Press Release

The Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board will meet on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ocracoke Community Center. 

The meeting will include a presentation by the Hyde County Office of Planning and Economic Development regarding Ocracoke tourism promotion and a discussion of Fourth of July fireworks. 

The Office of Planning and Economic Development study analyses the current promotion efforts paid through occupancy tax funds and suggests potential plans for improvement. The public is invited to attend. Public comment is specifically sought from people involved with the lodging industry, tourism promotion, and the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association. 

A complete copy of the study including appendix is available here