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“I know of no other state where the legislature has gone this far in restricting the religious liberty rights of people of faith.”
“I know of no other state where the legislature has gone this far in restricting the religious liberty rights of people of faith.”
 
Groups representing North Carolina's travel and tourism industry support a lawsuit against Currituck County at the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Groups representing North Carolina's travel and tourism industry support a lawsuit against Currituck County at the North Carolina Supreme Court.
 
In 2024, growth in 71 of North Carolina’s 100 counties contributed to a total of $36.7 billion in visitor spending statewide, up from the 2023 record of $35.6 billion.
In 2024, growth in 71 of North Carolina’s 100 counties contributed to a total of $36.7 billion in visitor spending statewide, up from the 2023 record of $35.6 billion.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ handpicked board on the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) announced this week that it has ended all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ handpicked board on the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) announced this week that it has ended all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
 
The Town of Aurora is holding its second Aurora Fish and Farm Festival to help bring visitors to the area as part of its strategic plan tourism development goals.
Published: Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 @ 9:30 am By: ENC NOW
The Town of Aurora is holding its second Aurora Fish and Farm Festival to help bring visitors to the area as part of its strategic plan tourism development goals.
 
Following a slight hiccup involving a tin can and 6,000 PSI of water pressure in the unforgiving depths of the Northern Atlantic Ocean, deep-sea tourism company OceanGate is now offering a 20% off coupon for its next tour.
Published: Sunday, August 6th, 2023 @ 10:11 am By: Babylon Bee
Following a slight hiccup involving a tin can and 6,000 PSI of water pressure in the unforgiving depths of the Northern Atlantic Ocean, deep-sea tourism company OceanGate is now offering a 20% off coupon for its next tour.
 
The tomb of a temple guard has been unearthed at one of the most important burial sites in ancient Egypt, and archeologists believe it is more than 3,000 years old, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Wednesday.
Published: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 @ 8:56 am By: Daily Wire
The tomb of a temple guard has been unearthed at one of the most important burial sites in ancient Egypt, and archeologists believe it is more than 3,000 years old, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Wednesday.
 
NC State researchers in 2016 found that 80 percent of North Carolina beachgoers would either not return to a beach rental if wind turbines were visible — or require an unreasonable discount for spoiled views
NC State researchers in 2016 found that 80 percent of North Carolina beachgoers would either not return to a beach rental if wind turbines were visible — or require an unreasonable discount for spoiled views
 
Recently, federal and state government officials and wind energy advocates tried to quell Brunswick County residents’ serious economic concerns about offshore wind turbines spoiling ocean views and harming tourism
Recently, federal and state government officials and wind energy advocates tried to quell Brunswick County residents’ serious economic concerns about offshore wind turbines spoiling ocean views and harming tourism
 
A sphinx-like statue and a Roman-era stone slab with inscriptions on it have been discovered in Egpyt, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced in a press release Monday.
Published: Thursday, March 16th, 2023 @ 6:32 pm By: Daily Wire
A sphinx-like statue and a Roman-era stone slab with inscriptions on it have been discovered in Egpyt, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced in a press release Monday.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals will decide whether to revive a lawsuit challenging Currituck County's use of occupancy tax money.
The N.C. Court of Appeals will decide whether to revive a lawsuit challenging Currituck County's use of occupancy tax money.
 
Groups linked to North Carolina's travel and tourism industry are jumping into an occupancy tax case involving Currituck County.
Groups linked to North Carolina's travel and tourism industry are jumping into an occupancy tax case involving Currituck County.
 
In a nationwide campaign to promote abortion tourism in California, Gavin Newsom has purchased ads in red states encouraging women to travel to California to kill their babies.
In a nationwide campaign to promote abortion tourism in California, Gavin Newsom has purchased ads in red states encouraging women to travel to California to kill their babies.
 
State visitor spending in 2021 would have needed to be another $2 billion higher to break even with the 2019 record
State visitor spending in 2021 would have needed to be another $2 billion higher to break even with the 2019 record
 
As some woke corporations pay for employees’ abortion tourism expenses, a faith-based insurance company in Texas recently announced it would finance maternity and adoption costs for its workers.
Published: Friday, July 15th, 2022 @ 6:05 pm By: Daily Wire
As some woke corporations pay for employees’ abortion tourism expenses, a faith-based insurance company in Texas recently announced it would finance maternity and adoption costs for its workers.
 
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, a new report from CNBC revealed that investment bank JPMorgan Chase will begin financing employees’ travel to other states as they try to procure abortions.
Published: Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 @ 6:36 pm By: Daily Wire
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, a new report from CNBC revealed that investment bank JPMorgan Chase will begin financing employees’ travel to other states as they try to procure abortions.
 
RALEIGH: Today, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson visited the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher to highlight investments in the aquarium from the 2021-22 state budget
RALEIGH: Today, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson visited the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher to highlight investments in the aquarium from the 2021-22 state budget
 
Those of us who live in or regularly spend time along North Carolina’s coast recognize there are five drivers attracting and contributing to the region: tourism, the military, farming, forestry and fishing.
Published: Thursday, March 24th, 2022 @ 9:53 am By: Tom Campbell
Those of us who live in or regularly spend time along North Carolina’s coast recognize there are five drivers attracting and contributing to the region: tourism, the military, farming, forestry and fishing.
 
Fishing, coastal tourism, environment threatened by offshore wind
Published: Sunday, October 24th, 2021 @ 9:22 am By: John Steed
Fishing, coastal tourism, environment threatened by offshore wind
 
As he stood on his porch, watching the flames consume his studio, Brant Barnes wasn’t thinking about the fire.
As he stood on his porch, watching the flames consume his studio, Brant Barnes wasn’t thinking about the fire.
 
