# North Carolina Tourism Spending Hits Record

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-05-11T01:18:33+00:00
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## Resource

North Carolina shatters tourism spending record in 2025, with visitors dropping over $37 billion, up from $36.7 billion the previous year. The tourism workforce grew by 0.3% to over 230,000 jobs, and payroll increased by 3.5% to $9.8 billion. The spending generated over $2.7 billion in state and local taxes, plus $4.7 billion total across federal, state, and local levels. Domestic travelers led the charge, while international visitors added $1.1 billion, down 2.8% from last year. The tourism industry supports small businesses and generates significant tax savings for households and individuals. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e19ab4a256ba9966

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