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Several beer glasses lined up on a wooden bar counter. - Global Trade Tensions Threaten North Carolina's Craft Brewing Industry, Expert Says - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Jul 31, 2025

Global Trade Tensions Threaten North Carolina’s Craft Brewing Industry, Expert Says

Heightened tariffs on imported aluminum and steel could have significant consequences for the industry, including decreased sales and revenue.
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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 Plans More Uncertain Under Climate Change - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Aug 25, 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.
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Jun 12, 2023

Connecting in North Carolina Tour Showcases University Outreach and Engagement in Parks, Recreation and Tourism

The Connecting in North Carolina (CINC) Tour is an opportunity for new faculty/staff to gain a better understanding of the University’s outreach across counties and the impacts of those efforts,…
North Carolina bench - North Carolina Tourism Numbers Rise along with Industry Employment - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

May 22, 2023

North Carolina Tourism Numbers Rise along with Industry Employment

VisitNC recently released the 2022 economic impact measures for the state’s tourism industry. Travelers spent more than $33.3 billion on trips to and within the state, topping the previous record…

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.