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Originally Posted by winnilaker
I have attached an interesting graph from page 7 from the Tourism_Satellite_Account_FY2004.
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Imagine how high these numbers would be if families started coming back to the lake? ...the real spenders. Isn't that why places like Las Vegas and Daytona have been trying so hard to abandon the "fast crowd" image and attract family vacationers? Of course, the Naswa and Channel Marine will suffer, but if they go under, it will not take long to get new businesses in those spots that cater to the much larger family crowd.
At last summer's Wolfeboro hearing, a fellow who had been previously served as the state's tourism marketing director (as I recall) spoke at length about the value of the "family image" to the lakes region ecomony. Notice that all of the phamphlets and literature show tranquil lake scenes with canoes,loons and swimmers,..not racing cigarette boats and drinking parties. This guy had all those facts and numbers you are seeking. I'm sure that Rep Gibson can get you a transcript of that hearing and help you get in touch with that fellow.