Category: Press Releases

2017 Visitor Impact for New Hanover County

Aug. 23, 2018

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.

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Wilmington & Wrightsville Beach Among Nominees for Southern Living's "South's Best 2019" Contest

Aug. 21, 2018

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...

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Molly Johnson, CVB Director of Convention Sales, Receives Hall of Fame Award from MPI-CC

Jun. 18, 2018

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...

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NC Bar Association 2018 Annual Meeting Returns to Wilmington & Island Beaches

Jun. 18, 2018

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...

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25th Annual Seaside Soccer Classic to Bring 4,125 Youth Soccer Players to Region

May. 14, 2018

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...

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Much Ado about Spring: North Carolina Azalea Festival Salutes the Season

Mar. 28, 2018

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...

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Wilmington’s Midwinter Events Celebrate Music, Wine, Craft Beer, Arts & More

Jan. 30, 2018

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...

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SOUTHEAST TOURISM SOCIETY TOP 20 EVENTS FOR WINTER INCLUDE 2 IN WILMINGTON, 1 IN WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

Jan. 24, 2018

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...

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THREE WILMINGTON HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES RECEIVE 2018 AAA FOUR DIAMOND DISTINCTION

Jan. 18, 2018

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...

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TripAdvisor Names Wilmington, NC Amongst 2018 Travelers’ Choice Top Destinations on the Rise

Jan. 12, 2018

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...

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