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Top international markets by visitation to Texas include Mexico (6.8 million), Canada (333,000), UK (138,000), Japan (95,000), Germany (67,000), France (57,000), Brazil (41,000), The Netherlands (39,000), Korea (32,000) And China (24,000).

Source: Dean Runyan & Associates; United States Department of Commerce

Hotel room revenues have reached $5.1 billion with nearly 60 million room rights sold through the 3rd Quarter of 2007, which is a year-to-date increase of 9% and 3%, respectively, over 2006.

Source: Source Strategies, Inc

The following list represents the top activities for Texas leisure travelers:

1) Dining (31.4%)
2) Shopping (30.9%)
3) General Entertainment (22.1%)
4) Touring/Sightseeing (19.6%)
5) Nightlife (7.3%)
6) Theme/Amusement Park (7.2%)
7) Visit Historic Site (7.1%)
8) Visit Museum, Art Exhibit (6.9%)
9) Visit Parks (6.1%)
10)Beach/Waterfront (5.8%)

Note: Percentages may equal more than 100% due to multiple responses.

Source: D.K. Shifflet & Associates

The following represents in-state and out-of-state survey respondents (cannot be equated with actual visitation or gate count):

1) Alamo
2) Paseo del Rio (River Walk)
3) San Marcos Outlet Malls
4) State Capitol
5) South Padre Island
6) Cabela’s
7) Kemah Boardwalk
8) Six Flags over Texas
9) SeaWorld of Texas
10)Moody Gardens

Source: D.K. Shifflet & Associates