Raleigh hosts Esports Travel Summit that draws businesses and area colleges, including GTCC
Published on: June 3, 2024
N.C. tourism officials, businesses, and universities took part in the Esports Travel Summit in Raleigh hoping to draw future events to the state.
Previous Esports events at PNC Arena and the Raleigh Convention Center have generated millions in economic impact, including hotel books, restaurant, and retail sales. The growing presence has also been felt at the university level, with N.C. State using a $16 million grant from the state to expand its operations.
The establishment of such programs is a consideration for students at community colleges, such as GTCC, looking at furthering their education.
"I teach them soft skills that are leadership, time management, decision making under duress," added Tu Nguyen, the Esports Coach at Guilford Technical Community College. "It is 100% a question for every student-athlete I have. They will immediately ask, 'Are there any staff-led or coach-led situations in North Carolina?'" Originally published at abc11.com.