The Tourism Board, on behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, is requesting proposals from nonprofit agencies and civic groups to establish programs to promote and support tourism and visitor services within Hillsborough. Funds are to be allocated from monies collected by the 1 percent prepared food tax.
Completed applications are due by 3 p.m. Monday, April 2.
The Tourism Board will review applications and make recommendations for grant awards to the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners based on availability of funds and other criteria.
For further information, click on 2012 Tourism Grant Application information.
See what ended up on The News of Orange County's cutting room floor.
Showing posts with label tourism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tourism. Show all posts
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
North Carolina expects positive effects from U.S. tourism initiatives
The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development applauded the initiatives President Barack Obama announced Thursday, Jan. 19, to boost international tourism.
“We've been actively positioning North Carolina as a preferred international travel destination for nearly 20 years,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco. “Attracting international visitors to North Carolina is very important because they tend to stay longer and spend more of their money at North Carolina businesses.”
The president’s initiatives—which include national parks promotion, increased tourist visa processing and adding Charlotte Douglas International Airport and three others to the Global Entry program—are designed to bolster employment, which is at the heart of North Carolina’s tourism marketing activity.
“Today's announcement marks a turning point for our industry and provides us with unparalleled opportunity to work toward a national travel and tourism strategy,” Lynn Minges, Assistant Secretary of Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding in the N. C. Department of Commerce, said Thursday. “These efforts to make it easier for international visitors to get here will have a positive impact on North Carolina's economy because their spending supports jobs and adds to tax revenues in the state.”
According to the U.S. Travel Association, international tourism represents a significant part of North Carolina’s $17 billion tourism industry:
• International travelers spend $590 million a year in North Carolina.
• That total accounts for 7,500 jobs in the state.
• The spending generates $98 million in federal, state and local tax revenue.
Elements of the new initiative carry special resonance for North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Parkway, which routes travelers across 250 miles of scenery in the western part of the state, is the most visited section of the U.S. National Park System, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park. Other properties in the National Park System include the Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout national seashores.
The addition of Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to the Global Entry program—created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection—makes the airport more inviting to international travelers. The airport, which ranks seventh in the world in takeoffs and landings, has nonstop direct service from more than 30 international cities.
Coinciding with the announcement of the new national tourism initiatives, N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Linda Carlisle was sworn in as one of 32 members of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. The board advises the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry.
“We've been actively positioning North Carolina as a preferred international travel destination for nearly 20 years,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco. “Attracting international visitors to North Carolina is very important because they tend to stay longer and spend more of their money at North Carolina businesses.”
The president’s initiatives—which include national parks promotion, increased tourist visa processing and adding Charlotte Douglas International Airport and three others to the Global Entry program—are designed to bolster employment, which is at the heart of North Carolina’s tourism marketing activity.
“Today's announcement marks a turning point for our industry and provides us with unparalleled opportunity to work toward a national travel and tourism strategy,” Lynn Minges, Assistant Secretary of Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding in the N. C. Department of Commerce, said Thursday. “These efforts to make it easier for international visitors to get here will have a positive impact on North Carolina's economy because their spending supports jobs and adds to tax revenues in the state.”
According to the U.S. Travel Association, international tourism represents a significant part of North Carolina’s $17 billion tourism industry:
• International travelers spend $590 million a year in North Carolina.
• That total accounts for 7,500 jobs in the state.
• The spending generates $98 million in federal, state and local tax revenue.
Elements of the new initiative carry special resonance for North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Parkway, which routes travelers across 250 miles of scenery in the western part of the state, is the most visited section of the U.S. National Park System, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park. Other properties in the National Park System include the Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout national seashores.
The addition of Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to the Global Entry program—created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection—makes the airport more inviting to international travelers. The airport, which ranks seventh in the world in takeoffs and landings, has nonstop direct service from more than 30 international cities.
