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Destination Ready Resources

As destinations face increasing disaster risks, it is important to put plans in place and know the available resources. NC State Tourism Extension is developing resources for destination leaders and…

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Resource Recap Destination Ready: NC Showcase

Written by Maddy May, PRTM undergraduate student.On March 23rd, 2026, we kicked off our first webinar in the Destination Ready Series with a North Carolina Showcase. We wanted to focus on the…

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First Impressions NC

What is the First Impressions Program?First Impressions is a "secret shopper" program pairing two similar communities across North Carolina. Capturing the unique perspectives of first-time visitors,…

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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…