| Weekly e-newsletter for VisitNC partners | November 6, 2019 |
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* Holiday updates requested for VisitNC.com database * Jamie Lee Curtis debuts first look at Wilmington region-filmed 'Halloween Kills'
* RuralWorks seeking employers for interns in Summer 2020 |
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Holiday updates requested for VisitNC.com database
It's never too early to get Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and other holiday events on VisitNC.com. Especially of interest are those holiday events that are unique to an area that would inspire a potential visitor to make a trip just to attend that particular event. One can view the current event listings on VisitNC.com. If a signature or notable event isn't listed, tourism partners can discuss a potential listing with the appropriate DMO county contact, who's responsible for each county's listings on VisitNC.com. Events must be in the database before Visit NC can consider them for editorial or PR mentions. |
Jamie Lee Curtis debuts first look at Wilmington region-filmed 'Halloween Kills'
Last Thursday - Halloween - actress Jamie Lee Curtis shared the first look at "Halloween Kills," the latest sequel in the popular horror franchise that just wrapped filming in the Wilmington region. The sneak peek gives fans their first footage from the sequel to the 2018 hit film's follow up to the 1978 classic horror film. "Halloween Kills" is slated to hit theaters next October. |
RuralWorks seeking employers for interns in Summer 2020
RuralWorks is seeking private, public, government, and non-profit organizations in rural communities to host an intern for Summer 2020. As an example, Rural Works is looking to place students in N.C. State University's Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management program in businesses - such as DMOs, attractions and accommodations - within Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties. Employers must be able to compensate an intern at least $10/hour for 40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks. The program helps rural employers achieve their workplace goals while providing N.C. State students with hands-on experience. NCSU's RuralWorks internship program supports offers an engaging internship experience for high-caliber students who, in turn, work with employers to achieve their workplace goals in rural counties. Rural Works selects undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of majors, backgrounds, and skillsets. In Summer 2019, RuralWorks had 41 interns in 30 Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties. To find out more, click here; for questions or more information, contact Rebekah Dunstan at (919) 515-1575. |
Vote for N.C. Christmas events for holiday favorites
North Carolina has several Christmas sites' events among the nominations for 10Best's Readers' Choice Awards categories for Holiday Favorites. Online voting by readers is now open via USAToday.com; click on the hyperlink to vote. Voting ends Dec. 2 at noon. Best Holiday Historic Home Tour - Biltmore, Asheville |
Thomasville TC seeking new director
The Thomasville Tourism Commission is seeking a new director. For more information or to apply, click here. The deadline for applications is Nov. 30. |
'Asheville Is One of the Best Craft Beer Cities in the U.S. - Here Are All the Breweries to Visit'
Travel + Leisure put Asheville's craft beer in the spotlight with its "Asheville Is One of the Best Craft Beer Cities in the U.S. - Here Are All the Breweries to Visit." The online article explained, "Asheville is, perhaps, one of the younger craft beer towns in the U.S., but it's not exactly green when it comes to quality brews... Even though the craft brewing scene began to take off in other parts of the country in the 1980s, it wasn't until the mid-90s that Asheville's first craft brewery, Highland Brewing Company, opened its doors and effectively started the beer revolution in this iconic beer city, according to Explore Asheville. It wasn't long before Asheville Brewing Company and Green Man Brewery followed suit. Today, Asheville has about 30 breweries within the city and metropolitan area - and we rounded up some of the local favorites." |
Boyd Mountain Log Cabins in the spotlight
Southern Living highlighted Boyd Mountain Log Cabins in Waynesville with its "Book an Antique Log Cabin at this 130-Acre Christmas Tree Farm in Waynesville, North Carolina." The online article noted, "Endless rows of Christmas trees and a bluebird sky surround me as I sit by a pond with a dog-eared copy of Paul Theroux's compendium of travel missives, Fresh Air Fiend. Fresh air fiend is right. It's a Friday in mid-September and I'm at Boyd Mountain Log Cabins and Tree Farm in the North Carolina Smokies. If West Virginia is almost heaven, I have met the angels. Perched from my pondside Adirondack chair on this 130-acre farm, I take in some of the beautiful landscaping, flowers, and more picture-perfect porches than all of Yankeelandia combined. Sure, daytrippers love flocking here to pick up their Christmas trees, but Boyd Mountain also offers some of the best year-round lodging around." Travel + Leisure also picked up the article. |
Measuring progress: The key to greening success
One of the most important steps in assessing how well a site is reaching its green goals is to establish a method to measure success. To effectively monitor which implemented sustainable practices have led to reduced energy and water consumption or waste reduction, it's best to develop some type of record-keeping method. Although many monitoring systems may include complex algorithms and sophisticated software, start with a simple spreadsheet that tracks monthly electricity and water usage. Using this simple method shows if new energy efficient measures are resulting in reduced electricity usage and if actually lowering bills. The same is true of monitoring water consumption and solid waste generation. This record-keeping can also assist in producing information that can be used in marketing materials. For more information on measuring green success, contact NC GreenTravel Initiative program manager Tom Rhodes at (919) 707-8140. |
| | For the week of Nov. 7 on "North Carolina Weekend," enjoy a weekend in Washington. Tempt your taste buds at Southern Supreme Fruitcake & More in Bear Creek. And the "House Special" samples the fare at Washington Crab & Seafood Shack in Washington. (Check local listings; segments are subject to change.) "North Carolina Weekend" is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In addition, UNC-TV has recent editions of "North Carolina Weekend" available online. | In 2018, 48 percent of North Carolina overnight visitors lodged in a hotel/motel, while 34 percent stayed in a private home. Eight percent stayed in a rental home or condo, while nearly 4 percent stayed in a personal second home or condo. Three percent stayed in an RV park or campground and approximately 4 percent of overnight visitors indicated that they stayed in a shared economy property such as an AirBnB or VRBO. For more North Carolina visitor information, visit Visitor Profile Studies,or contact Visit NC's Marlise Taylor at (919) 447-7748. |
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Upcoming Industry Meetings & Events
through Nov. 8 - AARC Annual Conference, Chattanooga, Tenn. Nov. 7-8 - AENC Fall Conference, Cary Nov. 7-8 - NC Coast Host Meeting, Lumberton Nov. 19 - Visit NC Travel & Tourism Board Meeting, Raleigh Dec. 12 - AENC Annual Showcase |
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