NC Farm to Senior Services - the Start of a New Season
Figuring out how to measure impacts of a new multi-year project can be tricky. Especially early on in the …
Mountain West NC Tourism Economy’s Answer to the Worker Shortage
Photo 131027891 / Franklin North Carolina © Jacqueline Nix | Dreamstime.com Western North Carolina is dotted with picturesque small towns. From their vibrant Main Streets to their …
VSA Bags Can Be Pre-Ordered Now
NC State Extension, Tourism Extension, and People-First Provisions have just opened pre-ordering for the 5th season of the Vacationer …
NCACDEP Hosts CRD Conference in Wilmington in May
The North Carolina Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NCACDEP), together with the team of CRD professionals from NC …
CREATE BRIDGES Launches the Got Your Back Business Summit
On April 26, 2022, the CREATE BRIDGES Initiative is implementing the first of several strategies envisioned and designed by …
Black History Month: Ways to Celebrate, Educate and Support
Black History Month is underway and there are a variety of ways to honor and celebrate the importance of …
Graduate Student Research Supporting Tourism Through the Pandemic
Sara Brune will be graduating with her Ph.D. in May of 2021. Her dissertation research was part of the Strengthening …
Tourism Related COVID-19 Resources
NC and National Resources Several North Carolina organizations are working to develop programs and support the travel industry at this …
Spotlighting Undergraduate Tourism Researchers
Despite all the uncertainty 2020 has produced the Tourism Extension Team wants to spotlight and thank three undergraduate students, …
Ladan Ghahramani Wins TTRA Emerging Leader Award
The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) recently announced Ladan Ghahramani as the winner of the 2020 Emerging Leader …
Tips for Retailers During the 2020 Holiday Season
There is no doubt that 2020 continues to present numerous challenges for small retail businesses. After reading through numerous …
Visitor Trends and Insights in Jackson County
There is no question that the travel industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Many destinations are struggling …