Category: Press Releases

The 2023 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon to Bring More than 2,500 Athletes and Spectators

Oct. 30, 2023

Wilmington, NC: Travel industry partners in New Hanover County will welcome more than 2,500 athletes and their families next month when the 2023 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon, GFL 10K and 5K...

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2023 NC Combo Doubles State Championships to Bring Over 2,800 Tennis Players to Wilmington, NC

Oct. 24, 2023

Wilmington, NC: Travel industry partners in Wilmington and our island beaches will welcome athletes and their guests for the 2023 NC Combo Doubles State Championships during two weekends in November...

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Sold-Out 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina Triathlon Returns to Wilmington Oct. 21

Oct. 05, 2023

Wilmington, NC: Travel industry partners in Wilmington and our island beaches will welcome athletes and visitors back for the return of the IRONMAN® 70.3® North Carolina triathlon Oct. 21. General...

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September Brings Two Large State Conferences to Wilmington

Sep. 08, 2023

Wilmington, NC: September is set to be a busy month for hosting meetings as travel industry partners in Wilmington and its Island Beaches welcome attendees for NC Project LEAD, Inc.'s Socioeconomic...

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East Coast Migrant Head Start Project Announces Professional Development Conference in Wilmington

Aug. 22, 2023

Wilmington, NC: On Aug. 28 travel industry partners in Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome the East Coast Migrant Head Start Project for their 2023 Professional Development Conference. This...

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C.W. Worth House B&B Voted as #1 B&B in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice 2023 Travel Award Contest

Aug. 21, 2023

Wilmington, NC: The Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau [CVB] is pleased to announce that The C.W. Worth House Bed & Breakfast in Wilmington, North Carolina, was voted as the #1 Best...

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2022 Visitor Impact for New Hanover County

Aug. 18, 2023

Wilmington, NC: Domestic and international visitors to and within New Hanover County spent more than $1 billion ($1,059.42 million) in 2022, which represents an increase of 13.9 percent from 2021...

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Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference Moves East Coast Event to Wilmington

May. 26, 2023

Wilmington, NC: On June 5-8, travel industry partners in Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome the 24 th edition of the flagship Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference. This year marks...

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Wilmington and Beaches CVB Announces 2023 Tourism Star and Tourism Legacy Award Recipients

May. 25, 2023

Wilmington, NC: The Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau [CVB] is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Tourism Star and Tourism Legacy awards. Kim Hufham, President/CEO of the...

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Seaside Soccer Classic & Beach Wrestling National Championships Returns this Weekend

May. 16, 2023

Wilmington, NC: Travel industry partners in New Hanover County will welcome athletes and their families next weekend, May 20-21, when two sports events return to Wilmington and Carolina Beach. The...

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