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The North Carolina Travel & Tourism Board advocates the sound development of the travel and tourism industry in North Carolina. Created in 1991, the board advises the Secretary of Commerce on policy matters related to tourism promotion in North Carolina. Among other duties it:

  • Recommends programs that will promote the state as a travel and tourism destination.
  • Advises the Secretary on the effectiveness of tourism marketing agencies contracting with the NC Department of Commerce.
  • Promotes the exchange of ideas and information on travel and tourism between state and local government agencies, private organizations and individuals.

For more information about the Travel & Tourism Board, contact Marlise Taylor, Director of Research.

2025-26 Member List

Dennis Edwards, Chair

Greater Raleigh CVB
Appointed by: NCTTC

Rolf Blizzard

Turnpike Properties
Appointed by: NCTTC

David Chapman

919 Marketing
Appointed by: Speaker of the House

Christopher Chung

The Economic Development Partnership of NC
Ex Officio (Non‑Voting)
Appointed by: The EDPNC

Sen. Dave Craven

NC Senate
Appointed by: Senate President Pro Tempore

Art Fisher

Fisher Realty of Brevard
Appointed by: Senate President Pro Tempore

Shannon Gilligan

Hornets Sports & Entertainment
Appointed by: Governor

Sen. Bobby Hanig

NC Senate
Appointed by: Senate President Pro Tempore

Rep. Frank Iler

NC House of Representatives
Appointed by: Speaker of the House

Kimberley Jochl

Sugar Mountain Resort
Appointed by: Speaker of the House

Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley

NC Department of Commerce
Ex Officio (Non‑Voting)
Appointed by: NC Department of Commerce

James Meacham

Rowan County TDA
Appointed by: DMANC

Lynn Minges

NCRLA
Appointed by: NCRLA

Lee Nettles

Outer Banks VB
Appointed by: The EDPNC

Steven Pasquantonio

Island Catering
Appointed by: Governor

Rep. Ray Pickett

NC House of Representatives
Appointed by: Speaker of the House

Jessica Icenhour Roberts

Mount Airy Tourism
Appointed by: NCTIA

Greg Walter

Charlotte Motor Speedway
Appointed by: Senate President Pro Tempore

Travel & Tourism Board Meetings

The Board Meeting schedule for 2025 is

  • February 19, 2025
  • May 19, 2025
  • August 19, 2025
  • November 12, 2025

North Carolina Travel & Tourism Board meetings are open to the public. If planning to attend a meeting, please notify Marlise Taylor, Visit NC Director of Research.

Meetings Archive

2024

2023

Statute

View the § 143B-434.1: The North Carolina Travel & Tourism Board – creation, duties, membership