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

•North Carolina Department of Commerce

•North Carolina Visitor/Welcome Centers

•Local Chambers of Commerce

•Convention and Visitors Bureaus

•CRVA – Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

Responsibilities of the public sector

•Promotes the private sector as its major responsibility

Photos Source: CVB website

•Offers incentives for tourism development

Responsibilities of the public sector

Mecklenburg County OKs tax incentive for Carowinds expansiondperlmutt@charlotteobserver.comPosted: Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2013Following 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

•Provides monies for feasibility studies for local and state tourism development

Responsibilities of the public sector

Cabarrus CVB aims high in 2020 tourism planExit 49, Concord, Kannapolis focus of Vision Plan

•Directs the allocation of tax revenues for tourism-related projects

Responsibilities of the public sector

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.

Private sector

Businesses that are privately supported and promote tourism development

Private sector businesses

•Airlines

•Car rental companies

•Hotels/Motels

•Cruise lines

•Travel agencies

•Restaurants

•Internet sites (Expedia)

Responsibilities of the private sector

•Offers businesses that will provide goods and services for a tourist

•Develops strategies to entice tourists to return to the area

Responsibilities of the private sector

•Supports all efforts to influence the growth of tourism in an area

Responsibilities of the private sector

•Participates in the political process to ensure tourism development

Responsibilities of the private sector

Charlotte restaurant group backs tax increase for Panthers' stadiumBy Steve Harrisonsharrison@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.

•Participates in the planning of tourism development in the area

Responsibilities of the private sector

CRVA Board Members:AirlinesHotels RestaurantsCar RentalsMuseums