Press Releases

Wilmington area officially welcomes visitors following Hurricane Florence Wilmington, N.C. – Oct. 4, 2018 – Wilmington and Island Beaches, N.C. , is open for business once again following Hurricane Florence. Most area attractions, restaurants, retailers and other businesses in Wilmington, Carolina ... More »

Wilmington, NC: Kim Hufham, President/CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority, is pleased to share positive news announced today by N.C. Secretary of Commerce Anthony M. Copeland. Tourism spending by domestic visitors to the state and to New Hanover County increased in 2017, ... More »

Wilmington, NC: It’s time to show Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach some love—with our votes! Southern Living – a subsidiary of Time, Inc. – recently launched its annual “South’s Best 2019” contest whereby readers are invited to vote for their favorite Southern spots. This year’s list of nominees ... More »

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 »