North Carolina’s tourism economy reached new heights in 2025, with visitor spending reaching a record $37.2 billion statewide and supporting 231,000 jobs despite Hurricane Helene’s disruption.
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A new Senate bill won’t change school calendars yet, but it could set the stage for a major rethink of summer break and its impact on students, families and the State’s economy.
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The first week of the General Assembly’s short session offered something that has been in short supply on Jones Street: a tangible sign of compromise, agreement between the two chambers, and progress on a major appropriations issue.
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The General Assembly is expected to settle unfinished business when the session begins next week.
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NCTIA Board of Directors met in Salisbury to set policy and outline future initiatives that will enhance a thriving tourism economy.
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Tourism leaders from across North Carolina gathered in Asheville for the Visit NC Conference, connecting, learning, and strengthening partnerships to drive a more vibrant statewide visitor economy.
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North Carolina tourism leaders will gather in Asheville next week to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and continue building a stronger tourism economy.
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The outcome of the Phil Berger and Sam Page primary is largely a local test of the Berger-aligned economic policies including statewide tourism.
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After 32 years of shaping Greenville’s tourism landscape, Andrew Schmidt announces retirement.
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