Economic Impact

In this section you will find information regarding the overall impact tourism has on the local economy.  Examples of information would include employment and workforce data, business cluster data as well as the latest news and reports.

Consumer Confidence Index April-July 2011

This information includes 3 charts displaying the 24 month rolling Consumer Confidence Index, the 12 month Consumer Confidence Index, as well as the Consumer Confidence Index dating back to August 2009. This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

Consumer Confidence Index January-March 2011

This information includes 3 charts displaying the 24 month rolling Consumer Confidence Index, the 12 month Consumer Confidence Index, as well as the Consumer Confidence Index dating back to February 2009. This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

FY 2010-2011 Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Ticket Sales Percentages

This section includes information related to the percentage of ticket sales by geographic area such as international, out of area, Savannah, Beaufort County Area and on island.

Heritage Golf Tournament Economic Impact Report 2010

This section includes a report detailing the economic impact of the 2010 Heritage Golf Tournament. Additionally, information related to the demographics of tournament visitors, overall satisfaction levels related to Hilton Head Island and tournament operations, and advertising and marketing is also included.

Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance and Motoring Festival Survey Results 2010

This section includes results of Visitor Surveys conducted during the 2010 Concours d'Elegance and Motoring Festival.

Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival Visitor Survey Results 2009

This section includes results of Visitor Surveys conducted during the 2009 Concours d'Elegance and Motoring Festival.

Hilton Head Island Food Festival Visitor Survey Results 2005

This section includes results of Visitor Surveys conducted during the 2005 Hilton Head Island Food Festival.

Hilton Head Island Gross Sales: Estimating Tourism’s Contribution 2008

This section includes research related to tourism's contribution to Hilton Head Island, specifically utilizing two models to better determine how much gross sales tax revenue is generated as a result of tourism.

Hilton Head Island Oyster Festival Visitor Survey Results 2009

This section includes results of Visitor Surveys conducted during the 2009 Oyster Festival.

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest Visitor Survey Results 2011

This section includes results of Visitor Surveys conducted during the 2011 Seafood Fest.

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