Brunswick County Tourism Surges | Wilmington News

Brunswick County just smashed a major tourism milestone, pulling in over $1.24 billion from visitors in 2025 — a slight uptick from last year and cementing its spot as the state’s sixth-largest tourism economy and second on the North Carolina coast. This surge isn’t just bragging rights — it’s fueling nearly 6,000 local jobs (14% of all employment) and boosting resident income by 7.5%. Visitors also pumped nearly $38 million in state taxes and $52 million in local taxes, effectively saving every resident about $509 in their own tax bill. While the state faces economic headwinds, tourism remains resilient — statewide visitor spending rose 1.3% to over $37 billion. Tourism officials are urging everyone to keep celebrating North Carolina’s beaches, culture, and outdoors — because these experiences aren’t just fun, they’re vital engines driving the state’s economy and improving lives for all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66bd7702cb01a2d1