Category: Press Releases

2020 Visitor Impact for New Hanover County

Oct. 14, 2021

Wilmington, N.C.— Domestic visitors to and within New Hanover County spent an estimated $598 million in 2020, which represents a decrease of -22.6 percent from 2019 spending. New Hanover County ranks...

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AENC 66th Annual Meeting To Bring Meeting Professional And Suppliers To Wilmington and Beaches

Jul. 15, 2021

Wilmington, NC: With gathering restrictions lifted statewide there are once again promising signs of life for meetings and conventions. On July 18, the Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC)...

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National Travel and Tourism Week 2021: Wilmington and Beaches CVB Celebrates the ‘Power of Travel’

Apr. 30, 2021

Wilmington, NC: National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the critical role that travel will play in driving...

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NHC Tourism Development Authority Announces 2021 Board of Directors Appointments and Officers

Apr. 28, 2021

Wilmington, NC: Kim Hufham, President/CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), announced the 2021 appointments and officers to serve on the TDA Board of Directors.

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Wilmington Riverwalk Voted as #2 Best Riverwalk in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award Contest

Feb. 26, 2021

Wilmington, NC: The Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau [CVB] is pleased to announce that the Wilmington Riverwalk was voted as the #2 Best Riverwalk, according to the 10Best...

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2019 Visitor Impact for New Hanover County

Sep. 04, 2020

Wilmington, NC: Domestic visitors to and within New Hanover County spent a record $658.78 million in 2019, an increase of 7.5 percent from 2018. New Hanover County ranks 8th in visitor spending among...

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Wilmington and Island Beaches, NC: We're Open for You

Jun. 10, 2020

Wilmington, NC: Wilmington and Island Beaches, N.C., is welcoming visitors that have been home-bound in recent months to take a road trip to the coast to enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities and...

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Wilmington and Beaches CVB Celebrates Hospitality Industry with “Spirit of Travel” Theme

May. 04, 2020

Wilmington, NC: While it may seem unusual to celebrate travel and tourism during a time when travel is temporarily paused, National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3-9, 2020) actually means more this...

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NCTIA Tourism Marketing Achievement Award

Sep. 19, 2019

Wilmington, NC: Kim Hufham, President/CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority, is pleased to announce that the Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently...

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2018 Visitor Impact for New Hanover County

Aug. 15, 2019

Wilmington, NC: Governor Roy Cooper announced today that domestic visitors to and within New Hanover County spent a record $612.92 million in 2018, an increase of 6% from 2017. The data comes from an...

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