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14021
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In this BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA magazine interview, Charles Heatherly, director of the North Carolina Department of Commerce's Travel and Tourism Division, discusses methods used to promote North Carolina and why his division has been successful during poor economic times.
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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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11421
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The Carolina Motor Club, headquartered in Charlotte, organized in 1922 under the direction of Coleman W. Roberts. The club was an early pioneer in the field of tourism in a time when most travelers just passed through the state.
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12286
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Tourism is North Carolina's third largest industry. In 1935 the Carolina Motor Club's first educational tour for American Automobile Association travel officials, newspaper and magazine travel writers, and photographers took them around North and South Carolina providing a crucial landmark for the state's tourism industry. The tour took twelve days and was organized by Coleman W. Roberts, the president and founder of the Club.
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Bill F. Hensley is the state's number one promoter. In 1965, he took over the Travel and Promotion Division of the Department of Conservation and Development. Since then he has promoted the state nationwide and in foreign countries. In February 1970, Hensley was named the first chairman of the nationwide Council of State Travel Directors.
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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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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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12651
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Recreational inventory for travel and tourism of North Carolina coastal and mountain counties. Information is presented by sections, and alphabetically by counties. Maps aid the reader with quick location of the county referred to in the text. In addition to interesting activities for pleasure seekers, the guide offers information on lodging and restaurants.
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10374
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North Carolina's tourist industry, over a $360 million business, marked another new record in 1959. The State Treasury reported receipts up over ten percent from taxes on room rentals and meals. Attendance at national and state parks rose over six percent compared to the same period for 1958.
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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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13432
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Salt-water fishing is a multi-million dollar business in North Carolina, growing rapidly as hundreds of thousands take advantage of the 20 major fishing centers offering charter boat services. Another 50 or more places have boats or motors to rent, making fishing an economical and enjoyable recreation. Accompanying the fishing boom is increase in the varieties of big game fish caught of the North Carolina Coast, including blue marlin, dolphin, amberjack, and wahoo.
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10318
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Founded in 1766, the Moravian village of Old Salem in Winston-Salem is becoming one of the country's foremost historical attractions. Each year over 30,000 visitors walk its streets and tour its historic buildings.
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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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13889
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Indications are that the popular New Hanover County resort of Wrightsville Beach will have the largest crowds this summer that it has had in its history.
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