These county-by-county travel economic impact statistics are prepared annually by the Research Department of the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) for the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development.
They convey the total impact of tourism on the state’s economy, as well as direct visitor spending estimates for all 100 NC counties. Included as well are county level employment, payroll and tax revenues.
This research was gathered using the Travel Economic Impact Model (TEIM).
To use this information in a press release or reference it in any way, the name of the study is “The Economic Impact Of Travel On North Carolina Counties.” The credit line should read: “This study was prepared for the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development by the Travel Industry Association of America.”
To view the statewide county statistics for North Carolina.
or choose a region on the map to view a larger map of the counties.