Research, Resources & Regulations

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 percent 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.

RESEARCH

Monthly Occupancy and Employment Reports

• NC Lodging Reports—Monthly from VisitNC
• NC Statewide Occupancy Report, September 2020—Smith Travel Research
• NC Employment Report, September 2020—NC Department of Commerce (see Leisure and Hospitality Sector)

Annual Report of Occupancy and Meals Taxes in NC

• Occupancy Taxes in NC
• Meals Taxes in NC

NC Foodservice Industry at a Glance

• North Carolina State Restaurant Statistics

NC Lodging Industry at a Glance

• North Carolina State Lodging Statistics

NC Visitor Spending and Data

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