This weekly segment uncovers the local impact the tourism industry has on our community, told through the stories of the people who make tourism flourish in Orange County. Listen during the Ron Stutts Show every Thursday at 8:40 for a new “This is Tourism” live interview!
This is Tourism: Tar Heel Steve
"That's why when you think of what's in the museum, is Carolina basketball, but it's about bringing people to the whole campus. You hope that when a group comes through, and maybe they're coming specifically to the Basketball Museum, but they also then go see other...
This is Tourism: Community Player Deryl
On April 5, 2018, Ron Stutts interviewed Deryl McGuire, the founder of Orange Community Players (OCP), a community run theatrical group based out of Hillsborough, North Carolina. They have produced over 30 shows since 2005 and entertain patrons from across the country and from the local region. Ron could not help but sing aloud when he learned about the next OCP production for the summer, Oklahoma.
This is Tourism: Artistic Leader Katie
On March 29, Director at the Ackland Art Museum, Katie Ziglar talked to Ron Stutts about the increase in visitors to the Ackland as a result of the terrace gallery displaying Patrick Dougherty’s Step Right Up “stickwork”. They also discussed all of the opportunity for visitors that comes as a result of a generous gift, including northern European works on paper from Sheldon and Leena Peck.
This is Tourism: Hotelier and BMXer Anthony
“You know robots, they can do a lot of things, but they can never replace the human heart. So we’re always going to be needed in hospitality.”
This is Tourism: WomanCrafters Catherine & Sue
“It’s wonderful to be able to explain the process and show them how you do it, and they’re very interested in that. At one time we had a map of the world, we used to put pins or little dots, where gifts were going or where people were from and it was very interesting!”
This is Tourism: Brewer Erik
On March 8, 2018 Ron Stutts welcomed to the studio Erik Myers, certified cicerone, author of "North Carolina Craft Beer & Breweries", founder, brewer and CEO at Mystery Brewing in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Erik shared beer, bacon and coffee on air. Mystery...
