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 9% of the state’s workforce, and they generate approximately $36.7 billion in sales annually.
Here are several different tools and resources you can use to learn and share information about the hospitality industry.
Helpful Articles
Monthly Economic Reports
Annual Economic Reports
- 2025 Statewide Impact of Visitor Spending by Sector
- 2026 Profile of North Carolina Occupancy Taxes & Their Investment
- 2026 State of the Hotel Industry
- 2026 State of the Restaurant Industry
- North Carolina’s Hotel Industry, by the Numbers
- Off-Premises Restaurant Trends 2025
- NC Hotel Employment Projections
- NC Hotel Guest Spending Projections
- NC Hotel Tax Revenue Projections
- NC Hotel Wage & Salary Projections

