Historically, rising gas prices have not had an impact on travelers to Hilton Head Island.

If gas prices are just holding steady and not increasing, and if incomes are rising, your gas bill is the same, and [consumer] demand can rebound. That's the most likely scenario here.

Gas prices have a significant impact on the consumer psyche,

Historically, gas prices alone have not discouraged people from taking summer trips. You'll see more people driving because it's still cheaper than flying.

We don't know if that's going to cause some people to change their minds. Historically when gas prices have gone up, people have not changed their minds.

The fact that natural gas prices are competitive in California has to do with the lasting effects of the California energy crisis, which has continued to keep electrical prices high.