Business - Overall Activity

These charts show net business activity in the most recent quarter, the trend over time and the factors driving activity as reported by WA businesses in the TCWA BAS. Use these charts to compare to your business, region, or sector. 

Net business activity is the percentage of businesses reporting stronger activity less the percentage of businesses reporting weaker activity, compared to the same quarter last year. Business activity includes revenue, turnover, bookings, patrons, departures, occupancy, and other activity as reported by businesses. Business activity is more volatile than visitation.

This chart shows the current direction and intensity of net business activity across selected region, sector or business size. Business activity is more volatile than visitation. Use this chart to compare with your own current business activity. (Source: TCWA BAS)

This chart shows changes in net business activity over time.  Use this chart to compare with your own business activity over time. (Source: TCWA BAS)

This chart shows the most common factors driving positive activity as cited by businesses that reported increased activity in the quarter. Some factors are external e.g. weather and some factors are internal to the destination or business e.g. new product. Use this chart to identify factors which may drive increased activity for your business or destination. (Source: TCWA BAS)

This chart shows the most common factors driving negative activity as cited by businesses that reported decreased activity in the quarter. Use this chart to identify factors which may drive decreased activity for your business or destination. (Source: TCWA BAS)