Relief workers remove mud from the entrance of the Grand Bohemian Hotel in the Biltmore Village across from the Biltmore Estate in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on October 1, 2024 in Asheville.

In June, North Carolina launched its long-awaited program to rebuild single-family homes damaged by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. For state officials, it represented the most expansive, ...

(The Center Square) – Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville and the Outer Banks keyed record spending in 2023 across North Carolina’s tourism industry, an annual report says. The four locales had the most ...

Green: Welcoming visitors Yellow: Check website/call ahead for limitations Red: Closed to visitors with exceptions noted in green or yellow Helene devastated the region in late September with deadly ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that the North Carolina tourism economy reached its highest level ever with travelers spending more than $33.3 billion on trips to and within the ...

Taking a summer vacation during the COVID-19 pandemic means weighing a few more considerations about safety when traveling. Short-term rentals may see a surge in popularity. The state's tourism office ...

Summer tourism in Western North Carolina—hiking, fishing, driving up scenic mountain roads—is a perfect respite for many from the hot southern season. But those idyllic mountain scenes are competing ...

On May 7, Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina had set a new tourism record in 2024, with travelers spending more than $36.7 billion on trips to and within the state. Additionally, North ...

NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Visitor spending increased in the majority of North Carolina counties in 2024, contributing to a statewide record total of $36.7 billion in revenue, according to ...

Western NC towns continue fall tourism one year after Hurricane Helene's impact. Key sites like Hendersonville and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. remain open to visitors. DuPont Forest trails face closures ...

Officials from the CDC said Friday that those who are fully vaccinated against the virus can safely travel at low risk to themselves — so long as they take precautions like wearing a mask and social ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — This Labor Day, tourism is up in North Carolina but the related labor force is down. Fewer people are choosing to work in tourism since the COVID-19 pandemic. “North Carolina ...