Press Releases

Wilmington, NC: Holiday events in Wilmington, North Carolina and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach fill the months of November and December with a great amount of cheer! Throughout the season, there are twinkling enchanted forests, candlelight home tours, ... More »

Wilmington, NC: In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence’s landfall along our coast nearly two months ago, local residents continue to be impacted in unexpected ways. While competitive sports may not be the first thing that comes to mind, the storm caused nearly 200 youth soccer league games across ... More »

Wilmington, NC : Did you know that Wilmington, North Carolina is among the South’s most haunted cities ? Wilmington’s past is retold year-round on guided ghost walks and paranormal tours. During late October, Halloween-theme events add another dimension with haunted attractions, spooky theatrical ... More »

Wilmington area officially welcomes visitors following Hurricane Florence Wilmington, N.C. – Oct. 16, 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 »