Press Releases

Wilmington, NC: The Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau [CVB] is pleased to announce that Molly Johnson, Director of Convention Sales, is the 2018 recipient of Meeting Professionals International—Carolinas Chapter [MPI-CC] prestigious Hall of Fame Award. The Hall of Fame Award ... More »

Wilmington, NC: On June 21-24, travel industry partners in Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome the 2018 North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Annual Meeting. More than 650 attendees, along with additional guests and family members, will bring a total of approximately 800 people to the ... More »

WILIMINGTON, NC: Planning a family vacation can be tough. Making sure the kids get their beach day and ensuring parents have a chance to try the local IPA while also selecting vacation activities for the whole family can be a stressful and daunting task. With activities that both adults and kids can ... More »

Wilmington, NC: On May 19-20, travel industry partners in Wilmington, North Carolina and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach will welcome the 25th Annual Seaside Soccer Classic , a youth soccer tournament sanctioned by the NC Youth Soccer Association. Hosted by ... More »

Wilmington, NC: From its charming riverfront to nearby island beaches, Wilmington, North Carolina is known for sweeping coastal landscapes. An alluring sight to behold year-round, springtime in Wilmington is especially dazzling when gazillions of azaleas add colorful pink, red and purple accents. ... More »

Wilmington, NC: While a trip to the coast is most often associated with summertime, visitors to Wilmington, North Carolina and its island beaches during the winter months will find there’s no shortage of things to do. In fact it’s a favorite time of year for locals like Gwenyfar Rohler, an author ... More »

Wilmington, NC: Three events held in Wilmington and its island beaches have been selected as Southeast Tourism Society [STS] Top 20 Events during the months of January through March, 2018. The North Carolina Jazz Festival makes a return appearance on the prestigious STS Top 20 Events list, as does ... More »

Wilmington, NC: AAA Carolinas recently announced its 2018 AAA Four Diamond North Carolina recipients. Three Wilmington hospitality businesses have once again received the coveted recognition. Two premier bed and breakfast inns located in Wilmington’s River District earned AAA’s prestigious Four ... More »

Wilmington, NC: Wilmington has been selected as one of TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice “ Top Destinations on the Rise – United States .” The vibrant riverfront city, also home to three nearby island beaches, ranked third out of 10 on the coveted TripAdvisor list that reveals the top trending ... More »

Wilmington, NC: The last weekend in November officially kicks off the holidays with events for all ages that reflect the traditions, culture and spirit of Wilmington, North Carolina and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach. Colorful flotillas (lighted boat parades) usher in the season ... More »