tourism events 2015
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28 Tourism Events Held in 2015Crossroads to Adventure
World’s Largest 3D
Archery Tournament
Laurel Lake Triathlon
Sheltowee 12-Hour Extreme
Adventure Race
World Chicken Festival
Cycling Capital of
Kentucky ®
Kentucky State HOG Rally
Kentucky Trail Town
Hotel Sales Increase
2012 Hotel Sales 2013 Hotel Sales$11.50
$12.00
$12.50
$13.00
$13.50
$14.00
$14.50
Millions
Millions
Months with Greats Room Sales Increases
• August (AJGA Golf Tournament)= 25% increase.
• April (Redbud Ride)= 17% increase.• May (ASA Archery Tournament= 17%
increase.• June (Kentucky State HOG Rally)= 15%
increase.
Typical Expenditures for Tourism Events (VISA Study)
Percentage of Expenditure Tourism Event Attendees
Lodging 9%Retail Sales 30%Dining 24%Transportation 16%Other Activities 21%
Estimated Economic ImpactFor every one dollar increase in room sales due to events, $11 dollars are spent in other parts of the economy. By VISA’s figures, the $1.45 million increase in Laurel County hotel sales in 2013 would equate to almost $16 million increase in the total economy.