Tourism

Tourism and hospitality is one of the nation's major economic drivers. The segment delivered an economic impact of $1.8 trillion in 2010, with $759 billion spent directly by domestic and international travelers, and supports 14 million jobs including 7.4 million directly in the travel industry.

Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island in Manteo, NC

Quality of Life in Northeast North Carolina Draws Tourists, Residents
North Carolina's Northeast Region
Attracting a wide range of people with varying interests – both residents and tourists, young families as well as retirees – Northeast North Carolina's appeal continues to grow.
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Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC

North Carolina Northeast Pushes for National Heritage Designation
North Carolina's Northeast Region
Heritage tourism is evolving into a substantial economic engine in Northeast North Carolina, and might become even stronger.
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Concord Mills in North Carolina

Cabarrus County NC Tourism Picks Up Steam
Cabarrus County, NC
Cabarrus County NC's unique cultural, recreation, shopping and motorsports attractions have made it a major destination for visitors, generating a $313 million economic impact supported by a visitor industry job base of almost 4,000 workers.
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Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area in Great Bend, KS

Western Kansas Offers Wide Open Spaces, Natural Beauty
Western Kansas Economic Development
Western Kansas is an adventurer's dream, with fishing, hunting and nature-watching opportunities.
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North Carolina’s Northeast Rich in Culture, Heritage Attractions
North Carolina's Northeast Region
North Carolina's Northeast Region offers a temperate climate, breathtaking scenery, and a landscape ideal for hunting and fishing.
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Grand Teton National Park in Jackson, WY

Skiing in Wyoming Brings Jobs to the State
Wyoming

Tourism in Wyoming generates about $2.5 billion annually and supports 29,000 jobs, and much of that money is spent by out-of-state visitors during the winter months.

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Western Kansas Tourism: A Full Range of Things to Do
Western Kansas Economic Development
Western Kansas has several family-friendly attractions and events.
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