Topics Related to Tourism

COMMERCE PRESENTS 2009 WINNER'S CIRCLE AWARDS

The state honored six distinguished North Carolinians today for their significant contributions to the success of North Carolina’s tourism industry. Larry Gustke, John and Faye Cooper, Betty and David Huskins, and Reyn Bowman received the 2009 Winner’s Circle awards from Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco during the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Hospitality at the Raleigh Convention Center.
 

Gov. Perdue Signs Legislation Authorizing North Carolina Aquarium Pier

RALEIGH -- Gov. Bev Perdue has signed House Bill 628 for the construction of the North Carolina Aquarium Pier at Nags Head, which will create jobs and enhance tourism in one of North Carolina’s most popular destinations.

North Carolina Visitor Spending Rises to Record $16.9 Billion in 2008

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that domestic visitors to and within North Carolina spent a record $16.9 billion in 2008, an increase of 2.1 percent from 2007 and higher than the previous record of $16.5 billion, set in 2007.

Visitor Spending Rises Across North Carolina

State spending by domestic visitors jumps to record $21.9 billion

North Carolina Extends a Wi-Fi Welcome to Visitors

State welcome centers now offer free wireless internet service

North Carolina Attracts Record Visitor Spending;

Highlights Tourism Week

Show Pride On Your Ride

NC Commerce Accepting Brand Specialty License Plate Applications Starting Today

Tourism Spending In North Carolina Reaches New Record

State Spending by Domestic Visitors Jumps to Record $20 Billion

U.S. Open Experience to feature “North Carolina Night” in Pinehurst June 13

Free Event Featuring the North Carolina Symphony is Open to the Public

Governor McCrory Celebrates Record Visitor Spending and Impact of North Carolina’s Tourism Industry

State Tax Receipts from Visitor Spending Surpass $1 Billion