Tourism Statistics For North Carolina
- Tourism is one of North Carolina's largest industries. In 2008, domestic travelers spent $16.9 billion across the state, a 2.1 percent increase over 2007.
- Domestic tourism expenditures directly supported 190,500 jobs for North Carolina residents.
- Payroll income accounted for over $4.18 billion in wages paid to North Carolina citizens.
- Traveler spending generated over $2.7 billion in tax receipts:
- $1.3 billion in federal taxes
- $1.4 billion in state and local taxes:
- $843.2 million in state tax revenue
- $542.3 million in local tax revenue
Top Activities for NC Overnight Visitors in 2008
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Visiting relatives Shopping Visiting friends Beach Rural sightseeing Fine Dining State/National Park Historic sites/churches Urban sightseeing Wildlife viewing Museums Fishing (fresh or saltwater) Special events/Festivals (e.g., Mardi Gras, hot air balloon races) Old homes/mansions Nightclub/dancing Hiking/backpacking Family reunion Gardens Nature travel/ecotouring Art galleries Casino/gaming Bird Watching Golf Camping Youth/amateur/collegiate sporting events Biking Wine tasting/winery tour |
25.5% 17.1% 15.5% 13.0% 12.6% 10.6% 7.7% 5.9% 5.8% 4.8% 4.3% 3.7% 3.2% 3.2% 3.1% 2.9% 2.9% 2.8% 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% 2.3% 1.9% 1.8% 1.8% 1.7% 1.5% |
Top 10 States of Origin for NC Overnight Visitors in 2008
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North Carolina Virginia South Carolina Georgia Florida New York Pennsylvania Maryland Tennessee Ohio New Jersey California |
34% 10% 8% 7% 5% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 2% 2% |
Primary Mode of Transportation for 2008 NC Overnight Visitors
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Own Auto/Truck Airplane Rental Car Camper/RV Bus Motorcycle Train Motorcoach/Group Tour Ship/Boat Other |
76.20% 12.70% 5.20% 1.10% 0.70% 0.70% 0.60% 0.20% 0.20% 2.5% |
* The average length of stay for 2008 NC overnight visitors was 3.4 night
2008 results as reported by Travel Industry Association of America.
For more information about tourism in North Carolina go to www.nccommerce.com/en/TourismServices/PromoteTravelAndTourismIndustry/TourismResearch/.
