North Carolina earned CNBC's No. 2 ranking among America's Top States for Business in 2026, its sixth straight year in the top two, highlighting the state's No. 1 economy and the strong business climate that continues to fuel tourism, jobs, and investment.

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North Carolina's new state budget delivers major wins for tourism, investing $13M for Visit NC marketing, $2M in rural TDA grants, and expanded film incentives to strengthen destination promotion, economic development, and jobs across the state.

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The Carolina Hurricanes' playoff run wasn't just a win on the ice.  It delivered a $13.4 million boost to North Carolina's economy, proving that sports tourism is a powerful driver for local businesses, hotels, and tax revenue.

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Senate Bill 484, now awaiting Gov. Stein’s signature, ensures local occupancy tax revenues are used for tourism promotion and tourism-related projects, not general government services.

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Governor Josh Stein met with members of North Carolina’s Congressional delegation on Wednesday on Capitol Hill to urge them to appropriate more than $10 billion in additional funding for western North Carolina hurricane recovery. 

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A bill advancing in the General Assembly would clarify the intended use of tourism-related occupancy tax revenues, following a recent North Carolina Supreme Court ruling.

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NCTIA breaks down the recent NC Supreme Court ruling on occupancy taxes and explains why local tourism authorities still make funding decisions, each under its unique local law.

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NCTIA mourns the passing of Mikie Wall, a leisure travel specialist who significantly impacted NC's tourism economy.

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Legislative leaders announced a breakthrough state budget agreement that could bring greater stability for North Carolina’s tourism industry.

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North Carolina’s tourism economy reached new heights in 2025, with visitor spending reaching a record $37.2 billion statewide and supporting 231,000 jobs despite Hurricane Helene’s disruption.

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