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This report provides in-depth findings on visitors to Tompkins County, including demographics, trip purposes, activities, satisfaction levels, and spending habits. Learn about primary motivations, trip characteristics, and key recommendations for enhancing visitor experiences.
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Profile of Visitors to Tompkins County May 4, 2010
Outline • Background • Demographics • Trip Purpose • Trip Characteristics • Trip Activities • Satisfaction • Questions
Background • Project Began – Fall 2008 • Strategic Tourism Planning Board • Stakeholders & Focus Group Meetings • Surveys • Intercept Survey – 12 Months • Household Survey – January/February 2009 • Student Survey – April/May 2009 • Innkeeper Survey – Spring 2009 • Visitors Bureau Survey – Apr to Nov 2009 • Other Data Sources
Background • Who is a Tompkins County visitor? A traveler to Tompkins County who does not live, work, or attend school in the county.
Demographics Q: How many annual visitors to Tompkins County? A: 843,000
Trip Purpose Visitors Bureau Surveys Primary Motivation Visitors Bureau Surveys Secondary Motivation Proximity/Location Cornell/Ithaca College Natural Beauty/Scenery Waterfalls/Gorges Dining/Food Wineries Recommendations • Cornell/Ithaca College • Natural Beauty/Scenery • Waterfalls/Gorges • Cayuga Lake/Fingerlakes • Family • Outdoor Activities • Wineries
Trip Activities Q: What is the total annual spending of visitors to Tompkins County? A: $156 Million