Sustainable Tourism

Jul 30, 2021

Ask an Expert: What is Sustainable Tourism?

NC State expert Whitney Knollenberg explains how sustainable tourism development can benefit destinations.

Jul 30, 2021

New Partnership Aims to Ensure a Sustainable Future for the Outer Banks of North Carolina

As businesses in the Outer Banks struggle to keep up with a tourism boom, a new research initiative is underway to identify solutions.

Nov 23, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Enhancing Tourism in Latin America

Jonathan Rosales Hernandez will pursue a master's degree in tourism so he can help struggling communities.

Nov 16, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Empowering Communities with Sustainable Tourism

An internship experience abroad inspired McKenzie Herlihy to empower rural communities through sustainable tourism.

Aug 26, 2020

How Oil and Gas Drilling Could Disrupt the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A plan to open the refuge to drilling could negatively impact wildlife and tourist.

Jul 29, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism

The world and the tourism industry were forever changed due to COVID-19. Get the latest data on this vital industry and the people who rely on it.

Jul 7, 2020

Agritourism Experiences Increase Consumers’ Pro-Environmental Behaviors

Researchers in NC State's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management hope to create more support for agritourism experiences.

May 13, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Alyssa Stroker is Pursuing a Sustainable Passion

College of Natural Resources graduate Alyssa Stoker's passion is sustainable tourism. Read more about her journey.

Apr 7, 2020

From Yosemite to Antarctica, NC State Professor Examines Tourism Impacts in Protected Areas

Parks and other protected areas are essential for biodiversity conservation. Dr. Yu-Fai Leung is working to safeguard these special places.