Industry News & Resources
Travel means jobs. Travel is one of America's largest employers and is among the top 10 industries of 48 states (including the District of Columbia). Travel can serve as a catalyst to help move the economy forward. In North Carolina, Travel and Tourism is among the state's fastest growing industries.
Impact of Tourism in New Hanover County
- In 2010, domestic travelers spent more than $17 billion in North Carolina.
- In New Hanover County, the economic impact of Tourism in 2010 (most recent data available) was estimated at $400.88 million, ranking it as #9 among North Carolina's 100 counties in tourism expenditures.
- Travel and Tourism provides more than 5,040 jobs in New Hanover County and supports a payroll of $91.62 million.
- Travel and Tourism generates approximately $37.31 million in state and local tax receipts, representing a $183.40 tax saving to each county resident.
Navigator eNewsletter
The Navigator is a monthly enewsletter reporting on travel partner news from the Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau. Published on the first of the month, the enewsletter contains information such as Room Occupancy Tax Collections, trade show schedules and convention calendars. Click on the links below to view the current and previous issues.
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
Area Links and Information
Town of Wrightsville Beach
910-256-7900
www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com
New Hanover County Government
910-798-7311
www.nhcgov.com
North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development
800-VISITNC (847-4862)
www.visitnc.com
Industry Resources
- 2010 Travel Economic Impact Statistics for New Hanover County
- 2010 North Carolina Regional Travel Summary
- N.C. Division of Tourism Research
- North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
- U.S. Travel Association
- Destination Marketing Association International