Category: Press Releases

New Hanover County Beaches Rank Among USA TODAY 10Best Beaches in NC

May. 30, 2025

Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach Rank Among “Best Beaches in North Carolina” in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Contest Wilmington, N.C. – Thursday, May 29, 2025: Just in time for peak...

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WILMINGTON AND BEACHES CVB ANNOUNCES 2025 TOURISM STAR AND TOURISM LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENTS

May. 23, 2025

Wilmington, N.C., May 23, 2025: The Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau [CVB] is pleased to announce the 2025 winners of its annual Tourism Star and Tourism Legacy awards. Kim Hufham,...

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New Hanover County Commissioners Proclaim May 4-10 as National Travel and Tourism Week

Apr. 28, 2025

Wilmington and Beaches CVB to Unveil Tourism Master Plan During Annual Travel Rally Wilmington, N.C. – April 28, 2025: In recognition of the important role that tourism plays in our community, the New...

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Wilmington and Beaches CVB Announces Staff Changes

Mar. 25, 2025

CVB Welcomes New Executive V.P. of Marketing & Strategy; Celebrates Promotion of Sales Team Members Wilmington, N.C. – March 25, 2025: Kim Hufham, president/CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism...

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State & Regional Organizations Host Spring Conferences and Events at Wilmington Convention Center

Mar. 13, 2025

Wilmington, N.C. - March 13, 2025: March and April will be busy months for hosting meetings as travel industry partners in Wilmington and its island beaches welcome attendees of four conferences and...

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The 15th Annual Novant Health Wilmington Marathon to Host Record Breaking Event with 5,000 Athletes

Feb. 11, 2025

Wilmington, N.C., February 11, 2025: Travel industry partners in Wilmington and our island beaches will welcome athletes and their families on Saturday, Feb. 22 for the 15th Annual Novant Health...

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Maximum Port City Kaua Bringing Nearly 6,000 Athletes & Spectators to Wilmington in February

Jan. 21, 2025

Wilmington, N.C. - January 21, 2025: On Feb. 1-2, 2025, travel industry partners in Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome the 2025 Maximum Port City Kaua cheer and dance competition. This...

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7TH ANNUAL WILMINGTON HISTORIC HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K BRINGS 1,300 ATHLETES TO WILMINGTON

Nov. 26, 2024

Wilmington, N.C., November 26, 2024: Travel industry partners in Wilmington and our Island Beaches will welcome more than 1,300 athletes and their families during the first weekend in December for the...

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WILMINGTON TO WELCOME MORE THAN 2500 ATHLETES DURING PARKWAY SUBARU BATTLESHIP NC HALF MARATHON

Nov. 07, 2024

Wilmington, N.C., November 7, 2024: Travel industry partners in New Hanover County will welcome more than 2,500 athletes and their families this month when the 2024 Parkway Subaru Battleship NC Half...

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2024 US TENNIS ASSOCIATION NC COMBO DOUBLES STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BRING NEARLY 3,000 TO WILMINGTON

Oct. 22, 2024

Wilmington, N.C. - October 21, 2024: Travel industry partners in Wilmington and our island beaches will welcome athletes and their guests for the 2024 USTA N.C. Combo Doubles State Championships at...

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