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Still time to get events, travel packages, specials on Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s “OBXMas”

November 25th, 2023  · Visitor Economy
Still time to get events, travel packages, specials on Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s “OBXMas”

OBXmas is an off-season promotion that showcases holiday events along the Outer Banks. Starting this weekend and running through January 6th, known as Olde Christmas, OBXmas highlights the festive events taking place during this special time of year. Promotions will be through the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s social media channels, website and through the eNewsletter…Read More from Still time to get events, travel packages, specials on Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s “OBXMas”

Family travel continues strong growth since the end of pandemic

November 23rd, 2023  · Visitor Economy
Family travel continues strong growth since the end of pandemic

Recent data from the “2023 US Family Travel Survey Results,” by the Family Travel Association, shows that the family travel market will continue its strong growth seen since the end of the pandemic. More than three-quarters of parents say they are likely to travel with their children in the next year and many families plan…Read More from Family travel continues strong growth since the end of pandemic

Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

November 20th, 2023  · BIZ  · Food & Drink  · Visitor Economy
Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

Visit NC, in collaboration with the N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Assn. and Google, will be putting on an insightful, free 60-minute webinar at 10 am on Nov. 30 for hotels and restaurants in North Carolina to discover essential strategies to supercharge their business’s online presence with Google. Attendees will learn best practices for setting up…Read More from Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

Registration now open for 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference in Greenville

November 19th, 2023  · Visitor Economy
Registration now open for 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference in Greenville

The 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference will take place Sunday through Tuesday, March 17 through 19, in Greenville. Registration is now open for the conference as well as pre-conference workshops, media marketplace and sightseeing activities. This year’s program features keynote speakers from the Marketing AI Institute as well as Google and Relic. There are…Read More from Registration now open for 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference in Greenville

NPS campgrounds at Cape Point, Frisco Nov. 27; Ocracoke, Oregon Inlet remain open all year

November 18th, 2023  · Visitor Economy
NPS campgrounds at Cape Point, Frisco Nov. 27; Ocracoke, Oregon Inlet remain open all year

Two of Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s campgrounds – Cape Point Campground and Frisco Campground – will close for the season on Monday, November 27; however, the National Park Service’s other two campgrounds at Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke will continue to stay open year-round. The Ocracoke Campground, which has 136 sites, used to also close after…Read More from NPS campgrounds at Cape Point, Frisco Nov. 27; Ocracoke, Oregon Inlet remain open all year

Holiday travel is cleared for takeoff, with a few changes expected this season

November 18th, 2023  · Visitor Economy
Holiday travel is cleared for takeoff, with a few changes expected this season

A new survey says Americans are ready to travel for the holidays, but make fewer and shorter trips. Story courtesy Hotel News Resource For the third consecutive year, Deloitte explored travel intent ahead of the pivotal holiday season and the overall impact on the travel industry. According to this year’s report, “2023 Deloitte Holiday Travel…Read More from Holiday travel is cleared for takeoff, with a few changes expected this season

Outer Banks non-profits, towns receive $1.5M in Tourism Impact Grant Awards

November 17th, 2023  · Visitor Economy
Outer Banks non-profits, towns receive $1.5M in Tourism Impact Grant Awards

On November 6, the Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the distribution of more than $1.58 million in Tourism Impact Grants to local non-profits and several governmental entities to support programs and services needed due to the impact of tourism. Sponsored annually by the Dare County Tourism Board, these grants help fund important community initiatives that…Read More from Outer Banks non-profits, towns receive $1.5M in Tourism Impact Grant Awards

Dare County occupancy grows 9% in Sept., meals down slightly; Aug. retail sales up nearly double digits

November 16th, 2023  · BIZ  · Food & Drink  · Top Stories  · Visitor Economy
Dare County occupancy grows 9% in Sept., meals down slightly; Aug. retail sales up nearly double digits

Despite a cooler-than-normal September and a visit from Tropical Storm Ophelia, Dare County saw occupancy collections grow by nine percent and meals income drop by only a fraction of a percent from a year ago. And retail sales in August were up double-digits to set a new all-time monthly high to wrap up the summer…Read More from Dare County occupancy grows 9% in Sept., meals down slightly; Aug. retail sales up nearly double digits

Over 100 apply for panel to implement Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan

November 15th, 2023  · Top Stories  · Visitor Economy
Over 100 apply for panel to implement Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan

Over 100 Dare County full-time and seasonal residents have applied for consideration to serve on a special committee for the Dare County Tourism Board to help with the implementation of the Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan.  The intent of the panel is to evaluate the strategic goals in the Long-Range Tourism Management Plan, make…Read More from Over 100 apply for panel to implement Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan

Thanksgiving holiday travel expected to be third-busiest this century in U.S.

