August Direct Visitor Spending in Augusta to Hit Almost $3M
Monday, July 27th, 2015
The Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Augusta Sports Council are pleased to announce that visitors attending meetings, reunions, events and/or sporting events in Augusta will generate at least $2.936,8798.40 in direct visitor spending over the month of August. Sporting events, conventions and meetings are listed in the chart below for greater detail.
Direct visitor spending is calculated based on research commissioned by both the Georgia Department of Economic Development and Destination Marketing Association International in conjunction with globally recognized research vendors, the US Travel Association and Tourism Economics. Tourism Economics, a partner company of Oxford Economics, created the industry standard in event economic impact analysis using localized metrics that are updated annually.
The list below represents just a small portion of the total number of events in Augusta this month. These are groups the Augusta CVB or ASC have worked with at some point in the site selection and/or planning phase. Groups meeting in Augusta, that have available websites, have been hyperlinked for those who would like to learn additional information. Family reunions will not be listed with websites.
Arrivals for the Month of August
Meeting/Event: |
Dates: |
Attendance: |
Visitor Spending: |
Augusta Outdoor Expo |
08/08/2015 |
5,200 |
$85,981.00 |
Georgia United State Tennis Association |
08/13-08/17/2015 |
1,100 |
$556,048.00 |
Department of Family & Children Services |
08/18-08/21/2015 |
325 |
$318,907.40 |
Georgia – South Carolina Bulls Soccer Club |
08/22-08/23/2015 |
7,650 |
$505,400.00 |
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association |
08/24-08/28/2015 |
3,000 |
$543,305.00 |
Fort Gordon – Youth Challenge Academy |
08/28-08/29/2015 |
2,000 |
$126,350.00 |
Fort Gordon – Youth Challenge Academy |
08/07-08/08/2015 |
200 |
$30,324.00 |