Tourism increased, announced Gov. Roy Cooper
N.C. Visitor Spending Soars 15 Percent in 2022 Research shows a record $33.3 billion impact on state and local economies Raleigh, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper announced today 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 state. The previous record of $29.22 billion was set in pre-pandemic 2019. “Tourism...