Tourism
Tourism plays a major role in the economy
of Currituck County. The North Carolina
Division of Tourism, Film and Sports
Development recently announced that
domestic tourism in Currituck County
generated an economic impact of $154.18
million in 2016. This was a 4.94 % change
from 2015.
More than 1,564 jobs in Currituck County
were directly attributable to travel and
tourism. Travel generated a $29.84 million
payroll in 2016.State and local tax revenues
from travel to Currituck County amounted to
$13.8 million, which represents a $527.05 tax
saving to each county resident.
Occupancy Tax
2015-2016: $11,065,204
2014-2015: $10,844,770
2013-2014: $10,046,807
2012-2013: $9,990,829
2011-2012: $9,421,232
2010-2011: $8,689,290
20 Currituck Chamber of Commerce
Currituck County Tourism Economic
Impact (Millions)
2016: $224.64
2015: $158.58
2014: $144.18
2013: $137.71
2012: $131.15
2011: $121.34
2010: $117.12
2009: $113.50
2008: $112.66
2007: $120.01
Visitor Centers Showcase Currituck
Businesses:
Currituck County’s visitor information
centers - located in Corolla and in Moyock
at the state line – provide vacation
information and brochures about Currituck
County businesses such as restaurants,
shops, activities, and attractions. Local
tourism-related businesses can have their
brochures on display free of charge. In
addition, display cases highlight what
businesses have to offer the traveling
public. The centers are operated by the
Currituck Tourism Department and are
totally funded by occupancy tax, the tax
paid by vacationers who stay overnight
in accommodations located in Currituck
County.
Business Resources
Currituck Chamber of Commerce
111-D Currituck Commercial Dr.
Moyock, NC 27958
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 937
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 453-9497
currituckchamber.org
NCWorks Career Center:
Elizabeth City
422 McArthur Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 331-4798
www.ncworks.gov
NCWorks Career Center: Dare County
2522 South Croatan Hwy.
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 480-3500
www.ncworks.gov
NCWorks Career Center:
Chowan County
800 N. Oakum St., Bldg 3
Edenton, NC 27932
www.ncworks.gov
(252) 482-2195
NC Department of Commerce
301 North Wilmington St.
Raleigh, NC 27601-4151
nccommerce.com
NC Department of Labor
1101 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1101
(919) 733-7166
(800) 625-2267 (NC only)
nclabor.com
NC Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 25000
Raleigh, NC 27640
(877) 252-3052
dornc.com
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