Warren County - The Warren County Departments of Planning and Tourism have together determined an estimate of the 2008 visitor population for the County.

Following the procedure used in previous years, preliminary analysis indicates:

            -         3,749,205 people utilized non-resident lodging facilities; 

            -         582,898 persons stayed at local campgrounds; 

            -         42% of visitors are from within New York State;           

            -         17.33 % of visitors are from New Jersey,

                        followed by Massachusetts at 6.5% and Connecticut at 5.44%; 

            -         Average of 2.79 people per room registration; 

            -         Average stay of 3.2 days; 

            -         81.25% of all guests made advanced reservations; 

            -         19% of patronage was business related.

Based on expenditures which include lodging, meals, transportation, entertainment, etc., an estimate of probable Tourism expenditures in 2008 was $617,108,244.

The Lake George Area in New York’s Adirondacks is an easy to reach, affordable year round vacation destination for the whole family. For free information on lodging, camping, dining events and activities, go to our website VisitLakeGeorge.com .

Download the 2008 Lake George Occupancy Report 

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CONTACT: Joanne Conley

Warren County Tourism Department

(518) 761-7653

conleyj@co.warren.ny.us

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