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Ann SavageTourism Extension Associate Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
NC State Extension, NC State University

Wooden board walk leading to white light house with gray skies and tall grasses in the background.

Preserving Cultural Assets in the Outer Banks

Article authored by: Emily Prickett, PRT second year student The Outer Banks contains numerous culturally significant landmarks. Discussions of climate …

— 2 weeks ago, Tourism Extension

Community Spotlights on Engagement & Conservation Campaigns

Article authored by Celia Settlemyer, PRT student About the Community Spotlights Tourism Extension is wrapping up a program, Outdoor Recreation Stewards …

— 1 month ago, Tourism Extension

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: Five-Part Series Complete

The Actionable Advocacy Insights (AAI): Identifying Resources to Advocate for Tourism (4) and Perceived Obstacles to Advocacy Efforts in Tourism …

— 2 months ago, Tourism Extension

A crowd of people are sitting and standing in a downtown street that leads to a stage with a musical group performing in front of Friday Night on White sign.

Friday Night on White: A Key Step to Revitalization

Article authored by: Emily Prickett, PRT second year student When reading the fact sheet, Working Together: A Guide to Collaboration …

— 4 months ago, Tourism Extension

Four images with captions. From left to right. Image one: a hiking trail in a beach setting. Caption reads "Plan ahead and prepare." Image 2: A mountain in the distance from a field vantage oint at nigh with stars. Caption reads "stick to trails and overnight right." Image 3: An aerial view from a green grass field to a city in the distance. Caption reads: Trash your trash. Image 4: A walking traill in a botanical garden with vibrant plants along the walk way and a fountain in the distance. Caption reads "leave it as you find it."

It’s Natural for Destinations to Want to Celebrate Our Earth!

Article Author: Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation & Tourism Major Earth Day is almost here! With this in mind, how can …

— 5 months ago, Tourism Extension

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Outdoor Recreation Stewards Program Kicks Off in Montgomery County

Article Author: Celia Settlemyer, Parks, Recreation & Tourism Major The Montgomery County Outdoor Recreation Stewards Program held its first meeting Thursday, …

— 7 months ago, Tourism Extension

his is an awesome new program that provides hands-on working experience to diverse professionals interested in pursuing a career in the tourism and hospitality industry. Successful completion of the 600 hour rotational apprenticeship concludes with placement in a position with one of the organizations the apprentice works with. Potential Apprentices will receive an opportunity to choose a tourism, hospitality, events, venue or sports career path that aligns with their professional career goals. The Tourism Apprentice Career Track (TACT) is comprised of three distinctive tracks: a Destination Track, a Sports Track, and a Meetings & Events Track.

Tourism Diversity Matters Apprenticeship Program Seminar

Greg DeShields from Tourism Diversity Matters, will be participating in our career fair on Thursday and hosting an informational seminar …

— 7 months ago, Tourism Extension

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: The Perceived Effectiveness of Advocacy Strategies

The Actionable Advocacy Insight (AAI): The Perceived Effectiveness of Advocacy Strategies is the second in a five part series. This AAI …

— 8 months ago, Tourism Extension

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First Day Outdoors Kicks off 2023 NC Year of the Trail

Have you heard the news? Next year, 2023, is the North Carolina Year of the Trail to celebrate and …

— 9 months ago, Tourism Extension

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: Involving a Broad Range of Stakeholders

The Actionable Advocacy Insight (AAI): Involving a Broad and Diverse Range of Stakeholders in Advocacy is the second in a …

— 10 months ago, Tourism Extension

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Actionable Advocacy Insights for the Tourism Industry: Communicating the Value of Tourism

The Actionable Advocacy Insights (AAI) is a five-part series designed to help tourism industry leaders improve their advocacy planning …

— 12 months ago, Tourism Extension

Sutton looking from her Science by the Sea boat to a camera close the water.

A Chat With Science by the Sea

Tourism Extension recently sat down for a chat with Miriam Sutton who is the sole owner and operator of …

— 1 year ago, Tourism Extension