Category: Press Releases

New Hanover County Commissioners Proclaim May 3-9 as National Travel and Tourism Week in New Hanover

Apr. 28, 2026

Wilmington and Beaches CVB to Celebrate Industry During Annual Travel Rally Wilmington, N.C. – April 24, 2026 : In recognition of the important role that tourism plays in our community, the New...

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Wilmington, N.C. Named One of the South’s Best Cities for 2026 by Southern Living

Apr. 06, 2026

WILMINGTON, N.C. (April 1, 2026) — Wilmington, North Carolina, has earned a place among the South’s most celebrated destinations, ranking No. 7 on Southern Living ’s 2026 “South’s Best Cities” list.

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New Hanover County TDA Announces 2026 Board of Directors Appointments and Officers

Mar. 31, 2026

Wilmington, N.C. - March 30, 2026 : Kim Hufham, President/CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), announces the 2026 appointments and officers to serve on the 17-member TDA...

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Wilmington Convention Center to Host Three Major Regional and State Meetings this Spring

Mar. 24, 2026

Wilmington, N.C. - March 24, 2026 : Wilmington and its island beaches will see a busy spring season in meeting activity this March and April, as travel industry partners welcome attendees for three...

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Wilmington Welcomes the Carolinas Wheelchair Basketball Conference for 2026 Tournament in March

Mar. 06, 2026

Wilmington, N.C., March 6, 2026 :Travel industry partners in Wilmington and our island beaches will welcome athletes and spectators for the 2026 Carolinas Wheelchair Basketball Conference (CWBC) the...

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5500 Athletes Expected for the 16th Annual Novant Health Wilmington, NC Marathon

Feb. 20, 2026

Wilmington, N.C., February 20, 2026 : Travel industry partners in Wilmington and our island beaches look forward to welcoming athletes and their families on Saturday, February 28th for the 16th Annual...

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Wilmington to Host Maximum Port City Kaua, Welcoming Close to 7,000 Visitors This February

Jan. 29, 2026

Wilmington, N.C. -January29, 2026 : On February 6-7, 2026, travel industry partners in Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome the 2026 Maximum Port City Kauacheer and dance competition. Maximum...

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Wilmington Convention Center Donates 3,000+ Pounds of Food to Local Non-Profits in 2025

Jan. 16, 2026

Wilmington, N.C. – January 15, 2026: The Wilmington Convention Center has announced a continued commitment to food recovery and waste reduction, confirming it donated 3,119 pounds of food to local...

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Holiday Rom-Com “Merv” Spotlights Wilmington’s Island Beaches and Pet-Friendly Coastal Charm

Dec. 17, 2025

WILMINGTON, N.C. (Dec. 17, 2025) —The holiday rom-com “Merv,” now streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video, is giving national audiences a look at two of Wilmington, N.C.’s island beaches, Carolina Beach and...

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More Than 1,800 Athletes Expected for 8th Annual Wilmington Historic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Nov. 26, 2025

Wilmington, N.C., November 25, 2025: During the first weekend of December, Wilmington and our Island Beaches will welcome athletes and their families for the 8th Annual Wilmington Historic Half...

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