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Some See Antarctica as ‘Last Chance’ Destination; for Others, It’s a Backdrop

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An empty airport terminal in the foreground, with an airplane taking off in the background - As International Travel to the US Declines, Expert Breaks Down Impacts - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 30, 2025

As International Travel to the US Declines, Expert Breaks Down Impacts

America's tourism industry could face significant financial losses if international visitation continues to decline, according to NC State Tourism Extension associate Ann Savage.
Hurricane satellite image - What Climate Change Means for Tourism - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Oct 2, 2024

What Climate Change Means for Tourism

Tourism-dependent communities must take action to become more resilient to climate change if they want to maintain visitors, according to NC State professor Erin Seekamp.

Mar 14, 2024

Tourism is Booming in Raleigh. Here’s Why

Raleigh is becoming one of North America's top destinations, according to one NC State professor.
Suspension bridge - Survey: Tourists' Long-Term Travel Plans More Uncertain Under Climate Change - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Aug 28, 2023

Survey: Tourists’ Long-Term Plans More Uncertain Under Climate Change

Findings from a new study suggest that climate change could impact not only the total number of tourists visiting a place, but also the timing and duration – factors that could be important for tourism-related staffing and revenue.
NC State wolf statue - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Recognized as Leader in Outdoor Recreation - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 28, 2023

Parks and Recreation Professor Featured on Podcast About Sustainable Tourism

Whitney Knollenberg, an assistant professor of parks, recreation and tourism management at NC State, recently appeared on Business North Carolina’s weekly podcast, "Chatter with BNC," to discuss the importance of sustainable tourism development.
Gentoo penguins standing on a stony beach with a ship in the background - Antarctica's Tourism Boom Could Be Stressing Out Penguins - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 30, 2022

Antarctica’s Tourism Boom Could Be Stressing Out Penguins

NC State researchers recently found that common tourism behaviors could be disturbing the chinstrap and gentoo penguins of Barrientos Island in the Antarctic Peninsula.
NC State student Micaela Nardino poses for a photo in front of the Twiddy and Company headquarters in Corolla, North Carolina - Twiddy & Company Intern Micaela Nardino Promotes Outer Banks Tourism - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Aug 5, 2022

Twiddy & Company Intern Micaela Nardino Promotes Outer Banks Tourism

This summer, Nardino is interning with Twiddy & Company in Corolla, North Carolina.

Beach in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, USA - How Inflation is Impacting North Carolina's Tourism Industry - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 9, 2022

How Inflation is Impacting North Carolina’s Tourism Industry

With only half of Americans comfortable with air travel due to the pandemic, North Carolina has an opportunity to capitalize on the heightened travel demand.
Alyssa Stroker- Five Questions with Research Analyst Alyssa Stroker - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 11, 2022

5 Questions with Research Analyst Alyssa Stroker

Stroker '20 now works at Longwoods International, a tourism market research consulting firm.
Penguins in Antarctica - Some See Antarctica as ‘Last Chance’ Destination; for Others, It’s a Backdrop - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Apr 15, 2022

Some See Antarctica as ‘Last Chance’ Destination; for Others, It’s a Backdrop

Travel to nature-based destinations to socialize is a growing trend in tourism, and it was a significant pre-pandemic motivator for travel to Antarctica.