COVID-19 Industry Resources
The information below has been compiled by Dare County, the Dare County Health and Human Services and the State Tourism office; we're happy to share it here with our local partners.
As North Carolina, the nation and the world battle the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the resources below can help Visit NC’s partners navigate business relief, communications, advocacy, research and other needs. Visit NC will update this page with new resources over time.
Business Relief
- North Carolina Business Relief Resources (via EDPNC)
- Solutions for N.C. Business & Employers (N.C. Dept. of Commerce)
- NC Rapid Recovery Loans
- SBA Loans
- SBA All Business Briefing
- Unemployment Insurance Changes Due to COVID-19
Communications Tools
- Destinations International – Crisis Communications Plan Outline
- U.S. Travel Association – Media Talking Points
- U.S. Travel Association – Guide for Communicating Healthy Travel Practices
Government Resources
- NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Centers for Disease Control
- Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Orders
Industry Advocacy
Research and Trend Tracking
- ADARA COVID-19 Resource Center
- Longwoods International COVID-19 and Traveler Sentiment Study
- STR Coronavirus Hotel Industry Impact
- Tourism Economics COVID-19 Updated Outlook and Pandemic Impacts
- SPI COVID-19 Best Practice Analysis
Resource Collections
- NCRLA Resource Guide
- Meeting Professionals International
- U.S. Travel Association
- National Tour Association
- Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)
- Main Street America
- Wanderwith
- Sojern - Attraction Preparation
Destination Analysts