Parks and Recreation Tourism Management

Apr 25, 2023

The Lasting Legacy of Jack “Swede” Frauson

There are not many people in the park and recreation profession in North Carolina and the U.S. who haven’t been affected by the work of Jack “Swede” Frauson. Frauson helped…

Apr 19, 2023

Spring Social 2023 Celebrates PRTM Awards and Achievements

Students, alumni, faculty, friends and community partners gathered at Aloft Raleigh to celebrate outstanding achievements on a lovely spring evening in Raleigh, NC. Located on Hillsborough Street across from The…

Mar 17, 2023

LeadHERship 2023 Delivers Mentors to Women in Parks and Recreation

Women working in parks and recreation throughout and beyond North Carolina gathered at the Durham Armory on March 15th for several days of networking, learning and mentoring. Created in 2011,…

Mar 1, 2023

NHL Stadium Series Brought National and International Attention to Wolfpack Country

According to the figures released by Visit Raleigh, the National Hockey League (NHL) Stadium Series game between the Hurricanes and Capitals at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, February 18th, generated $13.6…

Feb 8, 2023

Micaela Nardino Receives Marketing Award from Travel and Tourism Research Association

The John and Joan Markham Tourism Marketing Award was presented to PRTM Senior, Micaela Nardino at the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Marketing Outlook Forum this month in Houston,…

Jan 24, 2023

February Seminar Features Screening of “Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty”

On Friday, February 3rd, the College of Natural Resources welcomes award-winning PBS director John de Graaf to campus on Friday, February 3rd to preview and discuss his new documentary film…

Jan 24, 2023

Allie Crawford Applies Her Experience and Expertise to Older Adults

Alexandra “Allie” Crawford has been working in parks and recreation since 2014, during which time she has created and delivered recreational activities for citizens in Greensboro, Durham, Winston Salem, Burlington,…

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…