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Groups linked to North Carolina's travel and tourism industry are jumping into an occupancy tax case involving Currituck County.
Published: Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 @ 10:03 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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State visitor spending in 2021 would have needed to be another $2 billion higher to break even with the 2019 record
Published: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 @ 2:43 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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As he stood on his porch, watching the flames consume his studio, Brant Barnes wasn’t thinking about the fire.
Published: Sunday, January 10th, 2021 @ 3:29 am
By: Carolina Journal
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For Ray Pickett, May was supposed to be a strong month at the Blowing Rock Inn, which he and his wife own and manage.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2020 @ 8:47 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Remarks by President Trump in Meeting with Tourism Industry Executives on COVID-19 Response
Published: Friday, March 20th, 2020 @ 2:32 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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President Donald J. Trump is taking action to combat birth tourism.
Published: Friday, January 24th, 2020 @ 11:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2018 with a total of $25.3 billion.
Published: Sunday, May 19th, 2019 @ 12:18 pm
By: Governor's Office
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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
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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
Published: Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 @ 1:15 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Tourism is a major revenue generator in North Carolina, creating more than 200,000 jobs and contributing almost $23 billion to our economy
Published: Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 @ 5:13 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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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.
Published: Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 @ 6:58 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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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
Published: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 @ 8:18 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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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
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The Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh excitedly touts that "General Admission to all facilities is FREE!"
Published: Monday, January 12th, 2015 @ 8:14 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that 95 of the state's 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2013.
Published: Wednesday, August 20th, 2014 @ 9:46 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Most of us enjoy going on a vacation or two during the year, and that usually involves spending the night in a hotel or rental accommodation. Did you know that you are taxed on that hotel room and have no say about it? This current form of taxation without representation is known as an occupancy tax
Published: Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 @ 12:18 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Despite the inclement weather, last night's wind energy community forum in Newport was standing room only.
Published: Thursday, November 28th, 2013 @ 1:07 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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As you probably know, the proposed Mill Pond wind project is a highly technical matter that has generated a lot of good questions.
Published: Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 @ 3:52 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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Since there is a LOT going on with the Newport wind project, it was suggested that everything be consolidated onto a webpage.
Published: Thursday, November 21st, 2013 @ 5:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The latest Energy and Environmental Newsletter is now available online.
Published: Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 @ 7:38 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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What most civilians do not know, is that military personnel (including base commanders) have been specifically ordered not to speak out publicly against any wind energy projects.
Published: Saturday, November 16th, 2013 @ 2:13 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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According to a front page article in the 11/15 WDN, we have a group of Citizens that wants to undertake a "study" to determine if Beaufort County would benefit from a county tourism authority.
Published: Sunday, November 25th, 2012 @ 9:26 am
By: Jim Bispo
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Concerning the November 13, 2012 meeting of the Beaufort County Commissioners and the request for a study on the impact of tourism in Beaufort County, the data to date seems to make little or no sense and the various sources do not even confirm each other's findings.
Published: Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 @ 11:34 pm
By: Warren Smith
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efore states began film tax incentives programs, North Carolina was a popular off-Hollywood destination for film crews.
Published: Thursday, July 19th, 2012 @ 11:07 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
Search Terms: north carolina economic development north carolina film industry tourism |
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The Washington Tourism Development Authority is making the final preparations for the Cycle NC Spring Ride and arrival of more than 1100 cyclists This Weekend!
Published: Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 @ 3:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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