Travel and tourism: How Fayetteville's economy benefits from the dollars and decisions of visitors

Speaking with the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal...

"Hotel owner and Tourism Development Authority board member Pavan Patel has a unique perspective of our market. He offered some insights on how moving forward our community might continue to benefit from travelers connected to the military while also broadening our horizons to diversify our tourism market.

“Looking down the road, our market will always generate significant occupancy from military-related activity, there is room to diversify. We can look at other cities/counties/MSAs that are flourishing but have the same fundamental building blocks that align with ours. If we learn how to capitalize on the opportunities that are unique to us - our location on I-95, the numerous activities from kayaking on the river to zip lining over waterfalls or indoor parachuting, from a booming healthcare education system – we have the parts to aggregate to make this place we call home a destination,” explained Patel."