Consumer Publications
The Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development produces three publications for travelers and potential visitors to our state:
These publications are available:
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In the state's nine Welcome Centers
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By phone from the Division's Inquiry Center
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At travel trade shows worldwide.
These publications provide tourism-related businesses opportunities to reach North Carolina visitors and potential travelers.
Official North Carolina Travel Guide
The Official North Carolina Travel Guide features statewide attraction and accommodation listings, along with contact information for various local tourism organizations and state and national agencies. The 2008 Travel Guide includes information on almost 700 attractions and more than 3,900 accommodations across the state. The 2008 Travel Guide cover (see below) features the charming Village of Ocracoke, whose Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach was named America’s #1 Beach for 2007 by “Dr. Beach.”
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Journal Communications is the publisher of the Official North Carolina Travel Guide. There are a variety of advertising opportunities available within the guide. To learn more, visit Cooperative Advertising Opportunities.
Calendar of Events
The North Carolina Calendar of Events offers vacationers a wide range of unique events including festivals, cultural exhibits and sporting events, across the state. The calendar is split into two editions in order to provide the most current event information possible.
For additional information please contact Kathy Prickett, Publications Director, at (919) 733-8302 or kprickett@nccommerce.com.
Publication Resources
Industry Publications
The Newslink E-Newsletter
This electronic publication provides information to tourism industry leaders across the state in a timely fashion. It is emailed weekly to over 1,300 people and includes information on tourism related research, statewide and international trends, media leads, updates on conferences and events, and more. You may view archived copies or subscribe to Newslink.
Strategic Marketing Plans and Annual Reports
These publications are released every September at the Division's Mid-Year Marketing Update. To receive a print version of the Annual Report, contact Kathy Prickett at (919) 733-8302 or kprickett@nccommerce.com. To view or download an electronic version of either publication, click on the links below