Parks and Recreation Tourism Management

Jan 13, 2023

North Carolina to Host University World Games in 2029

North Carolina has been awarded hosting rights for the 2029 World University Games. The vote happened at the organization’s meeting this week in Lake Placid, NY which is hosting the…

Jan 11, 2023

NC State Professor Part of Global Initiative to Make Sports More Sustainable

Jonathan Casper is one of the co-authors of “Sports for Nature,” a report commissioned by the United Nations Environment Programme to set a baseline for “nature conscious work” in the sport sector. 

Dec 1, 2022

Antarctica Day Recognizes the Anniversary of the Signing of the Antarctic Treaty

Antarctica Day is celebrated on December 1st, yet this annual event is probably not on your calendar and you may not own a True South Flag. The celebration started only…

Nov 21, 2022

American Indian Heritage Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History

“Indigenous people are still here!” This was the theme for the 2022 American Indian Heritage Celebration held at the North Carolina Museum of History on Saturday, November 19th. Kicking off…

Nov 17, 2022

Paddling with the Coharie Tribe: A People-First Tourism Experience

One part tourism research lab and one part business, People-First Tourism (P1tLab) is a social start-up created via professors at NC State. It is both a movement and a company…

Nov 15, 2022

North Carolina: The Great Trails State

Trails and greenways provide numerous benefits to communities, not only recreational and environmental benefits, but also significant economic development, health, and transportation benefits. Hikers, paddlers, mountain bikers, equestrians and walkers…

Oct 28, 2022

NC Recreation & Parks Scholarships Awarded at NCRPA Annual Conference

Professionals from throughout North Carolina gathered at the Greenville Convention Center in October 2022 to take advantage of networking opportunities, education sessions and panel discussions. Alums from NC State’s department…

Oct 25, 2022

Department Awards and Honors 2021-2022

Faculty, staff, students and alumni from NC State’s department of parks, recreation and tourism management garnered significant recognition for their accomplishments over the past year. Here are a few highlights.…

Oct 13, 2022

NC Senior Games and PRTM Have Long History of Partnering for Success

Ready. Set. Game On! An experience like no other, the North Carolina Senior Games (NCSG) is a statewide olympic program for adults 50 years of age and “better.” Not only…

Oct 12, 2022

Faculty Feature: Meet Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson was named the Karla A. Henderson Distinguished Professor, the first funded distinguished professorship in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State’s College of Natural…