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Weekly Tourism News | October 15, 2020

In This Issue:

Destination Analytics Report Shows Interest in Travel Increasing
Spooktacular Dogs of High Point Halloween Contest
Registration Open For Both Spanish and English ServSafe Classes in November
Price Realtors Trunk Or Treat
High Point Museum Hosts 9th Annual Ghost Stories Virtually
Visit High Point Blog Highlights Fall Activities With Health and Safety in Mind
High Point Virtual Meeting Backgrounds
Upcoming Events
In The News

Hospitality Updates

Destination Analytics Report Shows Interest in Travel Increasing

Visit NC says that interest in travel slowly continues to increase this week based on reports from Destination Analysts. With 80 percent of American travelers indicating that they have at least tentative trips planned. In fact, the state of mind of travelers reached its highest level this week since the pandemic began. A quarter of Americans with current plans to travel report that leisure travel will be a high priority in terms of spending in the next few months.

Spooktacular Dogs Of High Point Halloween Contest

Have you entered your dog in our Spooktacular Dogs of High Point Halloween Costume Contest? You will not want to miss out on the amazing prizes from our partner Northwood Animal Hospital. Check out our Facebook Page to see how you can participate!

Registration Open For Both Spanish And English ServSafe Classes in November

Visit High Point, in partnership with Raise-the-Grade, will be hosting two ServSafe Classes in November. November 4th will be in Spanish and November 12th will be in English. Both will be held at the Visitors Center from 8:30am-5pm. Space is limited due to social distancing guidelines so early registration is encouraged.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Price Realtors Trunk Or Treat

Bring the whole family and come out dressed in your best Halloween costume to Price Realtors in High Point for their Trunk-or-Treat event! There will be lots of candy, food trucks, and music. Social distancing will be encouraged and it is asked that you wear a mask, that is not a part of your costume. This event will take place October 23rd from 6pm-8pm at 1220 North Main Street.

RSVP

High Point Museum Hosts 9th Annual Ghost Stories Virtually

Join the High Point Museum for their 9th Annual Ghost Stories event with pumpkin decorating all day in the Historical Park (while supplies last). Then at 6 pm tune into their Facebook Page for a Watch Party as Museum staff share a few eerie tales of local history haunts and creepy experiences for the young and old.

Watch for links throughout the week to get you in the mood for this annual event!

Click Here For More Info And Registration

Visit High Point Blog Highlights Fall Activities With Health and Safety in Mind

With Fall underway, two-thirds of American travelers plan to take a trip during this time of year according to a recent Destination Analysts report. Some have also taken an interest in workcations and schoolcations and are choosing destinations...

High Point Virtual Meeting Backgrounds

Are you looking for a cool zoom background photo for your next virtual meeting? Check out our photo gallery under the COVID-19 updates page on our website!

Upcoming Events

October

16-22

Visit the new High Point Events Calendar to stay up-to-date on all things happening in the High Point-Jamestown area. This events calendar is “High Point’s” calendar and is a resource for those planning events as well as those looking for something to do. Events populate the calendar through Eventbrite, Eventful and Facebook. Events can also be entered manually through Visit High Point’s website. Learn how to submit an event with the Guide to Promote Your Great Events.