November 13th, 2023  · Visitor Economy
Thanksgiving holiday travel expected to be third-busiest this century in U.S.

An estimated 55.4 million travelers are expected to hit American roads and airways for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. AAA projects this year’s Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3% over last year and marks the third-highest since the auto club began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The top two years for the number of people…Read More from Thanksgiving holiday travel expected to be third-busiest this century in U.S.

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Visitor Economy November 25th, 2023

Still time to get events, travel packages, specials on Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s “OBXMas”

OBXmas is an off-season promotion that showcases holiday events along the Outer Banks. Starting this weekend and running through January 6th, known as Olde Christmas, OBXmas highlights the festive events taking place during this special time of year. Promotions will be through the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s social media channels, website and through the eNewsletter…Read More from Still time to get events, travel packages, specials on Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s “OBXMas”

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Visitor Economy November 23rd, 2023

Family travel continues strong growth since the end of pandemic

Recent data from the “2023 US Family Travel Survey Results,” by the Family Travel Association, shows that the family travel market will continue its strong growth seen since the end of the pandemic. More than three-quarters of parents say they are likely to travel with their children in the next year and many families plan…Read More from Family travel continues strong growth since the end of pandemic

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BIZ Food & Drink Visitor Economy November 20th, 2023

Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

Visit NC, in collaboration with the N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Assn. and Google, will be putting on an insightful, free 60-minute webinar at 10 am on Nov. 30 for hotels and restaurants in North Carolina to discover essential strategies to supercharge their business’s online presence with Google. Attendees will learn best practices for setting up…Read More from Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

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Visitor Economy November 19th, 2023

Registration now open for 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference in Greenville

The 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference will take place Sunday through Tuesday, March 17 through 19, in Greenville. Registration is now open for the conference as well as pre-conference workshops, media marketplace and sightseeing activities. This year’s program features keynote speakers from the Marketing AI Institute as well as Google and Relic. There are…Read More from Registration now open for 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference in Greenville

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Visitor Economy November 18th, 2023

NPS campgrounds at Cape Point, Frisco Nov. 27; Ocracoke, Oregon Inlet remain open all year

Two of Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s campgrounds – Cape Point Campground and Frisco Campground – will close for the season on Monday, November 27; however, the National Park Service’s other two campgrounds at Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke will continue to stay open year-round. The Ocracoke Campground, which has 136 sites, used to also close after…Read More from NPS campgrounds at Cape Point, Frisco Nov. 27; Ocracoke, Oregon Inlet remain open all year

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Visitor Economy November 18th, 2023

Holiday travel is cleared for takeoff, with a few changes expected this season

A new survey says Americans are ready to travel for the holidays, but make fewer and shorter trips. Story courtesy Hotel News Resource For the third consecutive year, Deloitte explored travel intent ahead of the pivotal holiday season and the overall impact on the travel industry. According to this year’s report, “2023 Deloitte Holiday Travel…Read More from Holiday travel is cleared for takeoff, with a few changes expected this season

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Visitor Economy November 17th, 2023

Outer Banks non-profits, towns receive $1.5M in Tourism Impact Grant Awards

On November 6, the Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the distribution of more than $1.58 million in Tourism Impact Grants to local non-profits and several governmental entities to support programs and services needed due to the impact of tourism. Sponsored annually by the Dare County Tourism Board, these grants help fund important community initiatives that…Read More from Outer Banks non-profits, towns receive $1.5M in Tourism Impact Grant Awards

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Dare County occupancy grows 9% in Sept., meals down slightly; Aug. retail sales up nearly double digits

Despite a cooler-than-normal September and a visit from Tropical Storm Ophelia, Dare County saw occupancy collections grow by nine percent and meals income drop by only a fraction of a percent from a year ago. And retail sales in August were up double-digits to set a new all-time monthly high to wrap up the summer…Read More from Dare County occupancy grows 9% in Sept., meals down slightly; Aug. retail sales up nearly double digits

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Top Stories Visitor Economy November 15th, 2023

Over 100 apply for panel to implement Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan

Over 100 Dare County full-time and seasonal residents have applied for consideration to serve on a special committee for the Dare County Tourism Board to help with the implementation of the Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan.  The intent of the panel is to evaluate the strategic goals in the Long-Range Tourism Management Plan, make…Read More from Over 100 apply for panel to implement Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan

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Visitor Economy November 13th, 2023

Thanksgiving holiday travel expected to be third-busiest this century in U.S.

An estimated 55.4 million travelers are expected to hit American roads and airways for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. AAA projects this year’s Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3% over last year and marks the third-highest since the auto club began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The top two years for the number of people…Read More from Thanksgiving holiday travel expected to be third-busiest this century in U.S.