TPM Technical Assistance • Development Incentives: TDA
MEDIA MARKETING: • RTA Annual Media Grant ($25,000) • State Co-op Advertising Opportunities • Regional Section in GA Travel Guide • Coordinate Media, Tour Operator and Meeting Planner Familiarization Tours’ • Monthly Regional Report to Industry • Special Events, such as Southern Living Wild Georgia Shrimp & Grits Festival
RESEARCH & RESOURCES: • Economic Impact Data for County, Industry Sectors • Other Reference Materials, Resources
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Tourism Development Act • Allows certain companies that build new tourism
attraction projects to maintain a portion of their sales tax revenues for 10 years.
• Criteria: – Construct qualifying project, minimum $1 million cost – Attract ≥ 25% out-of-state visitors following year 3 – Contribute significant and positive economic impact
• For more information, contact GA Dept. of Community Affairs: http://www.dca.state.ga.us/economic/TaxCredits/programs/tourismDevAct.asp
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Film In Georgia
• Film is BIG Business in Georgia
• 158 feature film and television productions shot during FY14, combined production spend of $1.4 billion.
• Unique program in Georgia, Georgia’s Camera Ready Program
• Economic impact for FY14 hit $5.1 billion, up from $1.33 billion in FY10 when the Camera Ready Community Program began.
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Provide compelling marketing messages to stimulate
growth in the number of visitors to Georgia
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Partner Benefits
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GDEcD Tourism Contact:
• Cheryl Hargrove
Tourism Project Manager – The Coast [email protected]
912-638-6078; cell 404-971-1559 Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn,
Liberty, McIntosh, Pierce, Ware
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