Press Releases

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 annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of ... More »

Wilmington, NC : The Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau [CVB] is pleased to announce that three of its sales team members recently received industry honors and board appointments. CVB Director of Convention Sales Molly Johnson, CMP, has been awarded the Meeting Professionals ... More »

Wilmington, NC: On May 18-19, travel industry partners in Wilmington, North Carolina and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach will welcome the 26th Annual Seaside Soccer Classic, a youth soccer tournament sanctioned by the N.C. Youth Soccer Association. Hosted by ... More »

Wilmington, NC: Travel partners across New Hanover County will rally during National Travel and Tourism Week, May 5-11, to celebrate the positive impacts of travel on our community. Now in its 36th year, National Travel & Tourism Week is an annual tradition for the travel and tourism industry to ... More »

Wilmington, NC: The new Aloft Coastline Hotel, located along the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington and within walking distance of the Wilmington Convention Center, officially broke ground today. Once complete, the Aloft will join other accommodations and meeting facilities in Wilmington’s ... More »

Wilmington, NC: Spring break can seem an eternity away during the winter months. Fortunately, a “pre-spring” getaway to Wilmington can provide a winter respite to bridge the gap. Locals and return visitors to Wilmington and its island beaches know that there’s a sweet spot between the holidays and ... More »

Wilmington, NC: The Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau [CVB] is pleased to announce that the destination—Wilmington and Island Beaches—was voted as “Best Weekend Getaway” during the 2018 WRAL Out and About Voters’ Choice Award contest. Winners were announced during the WRAL Out & ... More »

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 »