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21149
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The president of Colonial Williamsburg, Carlisle H. Humelsine, answers critics who claim that historic preservation has gone too far. Humelsine states that making history more popular through the use of historical restoration appeals to the tourism industry, which provides economic boost to the entire community at large.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 45 Issue 2, Apr 1968,
p165-177 , il
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21156
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Visitor spending is increasing in the state with Currituck County leading the way with an 8.1 percent increase in 2012. A map indicates the economic impact of tourism in the various regions and gives the percent change between 2011 and 2012. A chart lists alphabetically the state's 100 counties and their 2012 percentage increases.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 33 Issue 10, Oct 2013,
p24-25, il, map
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24620
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The authors discuss the history of Clay County, North Carolina and suggest places of interest to tourists.
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24655
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The author provides and inventory of things to do, places to go, and sights to see in the North Carolina in 1959.
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24657
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This article serves as a guide for tourists who wish to travel to the Sapphire Country in southwestern North Carolina and focuses on cities such as Hendersonville, Tryon, Brevard, and Franklin.
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28010
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Over the years, nearly every home in New Bern’s Historic District has been restored. A trolley offers tours through this district, where visitors can learn about the history of New Bern, house architecture, and historical landmarks.
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Journal of the New Bern Historical Society
(NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 10 Issue 1, May 1997,
p3-14, bibl
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29578
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The host to this summer’s America’s Cup, Bermuda is gearing up for a new generation of travelers. Bermuda is a small archipelago, located about six hundred miles off the North Carolina coast. This article provides a description of the island, travel guide, and advice on flights from Charlotte to Bermuda.
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Garden and Gun
(NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 11 Issue 3, June/July 2017,
p131-134, il, por
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31208
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Hillsborough Tourism Board and the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough plan to develop a Churton Street Corridor Improvement Plan based of a winning design by a group of UNC Department od City and Regional Planning Students.
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32610
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In the early 1920s, Dr. Lucius B. Morse envisioned a model resort area near Chimney Rock Park in Rutherford County. Descendants of Morse are beginning to fulfill his vision, as they develop various plans to expand Chimney Rock’s scenic attractions and improve recreation amenities.
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36266
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Included in plans to economically and occupationally improve Western North Carolina were newer industries such as craft brewing, as well as mainstays agriculture, tourism, and higher education. Collaboratively, these ventures promised to improve the quality of life in towns ranging from Asheville to Sylva, from counties such as Caldwell and Henderson.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 7, July 2017,
p78-80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90-91
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Asheville Tourists; Asheville Industries (Asheville); Tourism; Agriculture; Higher education; Caldwell County--Economic conditions; Henderson County--Economic conditions; Henderson County--Industry; Rutherford County--Economic conditions; Buncombe County--Economic conditions; Buncombe County--Industry; Cherokee County; Graham County--Industry; Haywood County--Economic conditions; Haywood County--Industry; Jackson County--Industry; Macon County--Economic conditions; Madison County--Economic conditions; Swain County--Economic conditions; Transylvania County--Industry; North Carolina State University; Appalachian State University
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36282
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Perks such as a plethora of parks and recreation sites, hotels and golf courses, mountain villages and museums equaled a substantial contribution to the tourist industry. Among the sites North Carolina offered for travel and recreation were Fort Fisher, Whirligig Park, Levine Museum, Highlands, and Old Edwards Inn.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 3, March 2016,
p38-40, 42-44
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Travel industry; Tourism; State parks; Gorges--North Carolina, Western; Raven Rock State Park; Fort Fisher (New Hanover County)--Description and travel; Carolina Beach State Park; Pinehurst Resort (Pinehurst); Mint Museum of Art (Charlotte); Breweries--Asheville; Highlands--Description and travel; Mount Mitchell; Biltmore Estate (Asheville)
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36347
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The author explains how the travel and tourism industry and various state arts and cultural agencies collaboratively preserve and document South Carolina’s traditions cultural properties through cultural tourism.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 48 Issue 1-2, 2001,
p110-115
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36367
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Mardi Gras in Louisiana is a grand experience to be a part of. All communities have various features that are individualistic to them and common to all, such as costumes.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 50 Issue 1-2, Fall-Winter 2003,
p62-91
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38219
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Several factors were attributed to business booming between North Carolina’s Southeast, an economic development partnership, and international firms from nations such as Australia, China, and South Africa. Among the factors were its waterways, such as Wilmington’s seaport; advantageous infrastructure, such as highway connectivity; military members that are also viewed as lucrative potential employees; comparatively lower costs, such as corporate tax rate.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 38 Issue 4, April 2018 ,
p83-84, 86, 88, 90-93
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International business enterprises; International relations; Economic development; Infrastructure--North Carolina; International firms; Tourism; Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina ; NCEast Alliance (Greenville) ; Textile industry--North Carolina ; Tobacco industry; Pharmaceutical industry; Pitt County Development Commission (Greenville); Carolinas Gateway Partnership (Edgecombe County); Seaports--Wilmington