New hampshire visitor survey summer, 2007 Background/Methodology

Accommodations

Those who reported staying overnight in New Hampshire were asked about the types of accommodations used and the number of nights spent at each type. Visitors often reported using a combination of different accommodations as indicated in Tables 13 & 14.

● Home of friends/relatives

Commercial Campgrounds and Condominiums/timeshare/2^nd homes.

Note: Percentages add to more than 100% due to multiple mentions

Note: Percentages add to more than 100% due to multiple mentions

* Indicates NH residents living at home, rented camps/cottages
TRAVEL EXPENDITURES

Visitors were asked to indicate their estimate of TOTAL expenditures for their entire travel party during their most recent visit to/within New Hampshire. Table 15 presents the results in terms of average expenditures. It can be seen that Mid-Atlantic visitors reportedly spent noticeably more per travel party and per person/per day than their New England counterparts.

APPENDIX

If you made multiple visits to New Hampshire during the months of June, July, or August, 2007, please answer the following questions regarding your MOST RECENT visit…

What was the primary mode of transportation used to enter New Hampshire?

 Automobile  Bus  Airplane  Other (please describe):____________________
2. What was the PRIMARY purpose of this visit? (Please check only one.)

 Visit friends/relatives  Business  Personal (graduation, wedding, medical, etc.)

 Pleasure (vacation)  Outdoor recreation  Attend Event (fair, festival, sports, concert, etc.)

Other (please describe): ______________________________________________________________

3. In which types of activities did you participate while on this trip? (Please check as many as apply.)

 Sightseeing  Business/convention/seminar  Hunting/fishing

 Shopping  Concerts/Fairs/Festivals  Wildlife watching

 State Parks/National Forests  Historic sites/museums/galleries  Camping/hiking

 Theme/amusement park  Beaches (lake, ocean)  Scenic drives

 Skiing/snowmobiling  Boating  Other outdoor recreation

 Sporting event  Golfing  Other:____________________

4. How many trips for business or pleasure did you make to/within New Hampshire during the months of June,

July, or August, 2007? _______
5. a) How many people were typically in your travel party during these trips?

# adults _____ # children _____ total # in party _____

b) Were you traveling as part of a group tour?  Yes  No
If you made multiple trips during the months of June, July, or August, 2007 please answer the following questions with regard to your MOST RECENT trip….
6. How many days did you spend away from home on this trip?
# days in New Hampshire _____ # days other states/provinces _____ total # days of trip _____
7. Did you stay overnight in New Hampshire on this trip?  Yes  No - please skip to # 9

8. How many nights did you spend in New Hampshire at each of the following?

Hotel/motel (Chain) _____

Hotel/motel (Independent) _____

Resort/spa _____

Bed & Breakfast/Small Inn _____

Condominium/timeshare/2^nd home _____

Home of friend/relative _____

State/Federal campground _____

Private/commercial campground _____

Other (specify):_________________ _____

9. In the space provided, please indicate your estimate of total expenditures for your entire travel party during your most recent visit to/within New Hampshire.

TOTAL EXPENDITURES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE __________
INFORMATION ABOUT YOU/YOUR FAMILY
10. Please indicate your state/province/country of residence and Zip/Postal Code

State/Country/Province: _____________________ Zip/Postal Code:________________

Please check one box in each category below.

AGE:  18-24  25-34  35-44  45-54  55-64  65+

GENDER:  Male  Female  Joint Decision

 less than $35,000 $50,000-$74,999  $100,000-$149,999