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- Exploring Hidden Gems: Trip Tips from Michael Applegate, Director of Gaston County Tourism Development
In this exclusive interview with Outdoor NC, we bring you expert trip tips from Michael Applegate, the Michael shares his insights on the often-overlooked treasures and unique experiences that make Gaston
- Gaston County Visitor Spending Reaches $395.2 Million in 2025
generating millions in payroll and tax revenue, and helping reduce the tax burden on our residents”, said Michael Applegate, Director of Gaston County Parks, Recreation & Tourism.
- North Carolina Travel Industry Association (NCTIA) “Tourism Excellence for a Business Award” given to Catawba Riverkeeper and Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
"Congratulations to the entire Catawba Riverkeeper/Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden team, said Michael Applegate Michael Applegate, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism About Catawba Riverkeeper Catawba Riverkeeper
- 2024 visitor impact for Gaston County spending Increases by 10.3 percent to $389 million
“We are thrilled annual visitor spending in Gaston County continues to reach new highs, said Michael Applegate, director of Gaston County Tourism Development.”
- Gaston County Takes Outdoor Recreation Vision to the Great Trail State Conference
When Michael Applegate looks at Gaston County’s outdoor recreation future, he does not see a collection Representing Gaston County at the conference will be Michael Applegate, Director of Gaston County Parks For Applegate, moving from having outdoor assets to becoming an outdoor destination requires intentional “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” Applegate said. Applegate describes these locations not as standalone attractions, but as connected pieces of a larger
- Gaston County Tourism Recognizes the Power of Travel During National Travel and Tourism Week 2026
Travel’s Impact Close to Home “Travel drives economic opportunity and strengthens our community,” said Michael Applegate.
- Gaston County Tourism Development Achieves Destination Marketing Accreditation for Fourth Consecutive Year
with our clients and trust with our partners,” said Director of Gaston County Tourism Development, Michael Applegate.
- Gaston County Travel & Tourism Receives DMAP Designation
demonstrate that we embrace the highest quality and performance practices in destination marketing,” said Michael Applegate, Director of Gaston County Travel & Tourism.
- Gaston's Great Podcast
Long|10/14/2021 Episode 20 , and our last episode for the first season of Gaston's Great, featuring Michael Applegate (Director) and Emily Carpenter (Business Operations Specialist) from Gaston County Travel
- 2023 visitor impact for Gaston County County spending Increases by 4.9 percent to $352.46 million
“We are thrilled annual visitor spending in Gaston County continues to reach new highs, said Michael Applegate, director of Gaston County Tourism Development.”
- Exploring the new vision for Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden while introducing their new Trailhead Store
Guided by the executive director, John Searby, with Michael Applegate, the Director of Gaston County
- Gaston County Celebrates the ‘Power of Travel’
Said Michael Applegate, Director of Gaston County Travel & Tourism: "Despite the hardships of the last Michael Applegate, Director Gaston County Travel & Tourism 704-825-4044 michael.applegate@gastongov.com











