- Pensacola's tourism economy generates over $527 million in direct spending annually from 3.5 million overnight visitors, supporting 20,000 local jobs and $131 million in lodging spending.
- Research from the Travel Industry Association forecasts travel in 2010 will be similar to 2009, with Americans taking fewer, shorter, and less expensive trips due to the economy.
- Escambia County ranks #6 as an auto destination and #7 as an air destination in Florida. The target market includes the I-10 and I-65 corridors.
2. Tourism Economy
3.5 Million Overnight Visitors
$527 Million in Direct Spending
$131 Million in Lodging Spending
20,000 Local Jobs
3. TIA Research - -
TIA Research
2010 Forecast
2010 Forecast
“A“A lot like 2009”
lot like 2009”
• American’s not giving up
travel – have downsized
• 30% taking fewer trips
• 15% staying in less
expensive lodging
• 12% spending fewer nights
• 12% will travel a shorter
distance
• 450 million unused
vacation days
4. TIA Research -
2010 Forecast
“A lot like 2009”
• 87% look for package
deals to save $
• 84% plan to spend same
as 2009
• 65% comparison shop
pricing
• 64% more day or 1-night
trips
5. Tourism Indicators
Escambia County
#6 – Auto Destination
#7 – Air Destination
Visit Florida 2008 Visitors Study
9. TIA/American Express
“The Ideal American Vacation Trip”
• Family Centered – Together Time
• Rest and Relaxation
• Authentic experiences
• Different culture
• Local flavor
• Beaches #1 destination
11. World Class. World Renown. Hands-on History. Escape to Our Island.
Test your skills in our flight From Spanish buccaneers to modern Brillant, white-sand beaches, national
simulators, catch an IMAX® movie, fighter jets and hands-on archealogical parks, spectacular lodging deals, and
explore more than 150 aircraft and digs, visitors can explore 450 years of FREE year-round concerts and special
walk through Home Front USA and history and experience the rich culture events. Indulge yourself and your family.
other incredible exhibits. and heritage of Pensacola.
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