NC Breaks tourism spending record, continues to be #5 most visited state

North Carolina raked in nearly $37 billion from tourism in 2024: 'Fantastic place to visit'

Travelers spent more than $36.7 billion on trips to and within the state in 2024, according Visit NC.

Even with Helene, domestic tourism hits record $36.7B

(The Center Square) – Even with Hurricane Helene disrupting one-fourth of the calendar year, North Carolina set a domestic tourism record of $36.7 billion in 2024.

NC Breaks tourism spending record, continues to be #5 most visited state

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Governor Josh Stein announced today that the overall North Carolina tourism economy held strong against the headwinds of Hurricane Helene. According to a press release, travelers spent more than $36.7 billion on trips to and within the state in 2024. The previous record of $35.6 billion was set in 2023.   “Today’s news underscores what we all know: North Carolina is a fantastic place to visit,” said Governor Josh Stein. “As …

NC breaks tourism spending record, remains 5th most-visited state in 2024

North Carolina's tourism economy remained strong in 2024, despite Hurricane Helene's impact on many popular destinations in the state.

Tourism sets a new record in NC with over $36 billion spent in 2024

More than $36.7 billion was spent on tourism in North Carolina in 2024, a record, and up from $35.6 billion in 2023, according to a press release issued by Gov. Josh Stein this week, which is also being recognized as…

Tourism spending in N.C. sets another record at $36.7 billion in 2024; 5th most visited state in U.S.

Governor Josh Stein announced Wednesday that the overall North Carolina tourism economy held strong against the headwinds of Hurricane Helene, as travelers spent more than $36.7 billion on trips to and within the state in 2024.The previous record of $35.6 billion was set in 2023.  “Today’s news underscores what we all know: North Carolina is a fantastic place to visit,” the governor in a press release. “As our mountain economies worked to recove…