Athens, GA (April 8, 2019) - On Thursday, March 28, at Terrapin Brewery, the Athens CVB brought together local sports and recreational stakeholders to discuss growing sports tourism in the community. Randy DuTeau, vice president of strategy and development of Due North Sports Partners, presented key findings and recommendations from his community assessment on the viability of pursuing and growing the sports tourism market…
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This month at the CVB: CVB launches new commercials on Hulu, New website coming in the fall, CVB Advisory Board meeting and much more…
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ATHENS, GA (February 26, 2019) Athens is debuting new events and attractions as well as bringing back old favorites, making it one of Georgia’s best getaways this spring. The first-ever Athens Burger…
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This month at the CVB: Winners announced for the local product development grant, Homewood Suites ribbon-cutting ceremony, Athens represented at Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day, Athens Burger week…
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ATHENS, GA (Feb. 8, 2019) – Tourism and arts professionals from Athens joined Governor Brian P. Kemp and other professionals from across Georgia for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the…
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Athens, GA (February 7, 2019) – The Athens Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) and The Classic Center were both named as 2018 Readers’ Choice Award winners for top meeting sites in the December 2018…
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This month at the CVB: What's New in Athens 2019, CVB sees positive results with CrowdRiff, Athens Burger week is coming, Homewood Suites Grand Opening, and much more…
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ATHENS, GA (January 7, 2019) – There will be more to love in Athens, Georgia, in 2019. The community will experience continued expansion in the brewery, dining and hotel segments of the hospitality industry, as well as new entertainment and recreation opportunities. The city’s mix of preservation and constant renewal allows visitors to revisit favorite spots and experience new restaurants and attractions that keep every visit to Athens exciting…
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This month at the CVB: Homewood Suites opens its doors, the CVB welcomes Cheryle Potterf, the CVB attends the Historic Heartland Association. Read more, inside…
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ATHENS, Georgia (November 27, 2018) --The holiday season in Athens, Georgia, offers many opportunities for endless celebrations. Now is the time to plan a holiday vacation in Georgia. Visitors can enjoy festive heritage events, artist markets for one-of-a-kind gifts, world-class entertainment and holiday productions, and, as always in Athens, live music…
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