Burgaw – Save the date for the Town of Burgaw’s annual Murder Mystery Dinner event on September 14, 2024. The theme is a “A Dance with Death,” set at a fictitious 1950s sock hop prom. Attendees are encouraged to dress according to theme to enjoy this interactive detective-style event. The Murder Mystery Dinner will take place at the Historic Burgaw Train Depot on September 24 at 7:30 pm....
Visit NC rolls out inaugural Trail Town Guide The Outdoor NC Trail Town guide celebrates towns across the state who are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and cultural heritage of their destination while fostering a strong sense of place. The destinations featured in this guide are championing destination stewardship, accessible outdoors and responsible recreation to sustain our towns and trails for future...
Prioritizing accessibility is essential to ensure our destination is as inclusive as possible. Creating an inclusive environment is more than just a goal; it is a responsibility. As we strive to make our destination welcoming to all, prioritizing accessibility is crucial to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can fully experience and enjoy everything our community offers. Accessibility goes beyond...
2023 Visitor Impact for Pender County County spending Increases by 5 percent to $199.12 Million Burgaw, N.C. — Domestic and international visitors to and within Pender County spent $199.12 Million dollars in 2023, an increase of 5 % from 2022. The data comes from an annual study commissioned by VisitNC, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. “Pender County is currently one...
RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 13, 2024) — Visitor spending continued to break records for North Carolina in 2023, according to data released Tuesday by the NC Department of Commerce. Travel spending statewide rose 6.9 percent to $35.6 billion in 2023 to set a record in visitor spending. That growth followed a record-breaking increase of 15 percent in 2022. Direct tourism employment also increased statewide by 4.8 percent...
