Preliminary visitor attendance and spending figures indicate that 41.8 million people visited Orange County and spent $6.4 billion throughout the county in 2002. The number of visitors increased by 2.2% compared to 40.9 million in 2001.1

Following is the percentage breakdown of the $6.4 billion generated throughout Orange County on travel related expenses in 2002: Meals & Beverages 27% Lodging 25% Shopping 24% Amusement 17% Transportation 5% Miscellaneous 2%

�The Bureau is continuing to aggressively promote our destination to meeting planners, leisure travelers, professional travel planners and the media,� stated Charles Ahlers, Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau president. �We are encouraged by 2002 visitor figures and approach 2003 with an optimistic attitude, but are somewhat cautious due to global uncertainty.�

�We have positive indications that both the domestic and international leisure markets are rebounding due to the large number of travel agents interested in our destination,� said Ann Gallaugher, director, tourism development for the Bureau. �Awareness and interest in Anaheim/Orange County is high, particularly since the Anaheim Angels won the 2002 World Championship. Tour operators are telling us that they anticipate visitor volume to increase by 2004.�

According to data excerpted from the Travel Industry Association of America�s Tourism Works for America, 11th Annual Edition 2002, California ranked number one overall in terms of total spending by domestic and international travelers, earning over $78 billion in expenditures. Rounding out the top three were Florida ($59.8 billion) and New York ($39.2 billion). The top three states where domestic travelers spent their money were California ($63.1 billion), Florida ($41.7 billion) and Texas ($32.3 billion). International travelers spent the most money in Florida ($18.2 billion), followed by California ($15.1 billion) and New York ($10.3 billion). 2

Located in the heart of Orange County, California, Anaheim has undergone a renaissance, establishing the region as a world-class destination known as The Anaheim Resort� district. The 1,100-acre area surrounds the Disneyland� Resort, which includes Disneyland, Disney�s California Adventure theme park, Downtown Disney�--a new dining, shopping and live entertainment district-- and the newly expanded Anaheim Convention Center. Orange County is comprised of 34 cities and boasts 42 miles of coastline and beaches, including Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and San Clemente. For more information, please call 714-765-8888, or visit www.anaheimoc.org.

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