Multiple reports show international travel to North Carolina is continuing to rebound, but still has room to grow in the post-pandemic era. Visit NC and Tourism Economics report Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, India and Brazil were the top five countries of origin for visitors last year, with international visitation to North Carolina reaching nearly…Read More from International travel to N.C. slowly rebounding; Canada, U.K., Germany top origin countries in 2022

by Sam Walker

At its November meeting, the Dare County Tourism Board reviewed recommendations for appointment to the Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan Special Committee/Task Force and unanimously approved the selection of 22 community members to this group. The intent of this committee is to evaluate the strategic goals outlined in the LRTMP, make recommendations to the…Read More from 22-member Dare Co. Long-Range Tourism Management Plan Special Committee announced

by WOBX staff

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has released their 2023 State of Dare County Tourism annual report, that includes tourism-related numbers over the past fiscal year and dives into marketing efforts, grants, and other significant initiatives underway at the bureau. “Traditionally, our job at the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has been to attract visitors to Dare…Read More from Outer Banks Visitors Bureau releases 2023 Dare County Tourism Annual Report

by Sam Walker

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”

by WOBX staff

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

by Sam Walker

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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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

by Island Free Press

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

by WOBX staff