Durham Next

In 2023, Durham welcomed a record-breaking 13 million visitors who spent more than $1 billion across the county. Check out this map of top origin markets for Durham's overnight visitors to see where they came from.

Did you catch us in the latest issue of Durham Magazine? Check out the link below to read more about the 18 'influencers' on our board who are dreaming big to make progress happen in Durham. https://lnkd.in/esXeiJEN

Heartland Forward ranks the Durham metro among the top 25 overall in its Most Dynamic Metropolitans report, noting we benefit from strong university ecosystems, technology hubs, manufacturing expansions and vibrant entrepreneurial activity.

Tourism in Durham ?? Economic Opportunity Our recent annual meeting reflected on Durham's latest visitor impact: visitors spent $1.125 billion in Durham, translating into steady support for locally owned businesses and additional tax revenue to support resident services. https://lnkd.in/dKY-fMn5 ??: City of Durham

Discover Durham's President & CEO Susan Amey & Durham Next Board Chair Farad Ali took the stage at Discover Durham's annual event on Tuesday, debuting this video that shares a holistic look at what Durham Next is set out to accomplish. ?? Remedy

Last night, over 200 leaders and hospitality business owners, advocates and workers gathered for?our?annual event.?We shared the results of recent?marketing and sales efforts to promote Durham as a?destination,?as well as more?about?Durham Next and how it will create a pathway to Durham's future. We also recognized the outstanding work that frontline workers, managers and business owners do at our inaugural Hospitality Awards. Thank you to our event sponsors?Walk West, Measurement Incorporated, Magellan Strategy Group, CSP, Inc. and Sharpe Patel PLLC Find?some of the resources we presented here:?https://lnkd.in/eMAbr7pe

Tourism is a sector of the economy encompassing a number of industries, often grouped into five categories. In Durham, where visitors spent upwards of $1B last year, it breaks down like this.

“That's why I supported the launch of Durham Next...a collaborative network and framework to invest in cultural and physical identity points in this city and to share it with the world.” During last night’s State of the City Address, Mayor Leonardo Williams recognized Durham Next as part of the community’s collective effort to usher in “Durham’s next renaissance.”

Join us on March 4 for Discover Durham's annual event to celebrate the contributions of the tourism sector and review visitation data. We will also introduce Durham Next, a community partnership created as an investment in Durham’s future. No day-of, walk-up tickets will be available. Secure your ticket before the registration deadline Friday, Feb. 21: https://durh.am/3EJNa6a

The difference a year can make! Last year, Mayor Williams announced the launch of Durham Next at the State of the City Address. This year, the organization is operational, funding is lined up, we have an inspiring board of directors and projects are underway. Learn more at durhamnext.org.