The Watauga County District U Tourism Development Authority (WCTDA) is a local tourism development authority authorized by state (North Carolina) and local government (Watauga County) to promote travel, tourism, and corporate travel, sponsor tourist-related events and activities, and finance tourist related capital projects in District U. District U is defined as the unincorporated areas of Watauga County, North Carolina.
The revenue source of the WCTDA is derived from a 6% occupancy tax levied on short-term lodging rentals in the District U area of Watauga County. Therefore, the foremost objective of all actions of the WCTDA is to strategically market and enhance lodging opportunities in our district.
To contact the WCTDA:
Watauga County TDA
815 W. King Street, Suite 10
Boone, NC 28607828-266-1345 Phone
828-266-1346 Fax
wataugatda@gmail.com
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