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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sara Clark
Date: May 12, 2006 Phone: 919/ 733-5612
GOV. EASLEY PROCLAIMS MAY 16 TOURISM DAY
Legislators to Participate in Racing Pit Crew Challenge
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today proclaimed May 16 as North Carolina Tourism Day in honor of the powerful economic, social and cultural roles the industry plays in the state. Travel organizations will host competitions, exhibits and presentations in downtown Raleigh to mark the day.
“More than 60 million people traveled to the Tar Heel State last year and spent $14.2 billion during their visits,” Easley said. “Tourism dollars have strengthened the economies of communities across the state and provided jobs for more than 185,000 hardworking North Carolina families. Tourism Day is an opportunity to recognize this important industry for its contributions to our economy and our quality of life. ”
To celebrate the tourism industry, members of the General Assembly will compete in a racing Pit Crew Challenge outside of the Legislative Building (16 West Jones St.) at noon. Teams from the House and Senate will compete in changing the tires on a NASCAR race car. The event is designed to highlight the NASCAR Hall of Fame scheduled to open in Charlotte by 2010.
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority will host displays and activities from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. outside the Legislative Building. Inside the building, the N.C. Travel Industry Association will coordinate exhibits to showcase the state’s tourism industry and its growth in recent years.
Visitors spent $14.2 billion last year, an increase of 7.3 percent from the $13.2 billion spent in 2004 and the largest single-year increase since 2000. Tourism generated $748 million in state tax revenue last year, up 5.2 percent from 2004, and $461 million in local tax revenue.
For more information about Tourism Day or the state’s tourism industry, visit www.commerce.com/tourism or contact the N.C. Commerce Department’s Division of Tourism, Sports and Film Development at (919) 733-7420 or 1-800-787-0679.
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| Title | Easley, Michael. Press Release, 2006-05-12, Gov. Easley Proclaims May 16 Tourism Day; Legislators To Participate In Racing Pit Crew Challenge |
| Other Title | 2006-05-12, Gov. Easley Proclaims May 16 Tourism Day; Legislators To Participate In Racing Pit Crew Challenge |
| Creator |
North Carolina. Office of the Governor Easley, Michael F., 1950- |
| Date | 2006-05-12 |
| Subjects |
Easley, Michael F., 1950- Governors--North Carolina Press releases--North Carolina |
| Time Period | (1990-current) Contemporary |
| Description | RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today proclaimed May 16 as North Carolina Tourism Day in honor of the powerful economic, social and cultural roles the industry plays in the state. Travel organizations will host competitions, exhibits and presentations in downtown Raleigh to mark the day. |
| Collection | Governor's Papers. Michael F. Easley. State Archives of North Carolina |
| Type | Text |
| Format | Press releases |
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| Full Text | Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor Governor's Press Office State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (919) 733-5166 For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Sara Clark Date: May 12, 2006 Phone: 919/ 733-5612 GOV. EASLEY PROCLAIMS MAY 16 TOURISM DAY Legislators to Participate in Racing Pit Crew Challenge RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today proclaimed May 16 as North Carolina Tourism Day in honor of the powerful economic, social and cultural roles the industry plays in the state. Travel organizations will host competitions, exhibits and presentations in downtown Raleigh to mark the day. “More than 60 million people traveled to the Tar Heel State last year and spent $14.2 billion during their visits,” Easley said. “Tourism dollars have strengthened the economies of communities across the state and provided jobs for more than 185,000 hardworking North Carolina families. Tourism Day is an opportunity to recognize this important industry for its contributions to our economy and our quality of life. ” To celebrate the tourism industry, members of the General Assembly will compete in a racing Pit Crew Challenge outside of the Legislative Building (16 West Jones St.) at noon. Teams from the House and Senate will compete in changing the tires on a NASCAR race car. The event is designed to highlight the NASCAR Hall of Fame scheduled to open in Charlotte by 2010. The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority will host displays and activities from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. outside the Legislative Building. Inside the building, the N.C. Travel Industry Association will coordinate exhibits to showcase the state’s tourism industry and its growth in recent years. Visitors spent $14.2 billion last year, an increase of 7.3 percent from the $13.2 billion spent in 2004 and the largest single-year increase since 2000. Tourism generated $748 million in state tax revenue last year, up 5.2 percent from 2004, and $461 million in local tax revenue. For more information about Tourism Day or the state’s tourism industry, visit www.commerce.com/tourism or contact the N.C. Commerce Department’s Division of Tourism, Sports and Film Development at (919) 733-7420 or 1-800-787-0679. ### |