Category: Press Releases

2023 Visitor Impact for New Hanover County; Record Spending Sets New Benchmark

Aug. 13, 2024

County Spending by Domestic Visitors Increases by 5.9 Percent to Exceed $1.1 Billion Wilmington, N.C.- August 13, 2024 — Domestic and international visitors to and within New Hanover County spent more...

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NC Healthcare Engineers Association Returns to Wilmington for 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition

Jul. 31, 2024

Wilmington, N.C. - July 31, 2024: On August 6-9, travel industry partners in Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome members of the North Carolina Healthcare Engineers Association [ NCHEA] when...

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Wilmington Beaches Rank In Top 4 “Best Beaches in NC” in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Contest

May. 31, 2024

USA TODAY 10Best Shines Spotlight on New Hanover County Island Beaches Wilmington, N.C. – Friday, May 31, 2024: Just in time to jumpstart the summer travel season, three New Hanover County island...

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FlightBridgeED to Hold Annual Symposium in Wilmington for the First Time, June 10-12

May. 30, 2024

Wilmington, N.C. - May 30, 2024: On June 10-12, travel industry partners in Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome the 7th annual FlightBridgeED Air & Surface Transport (FAST24) Symposium.

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Wilmington to Host the 25th Anniversary Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference June 4-6

May. 20, 2024

Wilmington, N.C. - May 20, 2024: On June 4-6, travel industry partners in Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome the 25th edition of the flagship East Coast Techno Security & Digital Forensics...

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WILMINGTON AND BEACHES CVB ANNOUNCES 2024 TOURISM STAR AND TOURISM LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENTS

May. 20, 2024

Wilmington, N.C., May 20, 2024 : In observance of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 19-25), the Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau [CVB] is pleased to announce the winners of the...

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Wilmington & Beaches CVB Celebrates Local Travel Industry To Kick off National Travel & Tourism Week

May. 08, 2024

Wilmington, N.C. – May 7, 2024: In recognition of tourism’s important role in our community, the New Hanover County Commissioners approved a Proclamation during their May 6 meeting that designates May...

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Carolina Beach Wrestling National Championships & World Team Qualifiers Return This Weekend

May. 06, 2024

Wilmington, N.C., May 6, 2024: Travel industry partners in New Hanover County will welcome athletes and their families this weekend, May 10-12, when the 2024 Beach Wrestling Nationals and World Team...

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The NCASA Returns to Wilmington Convention Center for 2024 Annual Conference

Mar. 13, 2024

Wilmington, N.C. - March 13, 2024: On March 20-22, travel industry partners in Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome back members of the NCASA (North Carolina Association of School...

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Southern Living Announces 2024 South's Best Awards

Mar. 06, 2024

Wilmington, N.C. (#1) Claims Top Spot Among Southern Living’s 2024 “South’s Best Cities on the Rise”; Wrightsville Beach is the North Carolina Winner for “Best Waterfront Town in Every Southern...

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