There are apparently no specific numbers available for Tybee and Savannah, though Bill Hubbard of th

Economic impact numbers are back for Tour de Georgia, and there was a 40% increase in overall economic impact over 2007 . Organizers got a later start than usual, which likely contributed discount travel packages to the slight decrease in spectators; nonetheless, those who came spent more. This is no surprise; we have previously noted that the impact of bicycling tourism is huge .
41% of spectators indicated they stayed more than one night during their visit to Georgia, specifically discount travel packages to watch the Tour Of those overnight visitors, 6% were International visitors (an overall increase of 5% from 2007)
There are apparently no specific numbers available for Tybee and Savannah, though Bill Hubbard of the Savannah Chamber of Commerce discount travel packages was very upbeat about the impact for Tybee in particular . Thanks again to the Lieutenant Governor for supporting bicycling let s bring the Tour back to the coast next year!
This is an excellent example of what was discussed at the formational meeting for the CGG, Inc Steering Committee last night, namely that bicycling and trails are a relatively low cost way to produce tremendous economic impact for a community. If we also consider quality of life, public health and public safety, we should all wonder why more of the Coastal Georgia Greenway is not already discount travel packages built.