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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
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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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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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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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16522
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With average wedding costs often exceeding $20,000, planning can be stressful. The 2011 Census shows that more people are waiting until their late twenties to get married. These trends play a large role in ceremonies and receptions. For those planning to get married in North Carolina there are many venues to consider, such as the Biltmore Estate, the Rand-Bryan House, or Castle McCulloch.
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16610
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When the recession hit in the first decade of the twenty-first century, many North Carolina tourist attractions took a hit. A panel of travel and tourism insiders discusses how their businesses survived and how they are tackling the future. Among the questions covered were \"What's the state of the travel and tourism economy?\" \"How have you reacted to changes brought on by the economic downturn?\" and \"How does your industry affect your region?\"
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 4, Apr 2012,
p14-19, por
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12095
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The 2010 travel guide includes fifteen new adventures, three in each of the state's five regions, which are a mix of well-known and not-so-well-known places.
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17014
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Tourism is a major economic driver for North Carolina. Despite its fundamental influence on tourism, there is limited understanding of the relationship of climate and weather patterns with day-to-day business operations or long-term economic and environmental sustainability. This article presents a climate-tourism index to measure and evaluate climate as a resource for tourism businesses in North Carolina.
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10183
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North Carolina is a destination spot for visitors from around the country and around the world. In 2007, over 400,000 Canadians visited, and 100,000 Europeans come annually. Lynn Minges, executive director of the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development discusses how the state markets itself to attract visitors.
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10342
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Ghost walks have become a popular form of tourism for those who like the eerie and supernatural. At one time they were a part of the Halloween season only, but they have become so popular that many communities hold them year-round. Three coastal communities that offer walks are the Beaufort Ghost Walk, Ocracoke Ghost Walk and Historic Tour, and the Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington.
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8720
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Golfing is big business in the state. The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film, and Sports Development has actively promoted golfing to travelers from England and Canada for years. In 2007, golfing promotions are taking place in Germany. The promotions go beyond just a trip to the tees and highlight the state's distinctive lodgings, food and wine, arts, shopping, and historic attractions. Wright highlights promotional activities to attract golfers.
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9339
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Wright discusses how film tourism is bringing visitors to the state.
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8094
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New trails and guides make North Carolina's farms and galleries easy to find. The sixteen agritourism and agri-cultural trails cover seventy-four counties from the coast to the foothills. The trails were developed by the North Carolina Arts Council and North Carolina Cooperative Extension with the purpose of bringing people to venues not regularly on tourist routes. Places to visit along the trails include art galleries and studios, agritourism farms, organic farms, locally owned restaurants featuring North Carolina food, and festivals and events with a local flavor.
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7241
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Tourism is the state's second largest industry. In 2004, domestic tourism supported almost 183,000 jobs and generated over $2.1 billion in tax receipts. Over forty-nine million visitors spent $13.2 billion, an increase of 5 percent from 2003.
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