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 August-September 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 September 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.

Hilton Head Island Second Home Owner Study Report 2011

This section includes the results of a survey focused on determining the economic impact of Second Home Owners on Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head Island Second Home Owner Study Report 2011 Executive Summary 2011

This section includes an executive summary of the 2nd homeowner study completed in the first quarter of 2011.

HIlton Head Island WineFest Visitor Survey Results 2007

This section includes results of Visitor Surveys conducted during the 2007 Hilton Head Island WineFest.

Hilton Head Island WingFest Visitor Survey Results 2011

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

Monthly OPEC Crude Oil Spot Prices April-June 2012

This section includes information regarding crude oil prices and the percent change year over year. The data will be updated on a monthly basis.

Monthly OPEC Crude Oil Spot Prices January-March 2012

This section includes information regarding crude oil prices and the percent change year over year. The data will be updated on a monthly basis.

Monthly OPEC Crude Oil Spot Prices July-August 2012

This section includes information regarding crude oil prices and the percent change year over year. The data will be updated on a monthly basis.

The Economic Impact of the Military Community on Beaufort and Jasper County November 2012

This report was prepared at the request of the South Carolina Military Base Task Force by the South Carolina Department of Commerce Research Division.

United States Consumer Confidence Index April-June 2012

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 March 2010. This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States Consumer Confidence Index January-March 2012

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 March 2010. This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States Consumer Confidence Index July-August 2012

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 March 2010. This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States Consumer Confidence Index October-December 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 January 2010. This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States Dollar Foreign Exchange Rate July-August 2011

This section includes information on the US Foreign Exchange Rate for the last twelve months. This information is updated on a monthly basis.

United States Domestic Enplanements April-May 2012

This section includes information regarding US domestic enplanements (the number of passengers that board flights within the U.S). This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States Domestic Enplanements January-March 2012

This section includes information regarding US domestic enplanements (the number of passengers that board flights within the U.S). This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States Domestic Enplanements June-September 2011

This section includes information regarding US domestic enplanements (the number of passengers that board flights within the U.S). This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States Domestic Enplanements October-December 2011

This section includes information regarding US domestic enplanements (the number of passengers that board flights within the U.S). This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States Foreign Exchange Rate January-March 2012

This section includes information on the US Foreign Exchange Rate. This information is updated on a monthly basis.

United States Foreign Exchange Rate July-September 2012

This section includes information on the US Foreign Exchange Rate. This information is updated on a monthly basis.

United States Foreign Exchange Rate May-June 2012

This section includes information on the US Foreign Exchange Rate. This information is updated on a monthly basis.

United States Foreign Exchange Rate September-December 2011

This section includes information on the US Foreign Exchange Rate for the last twelve months. This information is updated on a monthly basis.

United States Hotel and Motel Occupancy April-June 2012

This section includes information regarding the national hotel and motel occupancy rates. This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States Hotel and Motel Occupancy January-March 2012

This section includes information regarding the national hotel and motel occupancy rates. This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States National Unemployment Rate April-June 2012

This section includes the data related to the United States National Unemployment Rate for civilian non-institutional workers. As defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, civilian non-institutional workers are individuals at least 16 years of age who live in the 50 States and the District of Columbia. This does not include any people in prisons, in mental health institutions or in homes for the aged. This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States National Unemployment Rate January-March 2012

This section includes the data related to the United States National Unemployment Rate for civilian non-institutional workers. As defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, civilian non-institutional workers are individuals at least 16 years of age who live in the 50 States and the District of Columbia. This does not include any people in prisons, in mental health institutions or in homes for the aged. This information will be updated on a monthly basis.

United States Travel Price Index April-June 2011

This section includes information on the Travel Price Index. Developed by the U.S. Travel Association, the Travel Price Index (TPI) calculates the seasonally unadjusted inflation rate of the cost of travel incurred when traveling for leisure or business reasons.

United States Travel Price Index April-June 2012

This section includes information on the Travel Price Index. Developed by the U.S. Travel Association, the Travel Price Index (TPI) calculates the seasonally unadjusted inflation rate of the cost of travel incurred when traveling for leisure or business reasons.

United States Travel Price Index January-March 2012

This section includes information on the Travel Price Index. Developed by the U.S. Travel Association, the Travel Price Index (TPI) calculates the seasonally unadjusted inflation rate of the cost of travel incurred when traveling for leisure or business reasons.

United States Travel Price Index July-September 2011

This section includes information on the Travel Price Index. Developed by the U.S. Travel Association, the Travel Price Index (TPI) calculates the seasonally unadjusted inflation rate of the cost of travel incurred when traveling for leisure or business reasons.

United States Travel Price Index October-December 2011

This section includes information on the Travel Price Index. Developed by the U.S. Travel Association, the Travel Price Index (TPI) calculates the seasonally unadjusted inflation rate of the cost of travel incurred when traveling for leisure or business reasons.

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