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Zipline Trend Picks Up Speed
01/04/2012

North Carolina travelers beat the summer heat by creating their own breeze at zipline attractions popping up across the state. With temperatures hovering in the upper 90s around the Carolinas, why wouldn't you want to catch a breeze? If you're looking for a family-friendly way to stay cool, take an aerial view of North Carolina's natural, scenic beauty by zipline. Close to a dozen zipline...

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I-40 Re-Opens; Western and Central North Carolina Are Easily Accessible
01/04/2012

Travelers are invited to come see what’s new in North Carolina. IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Raleigh, N.C. – Interstate 40 near the North Carolina/Tennessee state line re-opened in both directions Sunday, April 25, at 6 p.m. On Oct. 25, 2009, a massive rockslide closed the interstate that connects Knoxville, Tenn., to Asheville, N.C., at mile marker three in Haywood County...

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N.C. Tourism Industry Leaders To Meet at the 2010 Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism in New Bern
01/04/2012

The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development invites NC businesses to take part in the 2010 conference in New Bern, Mar. 21 - 23. Raleigh, N.C. – The 2010 North Carolina Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism will be held March 21-23 at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, a state-of-the-art meeting facility. New Bern is North Carolina's...

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North Carolina State Fair Awards 343 Medals in 2011 Wine Competition
01/04/2012

RALEIGH, N.C. — RayLen Vineyards & Winery won the N.C. Winegrowers Cup for best of show and Cypress Bend Vineyards took home the N.C. Muscadine Cup in the 2011 North Carolina State Fair Wine Competition. The 12th annual wine competition, held October 5-6 in Raleigh, featured 444 wines competing in the commercial division and 94 wines in the amateur division. RayLen Vineyards...

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North Carolina Invites Travelers to Explore All Forms of Fall’s Splendor
01/04/2012

Diverse Experiences Create Endless Ways to Color Outside the Lines RALEIGH, N.C. — While North Carolina’s fall color may start with the beautiful foliage found amid the tallest mountains east of the Rockies, natural beauty, special events and seasonal activities stretch across more than 500 miles from the high country to the Piedmont and on to the coast. Autumn’s...

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Coastal Media Updates from North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development
01/04/2012

Raleigh, N.C. (Friday, Sept. 3 at 11:40 a.m.) – Hurricane Earl passed by North Carolina Thursday night and Friday morning. It impacted some northern coastal areas.  Officials are assessing the storm damage this morning. Evacuations orders are being lifted in several areas but some remain. For more information on Dare County and the Outer Banks, go to Dare County Emergency...

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Division of Tourism Hosts Event to Showcase Need for Stewardship During Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary
01/04/2012

RALEIGH, N.C.  – At a media event hosted today by the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development, Lynn Minges presented the cover image of the Blue Ridge Parkway on The Official 2010 North Carolina Travel Guide to Phil Francis, Superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Minges, the Assistant Secretary for Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding for the North...

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North Carolina Celebrates Tourism’s Economic Impact with Travel and Tourism Day May 18
01/04/2012

RALEIGH - Gov. Bev Perdue has proclaimed Tuesday, May 18 as“Travel and Tourism Day” to celebrate an industry vital to the economic stability and growth of North Carolina.  North Carolina’s tourism industry is composed of small businesses that make up a vital part of our state’s economy, creating jobs and investment from the mountains to the coast. RALEIGH - Gov. Bev...

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NC Fall Events Offer Family Fun, Excitement
01/04/2012

Escape to small towns across North Carolina for the supreme fall color experience. Plan your getaway now at VisitNC.com. Raleigh, N.C. – Fall’s signature events include local color on a national and regional scale—everything from woolly worm races to hot air balloon ascents to NASCAR racing and world-famous barbecue. Whether the foliage is at its peak or just getting...

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Scenic Drives, Leaf and Fishing Reports, Giveaways and Events Lure Travelers to North Carolina at VisitNC.com
01/04/2012

The fun begins September 20, 2010. Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development says Dr. Howard Neufeld from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., will again join the Division as the state’s mountain leaf expert for the fall color season. His weekly tips on the art and science of predicting fall color and his tips on where to go and...

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Visitor Spending Rises in 98 of 100 North Carolina Counties in 2010
01/04/2012

State Spending by Visitors Jumps to Record $17 Billion RALEIGH, NC — Gov. Bev Perdue announced Tuesday that 98 of the state’s 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2010, including 13 counties that had double-digit increases.  Data from the N.C. Dept. of Commerce, Division of Tourism, Film & Sports Development, showed that three counties had more than $1...

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North Carolina Celebrates Tourism's Impact on the State's Economy With Tourism Day
01/04/2012

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 10, 2011) — Gov. Bev Perdue proclaimed today, May 10, 2011 as Tourism Day, celebrating travel and tourism as a major state industry that is vital to the economic stability and growth of North Carolina. Tourism Day is celebrated as part of National Travel and Tourism Week which is May 7-15.   A full day of events is scheduled in Raleigh on May 10 to celebrate...