For Ray Pickett, May was supposed to be a strong month at the Blowing Rock Inn, which he and his wife own and manage.
For Ray Pickett, May was supposed to be a strong month at the Blowing Rock Inn, which he and his wife own and manage.
 
Remarks by President Trump in Meeting with Tourism Industry Executives on COVID-19 Response
Remarks by President Trump in Meeting with Tourism Industry Executives on COVID-19 Response
 
North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2018 with a total of $25.3 billion.
North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2018 with a total of $25.3 billion.
 
Tillis noted the economic importance of the tourism and fishing industries for North Carolina, and requested that the administration provide more details about their plan to ensure there are adequate protections for North Carolina's coastal communities.
Tillis noted the economic importance of the tourism and fishing industries for North Carolina, and requested that the administration provide more details about their plan to ensure there are adequate protections for North Carolina's coastal communities.
 
North Carolina lawmakers still wringing their hands over reforming the state's archaic and draconian liquor-control system should look to Kentucky as an example of what a legislature can do to boost tourism, nurture entrepreneurship, and promote innovation.
North Carolina lawmakers still wringing their hands over reforming the state's archaic and draconian liquor-control system should look to Kentucky as an example of what a legislature can do to boost tourism, nurture entrepreneurship, and promote innovation.
 
BCCC has classes coming up to help students find work, move ahead at work or earn additional income.
BCCC has classes coming up to help students find work, move ahead at work or earn additional income.
 
The tourism industry is here to stay in Beaufort County and surrounding areas. Beaufort County Community College is offering a series to help local employees and business owners polish their skills to get ahead in the hospitality industry
The tourism industry is here to stay in Beaufort County and surrounding areas. Beaufort County Community College is offering a series to help local employees and business owners polish their skills to get ahead in the hospitality industry
 
Five years ago, Senate Republicans made a promise to dramatically raise teacher pay in North Carolina. We've kept that promise. Moreover, the numbers speak for themselves
Published: Thursday, May 24th, 2018 @ 9:35 am By: Bill Cook
Five years ago, Senate Republicans made a promise to dramatically raise teacher pay in North Carolina. We've kept that promise. Moreover, the numbers speak for themselves
 
North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2017 with a total of $23.9 billion, a 4.2 percent increase from 2016, according to new data released today. Additionally, tourism industry-supported employment topped 225,000 jobs to set another record for the state
North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2017 with a total of $23.9 billion, a 4.2 percent increase from 2016, according to new data released today. Additionally, tourism industry-supported employment topped 225,000 jobs to set another record for the state
 
Tourism is a major revenue generator in North Carolina, creating more than 200,000 jobs and contributing almost $23 billion to our economy
Tourism is a major revenue generator in North Carolina, creating more than 200,000 jobs and contributing almost $23 billion to our economy
 
Governor Pat McCrory and Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz visited Mount Mitchell State Park yesterday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of North Carolina's state parks...
Governor Pat McCrory and Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz visited Mount Mitchell State Park yesterday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of North Carolina's state parks...
 
Governor Pat McCrory applauded today’s announcement that the 2017 AIM Convention will be held in Charlotte, and welcomed positive economic numbers in the city and statewide.
Governor Pat McCrory applauded today’s announcement that the 2017 AIM Convention will be held in Charlotte, and welcomed positive economic numbers in the city and statewide.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2015 with a total of $21.9 billion, a 2.7 percent increase over 2014 which outpaced the national average for growth last year of only 2.1 percent
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2015 with a total of $21.9 billion, a 2.7 percent increase over 2014 which outpaced the national average for growth last year of only 2.1 percent
 
Several Randolph County municipalities and civic organizations have indicated official support for Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal. The City of Asheboro, Randolph County, the Randolph County Tourism and Development Authority, the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation and t
Several Randolph County municipalities and civic organizations have indicated official support for Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal. The City of Asheboro, Randolph County, the Randolph County Tourism and Development Authority, the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation and t
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2014 with a total of $21.3 billion, a 5.4 percent increase over 2013. Additionally, tourism industry supported employment topped 200,000 jobs for the first time.
Published: Thursday, May 7th, 2015 @ 5:38 pm By: Chris Downey
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2014 with a total of $21.3 billion, a 5.4 percent increase over 2013. Additionally, tourism industry supported employment topped 200,000 jobs for the first time.
 
The Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh excitedly touts that "General Admission to all facilities is FREE!"
The Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh excitedly touts that "General Admission to all facilities is FREE!"
 
North Carolina's so-called Welcome Centers are indeed a welcome site for full-bladdered motorists in need of a pit stop. And the available maps and tourism brochures may come in handy for curious travelers as well.
North Carolina's so-called Welcome Centers are indeed a welcome site for full-bladdered motorists in need of a pit stop. And the available maps and tourism brochures may come in handy for curious travelers as well.
 
Al Klemm is proposing a county tourism authority, with the power to tax. He says it is an effort to promote more tourists coming to Beaufort County and spending more money in local businesses.
Al Klemm is proposing a county tourism authority, with the power to tax. He says it is an effort to promote more tourists coming to Beaufort County and spending more money in local businesses.
 
The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market announces its second annual Umbrella Market Farm Tour on Sunday, September 28 from 10am to 6pm (individual farm times will vary slightly).
The Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market announces its second annual Umbrella Market Farm Tour on Sunday, September 28 from 10am to 6pm (individual farm times will vary slightly).
 

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