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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Create Bridges Project Produces Resiliency in Retail Webinar Series
As we inch closer to the holiday season, restaurants and retail businesses continue to struggle with the continued effects …
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P1t has collaborated with LitupLife, a training and education company from Canada on the development of an innovative training …
Visit NC and Leave No Trace: Partnerships for Improved Outdoor Rec
We know being outdoors is a safer place to be during the pandemic, but what is North Carolina doing …
Virtual Tours Connecting Prospective Visitors With Local Guides
Aligning with their mission to create connections between visitors and hosts, People-First Tourism (P1t) has been exploring ways for …
Ann Savage, New TE Associate
Introducing Ms. Ann Savage, the newest employee of the Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management’s (PRTM) Tourism Extension office. After …
Supporting Families in NC Tourism Industry
One great thing about the tourism industry is that there is a huge variety of jobs, a demand for …
Farmers Markets During the Pandemic: A Vendor's Perspective
Ambling through the colorful displays and wafting fragrances of potted plants is, for me, a crucial part of the …
Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in North Carolina
Tourism Extension aims to support individuals, businesses, and organizations working in the tourism sector across North Carolina. One community …
Inclusive Wildlife Recreation and Tourism
Mr. Eric Thompson and Dr. Myron Floyd recently released the publication: Race, Ethnicity, Urban Populations, and Wildlife-Dependent Recreation: A …
Everyone Is a Birder! Updates to North Carolina Birding Trail Website
The North Carolina Birding Trail (NCBT) has recently launched an updated website with new maps features, a mobile-friendly format, …
Tourism Extension Is Hiring!
The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management (PRTM) at NC State University is seeking qualified applicants for a …
Resources for Farms and Agribusinesses: Responding to COVID-19
North Carolina State Extension office has compiled a list of resources and information for farms and agribusinesses developed in response …
Surveying the Effect of Climate Change on North Shore Tourism
Dr. Erin Seekamp, Associate Professor and Tourism Extension Specialist, launched a summer survey of visitors to Minnesota’s North Shore …
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