Sarah Palin's Impact on AK Tourism Survey

Sarah Palin, Her Policies, and Travel to Alaska

This unscientific survey is one tool to help determine what impact Sarah Palin and her policies have on Alaska tourism.

The survey consists of 10 questions. No personal or contact information is requested on this survey.

1. Between September 2008 and the present have you traveled to Alaska?

Between September 2008 and the present have you traveled to Alaska? Yes

2. How many trips have you taken to Alaska between August 2008 and the Present?

How many trips have you taken to Alaska between August 2008 and the Present? 0

More than 5

Other (please specify)

3. Did Sarah Palin in some way motivate you to make your trip(s) to Alaska?

Did Sarah Palin in some way motivate you to make your trip(s) to Alaska? Yes. I was fascinated by Alaska to begin with and my knowledge of her motivated me to take the trip(s).

Yes. I saw her on "Sarah Palin's Alaska" and had to see Alaska for myself after that.

Yes. I saw her on TV or online videos and had to see Alaska for myself after that.

Yes. I am a Palin supporter. My trip was made for a Palin-specific purpose.

No. I traveled for business or have other ties in Alaska such as family or friends.

No. I traveled for pleasure, but Sarah Palin was not a factor.

Other (please specify)

4. Approximately how much money did you spend overall on your trip(s)? Include travel to and from Alaska, car rentals, lodging, food, souvenirs, and other goods and services associated with the trip for yourself and all who traveled with you. If more than one trip, add up the costs of all the trips and pick an appropriate range or enter the number in the comment box.

Approximately how much money did you spend overall on your trip(s)? Include travel to and from Alaska, car rentals, lodging, food, souvenirs, and other goods and services associated with the trip for yourself and all who traveled with you. If more than one trip, add up the costs of all the trips and pick an appropriate range or enter the number in the comment box. $1,000 or less (using frequent flyer miles, staying at an Alaskan resident's home)

$1,001 - $4,000

$4,001 - $7,500

$7,501 - $10,000

Over $10,000

Other (please specify)

5. Approximately How much money did you spend in Alaska? This figure should only include money spent in the state of Alaska during your trip(s). If more than one trip, add up the in-state costs of all the trips and pick an appropriate range or enter the number in the comment box.

Approximately How much money did you spend in Alaska? This figure should only include money spent in the state of Alaska during your trip(s). If more than one trip, add up the in-state costs of all the trips and pick an appropriate range or enter the number in the comment box. $1,000 or less

$1,001 - $4,000

$4,001 - $7500

$7501 - $10,000

$10,000 or more

Other (please specify)

6. Please describe how you traveled to Alaska and what activities you partook in while in the state. Please choose all that apply.

Please describe how you traveled to Alaska and what activities you partook in while in the state. Please choose all that apply. I flew as an airline passenger or drove via Canada, stayed in hotels or at a resident's house.

I ferried my car from Washington state to Anchorage.

I took an Alaska cruise and disembarked at various ports of call.

I took an Alaska cruise, but never disembarked at any port of call.

I used the Alaska Railroad for sight-seeing.

I used the Alaska Railroad strictly as transportation.

I fished.

I hunted.

I hiked.

I engaged in mountaineering, rock climbing or mountain climbing.

I flew as a passenger in a float plane or bush plane or helicopter.

I rafted.

I visited glaciers.

I went to the Alaska State Fair or other mass event such as "Slush Cup".

I engaged in other activities not described above. See comment box.

My travel was business-related. I work in energy; mining; hunting/fishing/trapping; government; or media;

Other (please specify)

7. Do you purchase: products made in Alaska; products related to Alaska; or Sarah Palin-related products?

Do you purchase: products made in Alaska; products related to Alaska; or Sarah Palin-related products? Yes, I buy products from or related to Alaska and Sarah Palin because I am a fan, supporter or both.

Yes, I buy products from or related to Alaska, but Sarah Palin is not a factor in those purchases.

No. I don't go out of my way to buy products from Alaska or Sarah Palin-related products.

Other (please specify)

8. If you answered "yes" to purchasing either or both Alaska/Alaska-related products and Sarah Palin-related products, what is you average annual spending on these items?

If you answered "yes" to purchasing either or both Alaska/Alaska-related products and Sarah Palin-related products, what is you average annual spending on these items? $100 or less

$101 - $250

$251 - $500

$501 - $1000

$1001 or more

Other (please specify)

9. Which answer best describes your position on Sarah Palin?

Which answer best describes your position on Sarah Palin? I am a hard-core supporter, activist, and fan. I'd go to war for her.

I am a supporter, and activist. I consider myself a supporter, not a fan.

I am strictly a fan or would simply vote for her if she ran for office. I am not engaged in any political activity or support activism.

I am neutral.

I do not like her. Let's leave it at that.

10. If you have never traveled to Alaska, has Sarah Palin piqued your interest in the state?

If you have never traveled to Alaska, has Sarah Palin piqued your interest in the state? Yes. I am planning a trip within the next 6 - 12 months. If it were not for Sarah Palin, I would not be doing this.

Yes. I am planning a trip within the next 6 - 12 months. My knowledge of Sarah Palin is a significant motivating factor in planning this trip.

Yes. I am planning a trip at some point in my life. My knowledge of Sarah Palin is a factor in planning this trip.

Yes, I am planning a trip, but my knowledge of Sarah Palin is not a factor in it.

No. I do not have a trip planned now or in the future.