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IMPACT OF TOURISM

IMPACT OF TOURISM. 3.05 Identify the roles of public and private sectors in tourism. Public sector. Public agencies Supported by local, state, or federal government Dedicated to promoting tourism development Allocates money for tourism projects. Public Sector Agencies.

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IMPACT OF TOURISM

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  1. IMPACT OF TOURISM 3.05 Identify the roles of public and private sectors in tourism.

  2. Public sector • Public agencies • Supported by local, state, or federal government • Dedicated to promoting tourism development • Allocates money for tourism projects

  3. Public Sector Agencies • North Carolina Department of Commerce • North Carolina Visitor/Welcome Centers • Local Chambers of Commerce • Convention and Visitors Bureaus • CRVA – Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

  4. Responsibilities of the public sector • Promotes the private sector as its major responsibility Photos Source: CVB website

  5. Responsibilities of the public sector • Offers incentives for tourism development Mecklenburg County OKs tax incentive for Carowinds expansiondperlmutt@charlotteobserver.com Posted: Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2013 Following the Charlotte City Council’s lead, Mecklenburg County commissioners Tuesday approved nearly $600,000 in tax incentives for the parent company of Carowinds to expand the theme park in the county

  6. Responsibilities of the public sector • Provides monies for feasibility studies for local and state tourism development Cabarrus CVB aims high in 2020 tourism plan Exit 49, Concord, Kannapolis focus of Vision Plan

  7. Responsibilities of the public sector • Directs the allocation of tax revenues for tourism-related projects The 2011 Pure Michigan campaign cost $14.3 million Brought back $4.90 in taxes for each tax dollar spent. Record number of out-of-state visitors, 3.2 million, compared to 2 million in 2010.

  8. Private sector Businesses that are privately supported and promote tourism development

  9. Private sector businesses • Airlines • Car rental companies • Hotels/Motels • Cruise lines • Travel agencies • Restaurants • Internet sites (Expedia)

  10. Responsibilities of the private sector • Offers businesses that will provide goods and services for a tourist

  11. Responsibilities of the private sector • Develops strategies to entice tourists to return to the area

  12. Responsibilities of the private sector • Supports all efforts to influence the growth of tourism in an area

  13. Responsibilities of the private sector • Participates in the political process to ensure tourism development Charlotte restaurant group backs tax increase for Panthers' stadium By Steve Harrison sharrison@charlotteobserver.com The Charlotte chapter of the N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association has broken with the state organization and issued a letter Monday that supports a half-cent sales tax increase on food and beverages to help pay for stadium renovations for the Carolina Panthers.

  14. Responsibilities of the private sector • Participates in the planning of tourism development in the area CRVA Board Members: Airlines Hotels Restaurants Car Rentals Museums

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