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North Carolina Visitor Spending Jumps to Record $17 Billion
01/04/2012

RALEIGH, N.C. – Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that visitors to North Carolina spent a record $17 billion in 2010, an increase of 9 percent from 2009. The number was higher than the previous record of $16.8 billion set in 2008. The sixth most visited state in the nation, North Carolina gained nearly 2,000 tourism jobs in 2010 while state tax revenues from visitor spending increased...

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New Civil War Trails Guide Leads Visitors Across North Carolina
01/04/2012

RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film & Sports Development today unveiled a new statewide Civil War Trails guide to enhance the travel experience throughout the war's 150th anniversary observance. The guide maps the war from Roanoke Island to Robbinsville with markers at 232 sites in 78 counties. Words and images capture historic moments at the scene of major...

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N.C. Ski News: Resorts Opening Now
01/04/2012

Brand-New Additions, Upgrades Across All Resorts; Offers Make Getaways Easy, Affordable RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina’s six ski resorts are opening now, kicking off the 2010-2011 ski season. All N.C. resorts have undergone significant upgrades and additions over the past year and are offering some great deals this season.  Detailed information on these...

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Fall Leaves On Display In N.C. Mountains
01/04/2012

Experience Gorgeous Fall Color in the High Country, Great Fishing on the Coast It’s the Perfect Time for an NC Getaway   Oct. 7, 2010 (Raleigh, N.C.) –  Our reporters are estimating higher elevations in N.C. (4,000 feet and up) will be at peak in the coming week.  Brilliant color is expected in the mountains throughout October as the color...

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State Prepares for Hurricane Irene
01/04/2012

RALEIGH, N.C.   – Gov. Perdue today said North Carolina emergency management officials are continuing to prepare for Hurricane Irene, which is projected to make landfall near Cape Hatteras Saturday afternoon.   Perdue met this morning with the State Emergency Response Team to discuss the latest steps the state is taking, including the mandatory evacuations that began this...

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North Carolina Channels Real Pirate History
01/04/2012

Queen Anne’s Revenge Wreckage Yields a New Display and a Solid Conclusion RALEIGH, N.C.  — Near the haunts and hideouts of Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet, North Carolina confronts Hollywood fantasy this summer with heightened action at year-round pirate destinations. A bold new exhibit at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort renders a verdict in the 14½-year...

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North Carolina Tourism Industry Welcomes Award Recipients into Winner’s Circle
01/04/2012

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Three distinguished North Carolinians were honored today at the North Carolina Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism for their significant and continuing contributions to the growth and success of North Carolina's tourism industry. The 2011 Winner’s Circle Awards were presented to Dr. Lawrence J. Wheeler, Director, North Carolina Museum of...

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N.C. Tourism Industry Leaders To Meet Next Week at the 2011 Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism
01/04/2012

RALEIGH, N.C. — The 2011 North Carolina Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism will be held March 13-15 at the historic Grove Park Inn in Asheville. Nearly 500 North Carolina businesses, tourism professionals and people from related industries have registered to attend.   “We want to equip our tourism leaders with the marketing know-how to capitalize on the...

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Digital Extras Extend the Appeal of 2011 North Carolina Travel Guide
01/04/2012

Cover Showcases Durham’s Vibrant Urban Life RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2010) — The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development today unveiled “The Official 2011 North Carolina Travel Guide,” a 180-page handbook that brings the state's natural, manmade and historic attractions to life with state-of-the-art digital options. The cover image features...

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2012 North Carolina Travel Guide Features Unique NC Experiences
01/04/2012

Cover Showcases Johnnie Mercer’s Pier at Wrightsville Beach RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development today unveiled “The Official 2012 North Carolina Travel Guide,” a 174-page handbook that gets to the heart of the state’s appeal. Evocative photographs and modern digital features draw visitors into the natural,...

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Gingerbread Displays Create Sweet Feasts for the Eyes
01/04/2012

Forget “Hansel and Gretel.” For sheer enchantment, North Carolina’s gingerbread displays beat anything an old witch could concoct. National Gingerbread Competition Nov. 16-Jan. 1 The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Asheville Now in its 19th year, the competition attracts hundreds of entries and thousands of visitors, who come to the historic Blue Ridge Mountain resort to...

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Gov. Perdue Announces Iron Man 3 to Film in North Carolina
01/04/2012

Iron Man 3 Film Will Base in Wilmington, Creating Jobs and Bring Millions to the State RALEIGH. N.C. — Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Marvel Studios film Iron Man 3 , starring Robert Downey Jr., will soon start pre-production in Wilmington. The motion picture is expected to be made in North Carolina over a 10 month period, including pre production, principal photography, and...

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Signature Holiday Events Shine Across North Carolina
01/04/2012

Hundreds of celebrations set North Carolina aglow for the holidays. Here are 10 of the brightest destination events. Christmas at Biltmore Nov. 4-Jan. 1 Asheville, N.C. America’s largest home has a larger-than-life tradition that involves 100 decorated Christmas trees; hundreds of wreaths, bows and poinsettias; thousands of lights; and more than 25,000 ornaments. The grandeur reaches...

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