Coinciding with the announcement of the new national tourism initiatives, N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Linda Carlisle was sworn in as one of 32 members of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. The board advises the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Hagan applauds Carlisle appointment to president’s Travel & Tourism Board
U.S. Sen. Kay R. Hagan (D—N.C.) applauded the appointment of Linda Carlisle, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, to the president’s U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.
“I was proud to nominate Linda Carlisle to serve on the President’s Travel and Tourism Board,” Hagan said Thursday, Jan. 19. “For years, Linda has been a tireless proponent of economic development and tourism and has helped to make North Carolina a favorite travel destination through her work at the Department of Cultural Resources, the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce and various community organizations. I know that Linda will continue to be an outstanding advocate for our state and our country in her new position, and I am so pleased that North Carolina will have a seat at the table as we seek to increase travel and tourism in the U.S.”
Carlisle said she was thrilled at the opportunity.
“It is a tremendous honor to serve on this prestigious board of advisers,” Carlisle said. “North Carolina offers a unique perspective as we are ranked the sixth most-visited state in the nation, and last year alone travelers spent $17 billion in our state.
“Even more importantly, I’m excited to be a part of the nation’s efforts to boost tourism dollars, especially when cultural tourism accounts for nearly 40 percent of leisure travel. As Secretary of North Carolina’s Cultural Resources, I am committed to strengthening and growing this segment of tourism.”
Carlisle, along with 31 newly appointed TTAB members, was sworn in Thursday, Jan. 19, following the President’s announcement of a National Travel & Tourism Strategy.
The TTAB consists of up to 32 members that advise the Secretary of Commerce on government policies and programs that affect the U.S. travel and tourism industry, offers counsel on current and emerging issues, and provides a forum for discussing and proposing solutions to industry-related problems. Members represent companies and organizations in the travel and tourism industry from a broad range of products and services, company sizes and geographic locations.
“I was proud to nominate Linda Carlisle to serve on the President’s Travel and Tourism Board,” Hagan said Thursday, Jan. 19. “For years, Linda has been a tireless proponent of economic development and tourism and has helped to make North Carolina a favorite travel destination through her work at the Department of Cultural Resources, the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce and various community organizations. I know that Linda will continue to be an outstanding advocate for our state and our country in her new position, and I am so pleased that North Carolina will have a seat at the table as we seek to increase travel and tourism in the U.S.”
Carlisle said she was thrilled at the opportunity.
“It is a tremendous honor to serve on this prestigious board of advisers,” Carlisle said. “North Carolina offers a unique perspective as we are ranked the sixth most-visited state in the nation, and last year alone travelers spent $17 billion in our state.
“Even more importantly, I’m excited to be a part of the nation’s efforts to boost tourism dollars, especially when cultural tourism accounts for nearly 40 percent of leisure travel. As Secretary of North Carolina’s Cultural Resources, I am committed to strengthening and growing this segment of tourism.”
Carlisle, along with 31 newly appointed TTAB members, was sworn in Thursday, Jan. 19, following the President’s announcement of a National Travel & Tourism Strategy.
The TTAB consists of up to 32 members that advise the Secretary of Commerce on government policies and programs that affect the U.S. travel and tourism industry, offers counsel on current and emerging issues, and provides a forum for discussing and proposing solutions to industry-related problems. Members represent companies and organizations in the travel and tourism industry from a broad range of products and services, company sizes and geographic locations.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Develop a program to promote tourism!
The Tourism Board, on behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, is requesting proposals from non-profit agencies and civic groups to establish programs to promote and support tourism and visitor services within Hillsborough. Funds are to be allocated from monies collected by the 1 percent prepared food tax. Application forms are now available at Town Hall, which is located at 101 E. Orange St. Completed applications are due by 3 p.m. on April 1. The Tourism Board will review applications and make recommendations for grant awards to the Town Board based on availability of funds and other criteria.
For more information and an application, please click here.
For more information and an application, please click here.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)