- by travelandtourworld
- 17 Aug 2025
Brunswick County secured its position as one of North Carolina’s top tourism destinations, ranking sixth in the state for visitor spending during 2023, according to data recently released by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Visitors spent a remarkable $1.17 billion in Brunswick County last year, a 7.5% increase from 2022, underscoring the county’s growing appeal to both domestic and international travelers.
Now California joins New York, Nevada, Florida, Hawaii, Oregon, and North Carolina has been significantly impacted by the downturn of tourism brought about due to a combination of factors. International and domestic visitors now have to deal with rising travel costs and skyrocketing airfare and accommodation prices. Further, safety concerns, negative perceptions, and traveling to the US are costs in and of themselves. Strict immigration policies are making it more difficult for foreign visitors to acquire travel visas which, compounded with the long-standing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, are fundamentally altering travel behavior and the public’s overall perception of travel. These realities have led to a marked decline in most tourism hot spots.
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