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A Chat With Science by the Sea

Tourism Extension recently sat down for a chat with Miriam Sutton who is the sole owner and operator of Science by the Sea, a 501c3 providing educational support to academic and general audiences…

A farmer addresses a group of visitors with a backdrop of an apple orchard, blue skies and a small building. The farmer is discussing her farm's origin story and since development.

The Power of Storytelling for Agritourism Farms & Destinations

Earlier this week, a workshop on storytelling was held as part of the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) program engaging agritourism farmers and destination leaders. EMFS is a three-year…

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!

This summer, travel is expected to have a significant rebound. Increased vaccination rates and associated declining numbers of COVID-19 cases viral spread are to thank for the reopening and removal…

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stands as a beacon along the Outer Banks. The sun is lined up perfectly with the lighthouse.

Looking for Ways to Green Your Travel Business?

As we continue to see climbing rates of travelers in the US and beyond, there is a new factor in how some travelers are making trip decisions. In a term coined the “conscious comeback” A survey by…

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

NC Festival & Events Survey Results and Resources

A survey was distributed earlier this year to gauge festival and event planner's pandemic adjustments and future needs. From those results, we have compiled the infographic below with resources that…

Recreation Resources Service Is Hiring!

Recreation Resources Service (RRS) within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University is seeking qualified applicants for a Regional Recreation Consultant. RRS…

Student, Professor posing in front of TTRA Southeast Chapter sign at conference

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 Local Food Systems through Children project with Drs. Carla Barbieri, Whitney…

NC State wolf statue wearing face mask COVID-19

Tourism Related COVID-19 Resources

NC and National ResourcesSeveral North Carolina organizations are working to develop programs and support the travel industry at this moment. Visit NC - COVID-19 Industry ResourcesIf you have…

Hall presenting initial Research at 2019 Symposium

Spotlighting Undergraduate Tourism Researchers

Despite all the uncertainty 2020 has produced the Tourism Extension Team wants to spotlight and thank three undergraduate students, Sam Hall, Chloe Riley, and Patsy McKee, for their contributions to…

A view from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western NC.

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 with the effects of the virus while others have seen an influx of new visitors.…