Tourism

What is the story?

Tourism is a $14 billion a year business in North Carolina, employing over 180,000. Over 60 million people explore our historical and natural assets in the state each year.

After agriculture and forestry, tourism is the most important economic engine, providing $2 billion a year in taxes from direct and indirect spending, half of which goes to the Federal tax base and the other half to State and local taxes.  

Tourism demands little in the way of additional permanent services, such as fire departments, water, schools, and police.

With few demands on service costs or resources yet producing large state funds, tourism is vital to revenue income in North Carolina.

Did you know?

Did you know that North Carolina is the 8th most visited state in the country?