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Tourism Boosts North Carolina Economies | Raleigh News
Tourism is booming in North Carolina, with Wake and Durham counties setting new visitor records and pumping billions into local economies. Wake County welcomed 19.1 million visitors, spending $3.43 billion — generating $342 million in tax revenue and saving households an average of $743 in taxes. Durham followed with 13.4 million visitors spending $1.17 billion, contributing $82 million in tax revenue. Across the state, tourists spent $37.2 billion, fueling thousands of jobs and proving tourism’s vital role as a cash cow for local budgets and state coffers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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