Topics Related to Tourism

State Tourism Office Touts NC Offerings to DNC Visitors

, N.C. — With 35,000 delegates, dignitaries and media representatives as well as the eyes of the world converging on Charlotte for the 2012 Democratic National Convention next week, the N.C.

Tourism Day to Mark Travel Industry's Record Impact on N.C. Economy

-- Gov. Bev Perdue is proclaiming Wednesday, May 16, 2012, as Tourism Day in North Carolina, celebrating travel and tourism as a major industry that is vital to the economic stability and growth of the state.

State Tourism Office Expects Economic Boost From 'Hunger Games' Fans

, N.C. — North Carolina is poised to reap major dividends from tourism with the March 23 opening of “The Hunger Games,” the highest-profile movie ever made in the state.

N.C. TRAVEL AND TOURISM BOARD ELECTS NEW CHAIR

The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Travel and Tourism Board on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, elected Rolf Blizzard as its new Chair.

NC Expects Positive Effects From U.S. Tourism Initiatives

— The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development applauded Thursday’s initiatives by President Barack Obama to boost international tourism.

N.C. COMMERCE SECRETARY PROMOTES LYNN MINGES TO ASSISTANT SECRETARY

N.C. Secretary of Commerce J. Keith Crisco announced today that Lynn Minges has been promoted to Assistant Secretary for Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding.

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.

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