Obama's Tourism Initiatives good for NC
The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development are applauding Thursday’s initiatives by President Barack Obama to boost international tourism. According to N.C. Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco, "We've been actively positioning North Carolina as a preferred international travel destination for nearly 20 years. “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.”

President Obama’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.

“The January 19th announcement marks a turning point for our industry and provides us with unparalleled opportunity to work toward a national travel and tourism strategy,” said Lynn Minges, Assistant Secretary of Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding in the N. C. Department of Commerce. Minges also said. “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.”

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