NC Hospitality Industry Research & Resources

Restaurants and lodging establishments are driving forces in North Carolina’s economy. They provide jobs and build careers for thousands of people, and play a vital role in local communities throughout the state. Combined, restaurant and lodging establishments provide 531,000 jobs equal to 11% of the state’s workforce, and they generate approximately $27.3 billion in sales annually.

Here are several different tools and resources you can use to learn and share information about the hospitality industry.

Monthly Occupancy and Employment Reports

• NC Statewide Occupancy Report, April 2023—Smith Travel Research
• NC Employment Report, April 2023 —NC Department of Commerce (see Leisure and Hospitality Sector)
• COVID Economic Impact on NC Hospitality Industry

Annual Report of Occupancy Taxes in NC

• Occupancy Taxes in NC

NC Foodservice Industry at a Glance

• North Carolina State Restaurant Statistics

NC Lodging Industry at a Glance

• 2023 State of the Industry Report, Industry Impact in North Carolina – AHLA

NC Visitor Spending and Data

• Impact of Visitor Spending in NC
• NC Visitor Profile Studies
• NC Visitor Spending and Profile Fast Facts