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New Webinar Series - Destination Ready: A Virtual Forum for Tourism Stakeholders

February 9, 2026

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Save the Date: Agritourism Training December 2, 2025

August 26, 2025

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Extension Helps Sustain Tourism Across North Carolina

August 13, 2025

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New Case Study Explore AI Applications in Tourism

December 11, 2024

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Discovering Tourism Management and Marketing: Emily Prickett

November 13, 2024

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Helene Resources for Tourism Communities

October 10, 2024

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North Carolina Well Represented at Marketing Outlook Forum

February 6, 2024

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PRT Students Highlight Value of Industry Connections

January 3, 2024

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Highlighting Resources for Local Park Funding Opportunities

November 20, 2023

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Interactive Agritourism Training on Risk Mitigation Strategies

October 24, 2023

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New Fact Sheet Sheds Light on Preferences of Oyster Tourist

October 4, 2023

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Preserving Cultural Assets in the Outer Banks

September 14, 2023

Community Spotlights: Engagement flyer; waterfall photo; Mons Forest Town and G5 Trail Collective
Community Spotlights on Engagement & Conservation Campaigns

August 28, 2023

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: Five-Part Series Complete

August 8, 2023

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Friday Night on White: A Key Step to Revitalization

June 2, 2023

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It’s Natural for Destinations to Want to Celebrate Our Earth!

April 20, 2023

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Outdoor Recreation Stewards Program Kicks Off in Montgomery County

March 10, 2023

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: The Perceived Effectiveness of Advocacy Strategies

January 27, 2023

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First Day Outdoors Kicks off 2023 NC Year of the Trail

December 20, 2022

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: Involving a Broad Range of Stakeholders

December 5, 2022

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Actionable Advocacy Insights for the Tourism Industry: Communicating the Value of Tourism

September 27, 2022

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A Chat With Science by the Sea

July 14, 2022

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The Power of Storytelling for Agritourism Farms & Destinations

August 11, 2021

Be a SPARK in the community. Businesses and cultural centers are vital to vibrant communities and as they recover we all have a role to play. SPARK stands for show Support, be Patience, Act with Respect and Spread Kindness. Show support by making a purcha
We Can All Be a SPARK!

May 27, 2021

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Looking for Ways to Green Your Travel Business?

May 4, 2021

NC State Extension: NC Festival & Events Survey Results — 49% hosted 20+ years; 44% >10,000 attendees
NC Festival & Events Survey Results and Resources

April 28, 2021

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Recreation Resources Service Is Hiring!

April 13, 2021

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Graduate Student Research Supporting Tourism Through the Pandemic

January 12, 2021

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Tourism Related COVID-19 Resources

January 5, 2021

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Spotlighting Undergraduate Tourism Researchers

December 18, 2020

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Visitor Trends and Insights in Jackson County

December 2, 2020

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Create Bridges Project Produces Resiliency in Retail Webinar Series

November 12, 2020

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Festivals, Events & the Pandemic Pivot Workshop

October 15, 2020

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Visit NC and Leave No Trace: Partnerships for Improved Outdoor Rec

September 16, 2020

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Virtual Tours Connecting Prospective Visitors With Local Guides

August 25, 2020

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Farmers Markets During the Pandemic: A Vendor's Perspective

June 23, 2020

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Everyone Is a Birder! Updates to North Carolina Birding Trail Website

May 13, 2020

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Resources for Farms and Agribusinesses: Responding to COVID-19

April 1, 2020

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Still Open! Restaurants and Businesses Adapt

March 24, 2020

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Sharing Agritourism Practices; a Sabbatical in Spain

February 26, 2020

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