Recreation Resources Service Is Hiring!
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Organizations Working Toward a More Diverse, Inclusive Travel Industry
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Black History Month: Ways to Celebrate, Educate and Support
Black History Month is underway and there are a variety of ways to honor and celebrate the importance of …
Graduate Student Research Supporting Tourism Through the Pandemic
Sara Brune will be graduating with her Ph.D. in May of 2021. Her dissertation research was part of the Strengthening …
Tourism Related COVID-19 Resources
NC and National Resources Several North Carolina organizations are working to develop programs and support the travel industry at this …
Spotlighting Undergraduate Tourism Researchers
Despite all the uncertainty 2020 has produced the Tourism Extension Team wants to spotlight and thank three undergraduate students, …
Ladan Ghahramani Wins TTRA Emerging Leader Award
The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) recently announced Ladan Ghahramani as the winner of the 2020 Emerging Leader …
Tips for Retailers During the 2020 Holiday Season
There is no doubt that 2020 continues to present numerous challenges for small retail businesses. After reading through numerous …
Visitor Trends and Insights in Jackson County
There is no question that the travel industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Many destinations are struggling …
Create Bridges Project Produces Resiliency in Retail Webinar Series
As we inch closer to the holiday season, restaurants and retail businesses continue to struggle with the continued effects …
Festivals, Events & the Pandemic Pivot Workshop
Community festivals and events often become intertwined within a community’s cultural fabric. As a direct result of COVID-19, many …
Train-the-Trainer Workshops for Microentrepreneurs
P1t has collaborated with LitupLife, a training and education company from Canada on the development of an innovative training …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Whitehill is an …
Visit NC and Leave No Trace: Partnerships for Improved Outdoor Rec
We know being outdoors is a safer place to be during the pandemic, but what is North Carolina doing …
EDEN 2020 Annual Meeting
Extension Disaster Education Network Annual Meeting Online September 22–25, 2020 What is Annual Meeting? EDEN’s Annual Meeting is an opportunity for extension professionals …
Women's Lunch & Learn: Setting Your Forest Management Objectives
Mark your calendar for our Women’s Lunch and Learn webinar, Setting Your Forest Management Objectives, on October 6, 2020, …
During Stressful Times, Protect Yourself From Scammers
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. As if a pandemic wasn’t enough, add an earth quake, forest fires, floods, and …
Virtual Tours Connecting Prospective Visitors With Local Guides
Aligning with their mission to create connections between visitors and hosts, People-First Tourism (P1t) has been exploring ways for …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Kelly Oten!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kelly Oten to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Kelly Oten is an …
Ann Savage, New TE Associate
Introducing Ms. Ann Savage, the newest employee of the Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management’s (PRTM) Tourism Extension office. After …
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