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

As destinations face increasing disaster risks, it is important to put plans in place and know the available resources. NC State Tourism Extension is launching a webinar series to provide destination…

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Save the Date: Agritourism Training December 2, 2025

Join NC State Extension in Lee County on December 2nd from 1 - 5 PM for our first half-day workshop on Agritourism with the Lee County Extension Center. The session will include activities and…

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New Case Study Explore AI Applications in Tourism

Written by McKenzie Bracken undergraduate studentThe Sustainable Tourism Case Studies Clearinghouse has released another case study outlining AI Applications for Destination Marketing and Management.…

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Discovering Tourism Management and Marketing: Emily Prickett

Written by Emily Prickett PRTM undergraduate studentThis past summer, I wanted to find a unique opportunity that would provide marketing experience in tourism, and I found an incredible informal…

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Helene Resources for Tourism Communities

Resources for Tourism Organizations, Businesses and Workforce Below we have aggregated resources from partners keeping up-to-date information about resources and funding options for small businesses…

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North Carolina Well Represented at Marketing Outlook Forum

The NC State Tourism Extension team was well represented at the Travel and Tourism Research Association's Marketing Outlook Forum at the end of January. North Carolina had a fantastic group of alumni…

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PRT Students Highlight Value of Industry Connections

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Major.As we kick off 2024, we wanted to highlight the perspective of current students who will soon be entering the tourism workforce. We…

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Highlighting Resources for Local Park Funding Opportunities

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation and Tourism MajorThe Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) exists to support local governments reach goals or serve communities through protecting park…

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Interactive Agritourism Training on Risk Mitigation Strategies

Colleagues at Georgia Southern University and The Institute for Health Logistics and Analytics recently announced two virtual training dates for its zoonotic disease prevention program for…

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New Fact Sheet Sheds Light on Preferences of Oyster Tourist

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation and Tourism MajorWhen you think of North Carolina’s coast, what first comes to mind? Did you say oysters? Oysters have numerous health benefits with…