Team members in the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration program at the St. Charles Parish Satellite Center recently completed an analysis of the economic impact of the Alligator Festival. This presentation was give to the members of the St. Charles Parish Rotary Club.

1. Economic Impact Analysis HRT Administration Satellite Center

3. Surveyed: 743 people or about 4 %Attendee Information

5. Print: 16%

6. Television: 5%

7. Internet: 3%

9. Rides: 22%

10. Socialize: 20%

11. Band: 13%

12. Other: 7%

14. Greater New Orleans Area: 11%

15. Other River Parishes: 3%

16. Greater Baton Rouge Area: 3%

17. Other: 5%States: Mississippi, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, and New York

19. Indirect Spending for Attendees Total: $206,805 Ramada, Best Western, Cypress Inn

21. Total Attendee Impact $1,032,230

22. Attendee Suggestions Better parking All day wristbands Better variety of food Advertise $1 admission and have more entrances More shaded areas/seating In general, prices were too high Greater variety of bands and longer performances More police Clean port-o-potties and Hand washing outside of port-o-potties

23. Vendor Information

25. 8 companies spent between $31-$100

28. 46 Craft Vendors paid $958.16 in sales tax

30. Total 2010 Alligator Festival Impact $1,039,503

31. Vendor Suggestions Businesses in SCP should keep the sales together and pay taxes on the scheduled date. Ice chests Handicap accessible Tents organization Duplication of merchandise More police More advertising for crafts Re-entry stamp

32. Any Questions or Concerns? Thank You for working with the Satellite Center’s Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Administration Team