Darke County Visitor Survey

1. Do you plan to visit Darke County in the next 6-9 months?

Yes
No

2. Do you live in Darke County?

Yes
No

3. Which answer best describes your plans to visit the Greenville/Darke County area for an upcoming vacation? Choose one of the following options:

I will travel to the Greenville/Darke County area soon and have made my reservation.
I am planning to travel to the Greenville/Darke County area soon but have not made my reservation.
I am planning to travel to the Greenville/Darke County area and will be staying with family or friends, therefore I don’t need a reservation.
I may be traveling soon and am considering Greenville/Darke County as a possible destination.
I do not have plans to travel to Greenville/Darke County anytime soon.

4. When reserving your vacation accommodations in Darke County, which of the following is most likely to apply? Choose one of the following options:

I will call the property's phone number
I will book my reservation through the property's Web site
I will book my reservation online through a travel engine (Expedia, Travelocity, Hotels.com, etc.)
I will call my local travel agent to make my reservation
I will not make reservations in advance, just reserve a room room when I arrive
Other, please specify

5. When reserving your vacation accommodations in Darke County, which of the following is most likely to apply? Select any of the following options that apply:

I will stay at a chain hotel (Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express)
I will stay at a local hotel (Greenville Inn, Stardust Motel, Inn at Versailles)
I will stay at a local B&B (St. Clair Place, Wayman’s Corner, Betty’s B&B)
I will stay with family or friends
I am not staying over night
Other, please specify

6. When reserving your vacation accommodations in Darke County, which of the following is most likely to apply? Select any of the following options that apply:

I will visit Eldora Speedway
I will visit historic places like Bear’s Mill
I will visit The Winery at Versailles for wine tastings
I will visit parks for hiking, trekking, birding and relaxation
I will visit downtown districts for shopping & dining
I will visit museums like the Annie Oakley Center and Garst Museum
I will dine at local eateries like The Bistro Off Broadway, Montage, Michael Anthony’s at The Inn and Maid-rite Sandwich Shoppe
I will shop at unique destinations like the KitchenAid Experience Center
Other, please specify

7. When was the last time you visited the Greenville/Darke County area for a vacation or weekend getaway? Choose one of the following options:

Earlier this year (i.e. 2009
Last year (i.e. 2008)
2-5 years ago (i.e. 2003-2007)
More than 5 years ago (i.e. before 2003)
Never visited

8. What kind of vacation are you considering? Select any of the following options that apply:

Romantic Getaway
Girl-Friends Getaway
Sporting Event
Special Event/Festival
Family Event (wedding, graduation, etc)
Business Trip
Other, please specify

9. Who will be traveling to the area with you? Select any of the following options that apply:

Spouse/Significant other
Family (children, parents, in-laws)
Friends
Business Associates
Other, please specify

10. How did you learn about our Web site? Select any of the following options that apply:

Search Engine
Online Advertisement
Newspaper
Magazine
TV/Radio
Billboard
Other, please specify

The last few questions help us to better understand the people who visit the Greenville/Darke County area. Your responses will be treated as confidential. Thank you.

What is your age? Choose one of the following options:

18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+

What is your gender? Choose one of the following options:

Male
Female

Education (Choose the highest level you have completed)

Grade school
Some high school
High school graduate
Technical school
Some college
College degree
Grad school
Other, please specify

What’s your zip code?

Would you like to receive email coupons, travel offers/packages, and information about visiting the Greenville/Darke County area? Choose one of the following options:

Yes, please provide your e-mail address
No

Please provide the following contact information if you wish to be entered into the monthly drawing:

First Name
Last Name
Street Address
Address (cont.)
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
E-mail
Thank you for your time and cooperation. Have a great day!