Foodies, Farmers, Chefs, Oh My! See How One PhD Student Seeks to Increase Agritourism and Diversify Farm Income
Farm to table restaurants fuel the local food movement, as many consumers seek fresh, locally-sourced food options. North Carolina …
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Travelers and Tourism Business Providers: Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?
May 6-11, 2019, marked this year’s Hurricane Preparedness Week. This week is designed to reflect, prepare, and educate on …
Emerging and Seasoned Tourism Leaders Unite: NC State Undergraduates Help Present at VisitNC365 Conference
This past April, over 500 tourism industry members gathered in Wilmington, North Carolina for the 2019 VisitNC365 Conference. The …
Earth Day: A Time to Reflect on Sustainable Tourism
April 22 marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. The first Earth Day in 1970 …
Low Carbon Tourism Practices Around the Globe
What does a biomass boiler in the Dominican Republic and cooling equipment in Sri Lanka have in common? They …
A New Approach to Local Food Sustainability: Agritourism
The sustainability of local food systems depends on the purchasing of local goods and produce. This system not only …
Green Tourism: An Investment Worth Making
From quality customer service to comforting amenities, the tourism industry is moving in the past few decades towards including …
Hurricane Florence Agriculture Disaster Program: Know Your Application Status and the Payment Calculation Process
This past year, Hurricane Florence and tropical storm Michael devastated parts of North Carolina and surrounding states, with many …
Vacationer Supported Agriculture: Leveraging Vacation Rentals to Create New Revenue Opportunities for Small Farmers
With just a few more weeks of winter, many of us are dreaming of warmer weather and fun activities …
The First World Congress on Agritourism: Highlights and Contributions From NCSU
This past November, Dr. Carla Barbieri (Associate Professor and Extension Specialist) and Claudia Gil Arroyo (doctoral student) in Parks, …
Creating Harmony Between Tourism and Conservation: Meet NC State Visiting Scholar, Daniela Cajiao
Daniela Cajiao joined NC State Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management (PRTM) as a visiting scholar this August …
Opportunities in Alternative Livestock: A Peek Into Alpacas at Cherry Run, LLC
Farming in North Carolina involves more than our important fruits, vegetables, and common livestock. Ken and Lori Cherry, participating …
New Sustainability Guidelines: IUCN Tourism & Visitor Management in Protected Areas
The new IUCN Tourism and Visitor Management in Protected Areas best practices was released on November 27, 2018. Faculty and …
Behind Our Local Food: Fork to Farmer Documentary Release
Today’s technologies grant us the ability to do most things from our couches, namely ordering products and services. This …
Coming Together, Staying Together, & Growing Together: A How-to for Rural Revitalization
Despite the diversity and unique characteristics among our nation’s rural towns, there exists a widening gap between prosperous urban …
Craft Brewing: Tap Into a New Local Farm and Education Experience
Craft beer is a growing industry around the country, and North Carolina is no exception—so much so that visitNC …
Hurricane Florence Impacted Areas: Update Your Tourism Business Listings
Whether or not you were impacted by Hurricane Florence, if you are in an affected area, then you should …
Don't Underestimate the Power of Water: Do Not Walk or Drive in Floods
Hurricane Florence is estimated to bring nearly 40 inches of rain in North Carolina. Even 6 inches of rainfall …
Travelling Inland From the Coast? Know Your Alternative Routes
Evacuations due to Hurricane Florence will congest major roadways. If you are traveling in from the coast, know that …
Evacuating: Know What Accommodations Are Available
Hurricane Florence has forced one of the largest evacuations in US history. VisitNC is collecting and updating information regarding …