/blog/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:41:07 +0000 Johnston County Visitors Spent 5.2% More in 2024 http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/johnston-county-visitors-spent-52-more-in-2024/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/johnston-county-visitors-spent-52-more-in-2024/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/johnston-county-visitors-spent-52-more-in-2024/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400


Statewide, visitor spending in 2024 rose 3.1% to reach a record $36.7 billion. Direct tourism employment increased 1.4% to 230,338. These statistics come from the “Economic Impact of Travel on North

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NTTW 2025: Travel Powers America http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/national-travel-tourism-week/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/national-travel-tourism-week/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/national-travel-tourism-week/ Fri, 09 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Celebrating the Power of Travel in Johnston County During National Travel & Tourism Week


Each year in early May, the travel industry comes together to celebrate

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The JCVB's New Intern: Getting to Know Emily Prickett http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-jcvbs-new-intern-getting-to-know-emily-prickett/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-jcvbs-new-intern-getting-to-know-emily-prickett/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/the-jcvbs-new-intern-getting-to-know-emily-prickett/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500


Hello! My name is Emily Prickett, and I am thrilled to be interning with Visit 911±¬ÁÏ over the next few months. It is exciting to be a part of such a well-developed and active Visitors Bureau, and I am

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NCDOT Johnston County Traffic Notices http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/ncdot-johnston-county-traffic-notices/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/ncdot-johnston-county-traffic-notices/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/ncdot-johnston-county-traffic-notices/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500


For the following projects by the N.C. Department of Transportation, you may encounter delays traveling through these active work zones. Details of any potential road, lane, or ramp closures can be

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Outdoor NC’s New Trail Town Guide http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/outdoorncs-new-trail-town-guide/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/outdoorncs-new-trail-town-guide/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/outdoorncs-new-trail-town-guide/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400


Over the last six months the Visitors Bureau team has been working on a project that we can now share with you! For a few years now, we have been an Outdoor NC partner with the state tourism office

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In 2023 Johnston County Visitors Spent 4.9% More http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/in-2023-johnston-county-visitors-spent-49-more/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/in-2023-johnston-county-visitors-spent-49-more/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/in-2023-johnston-county-visitors-spent-49-more/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400


Statewide, visitor spending in 2023 rose 6.9 percent to reach a record $35.6 billion and direct tourism employment increased 4.8 percent to 227,224. These statistics come from the “Economic Impact of

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Johnston County Exceeds 11% Growth in Visitor Spending http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/johnston-county-exceeds-11-growth-in-visitor-spending/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/johnston-county-exceeds-11-growth-in-visitor-spending/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/johnston-county-exceeds-11-growth-in-visitor-spending/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400


Travel statewide rose 15.2 percent in 2022 to set a record in visitor spending. That increase followed a 2021 turnaround from the pandemic’s 2020 peak, which brought a devastating drop of 32 percent

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Read the JCVB's 22-23 Marketing Plan http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/read-the-jcvbs-22-23-marketing-plan/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/read-the-jcvbs-22-23-marketing-plan/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/read-the-jcvbs-22-23-marketing-plan/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0400


The 22-23 JCVB Marketing Plan is live on our website! Read the entire plan here or click the cover image below, and be in-the-know regarding all the concepts, creative, and campaigns the bureau has

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Johnston County Exceeds 40% Growth in Visitor Spending http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/johnston-county-exceeds-40-growth-in-visitor-spending/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/johnston-county-exceeds-40-growth-in-visitor-spending/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/johnston-county-exceeds-40-growth-in-visitor-spending/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Governor Roy Cooper announced recently that in 2021 domestic visitors to Johnston County spent $255.47 million, which is an increase of 40.5% from 2020 data. These findings are prepared by the US

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Fall Bureau News Updates http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/fall-bureau-news-updates/ http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/fall-bureau-news-updates/#comments http://www.johnstoncountync.org/blog/post/fall-bureau-news-updates/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400


Just as the beginning of this year was slow to start, the ending has felt like a race to the finish line! We’d like to use this week's blog to update you on recent happenings at the Johnston County

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