Bradenton Area CVB Reports Record-Breaking Tourism Numbers
Coconut Telegraph
SRQ DAILY
SATURDAY MAY 14, 2016 |
The Bradenton Area has seen an increase in visitors, expenditures, economic impact and employment as a result of the area’s visitation, for the fifth year in a row, according to Dr. Walter Klages of Data Research Services and as presented by the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (BACVB). In 2015, County-wide tourism generated $46.9 million in state sales taxes in the Bradenton Area alone – up 8.8 percent from 2014. Total area visitors exceeded 3,015,900 - up 3.4 percent from 2014. Total economic impact of tourism in county was $1,100,184,600 - up 10.6 percent from 2014. Total tourism-related employment opportunities were 24,700 - up 13.8 percent from 2014. The BACVB also reported positive results from the past five years, showing an increase in the following: Area visitors since 2011-12 percent, Number of tourism-related jobs since 2011–35 percent. Average room rate ($161.9 in 2014) since 2011–22 percent. Total economic impact of tourism in the county since 2011– 44 percent.
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