Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

08/23/2010
A Woman's Day in... Charlotte
Make the most of your time in North Carolina’s largest city “It’s hard to find a true local in Charlotte because so many people move here and their whole family follows,” says Stacy Gorelick, a... Details>>

08/11/2010
August 2010 Barometer Report
Click here to view/download the August 2010 Barometer Report. This monthly report, designed to keep our key constituencies well-informed, is an environmental scan of national and local hospitality... Details>>

07/28/2010
Charlotte to DNC: We're the 'new American city'
State, local leaders wrap up two days of lobbying visitors to hold 2012 Democratic convention in Charlotte. Leaders of Charlotte's bid to win the 2012 Democratic national convention wrapped up... Details>>

07/27/2010
3 Ways Democrats, Charlotte Could Bond
And business leaders need to pony up for national convention. Unless Jim Rogers builds a few luxury hotels right quick or Anthony Foxx renovates the arena this morning, Charlotte can do only so... Details>>

07/26/2010
Girls Softball Teams Are Invading Rock Hill, Charlotte
The folks at the Rock Hill Parks and Recreation Department know the drill. At least 205 girls fast pitch softball teams are invading the Charlotte area and checking in for this year's NSA Class A... Details>>

07/16/2010
Push Builds for Democratic Convention in Charlotte
City leaders hire consultants to help Charlotte prepare for visit from party's site selection team. Charlotte leaders ramped up their push for the 2012 Democratic National Convention on Thursday,... Details>>

07/14/2010
July 2010 Barometer Report
Click here to view/download the July 2010 Barometer Report. This monthly report, designed to keep our key constituencies well-informed, is an environmental scan of national and local hospitality... Details>>

06/30/2010
DNC Selects Charlotte as Finalist to Host 2012 National Convention
The City of Charlotte was announced as a finalist to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention today by the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Hosting the national convention could bring an... Details>>

06/30/2010
Charlotte a Finalist to Host 2012 Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Committee has named Charlotte a finalist to host its 2012 national convention. The three other finalists are Cleveland, Minneapolis and St. Louis. Hosting the national... Details>>

06/21/2010
Fifth Semi-Annual "Queen's Feast" Charlotte Restaurant Week Scheduled for July 16-25
The fifth outing of the semi-annual "Queen's Feast" Charlotte Restaurant Week™ will run ten days from Friday, July 16, through Sunday, July 25. This summer's promotion will feature 88... Details>>

06/11/2010
NASCAR Hall of Fame Completes Opening Month; Receives Positive Feedback
The NASCAR Hall of Fame today concluded a successful event-filled opening month that included its grand opening, inaugural Induction Ceremony and Food Lion Speed Street all in the first 21 days of... Details>>

06/11/2010
I Can See Wall-to-Wall Specialty Chemical Networking at InformexUSA 2011
The following appeared on SOCMA Blog This time last week, I was basking in the North Carolina sun with more than 20 other marketing professionals from the specialty chemical manufacturing industry.... Details>>

06/09/2010
May Events Draw Record Tourism Numbers for Charlotte
Events produce more than $400 million in economic impact April showers have brought a lot more than May flowers this year for Charlotte. Several large-scale events, including the Quail Hollow... Details>>

06/09/2010
June 2010 Barometer Report
Click here to view/download the June 2010 Barometer Report. This monthly report, designed to keep our key constituencies well-informed, is an environmental scan of national and local hospitality... Details>>

06/07/2010
US Airways adds non-stop flights to two Mexico vacation destinations
US Airways Saturday began non-stop flights from Charlotte to two Mexico vacation destinations: Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos. The service, which is open to 124 travelers, operates year-round on... Details>>

05/21/2010
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority Enters Into Agreement With Starbooker Presents, LLC
Firm will provide event booking and contract negotiation services for Ovens Auditorium and Bojangles’ Coliseum The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) has announced the engagement of... Details>>

05/19/2010
Events Last Week Attracted 85,000 Visitors
Visitors who descended on Charlotte's center city area for the National Rifle Association convention, UltraSwim and other events last weekend were the equivalent themselves of North Carolina's... Details>>

05/18/2010
National Baptist Congress Gears Up For Its 104th Annual Convention
The National Baptist Congress, under the leadership of Dr. T. B. Boyd III, is preparing to convene in Charlotte, NC on June 13-18, 2010 at the Charlotte Convention Center. This is the 104th week-long... Details>>

05/14/2010
Visit Charlotte Names Senior Director Sales
Hospitality and Tourism Veteran Bill McMillan Joins the Team Visit Charlotte is pleased to announce the addition of its new Senior Director of Sales, Bill McMillan. Formerly the Director of... Details>>

05/12/2010
May 2010 Barometer Report
Click here to view/download the May 2010 Barometer Report. This monthly report, designed to keep our key constituencies well-informed, is an environmental scan of national and local hospitality... Details>>

05/12/2010
Hall of Fame Blends NASCAR's Past, Future
Opening day hails NASCAR history in high-tech fashion John Freeman and his father-in-law drove up to Charlotte Motor Speedway in June 1960 to see their first NASCAR race, the World 600. Freeman had... Details>>

05/12/2010
NRA Convention May Draw 70,000 to Uptown Charlotte This Weekend
Touted as Charlotte's biggest-ever convention, it's expected to pump $20 million into local economy. The last time the National Rifle Association came to Charlotte, then-NRA president Charlton... Details>>

05/07/2010
NASCAR Hall Sure Bait For Tourism, Conventions: Newman
Next week, the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority makes its first foray into the museum world. Tuesday’s opening of the $200 million NASCAR Hall of Fame and the recent debut of an adjacent... Details>>

04/29/2010
New, Larger Ballroom May Boost Business
Convention Center adds 40,000 feet of space in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. A new ballroom at the Charlotte Convention Center is the latest tool to attract conventions - and the big spending that comes... Details>>

04/22/2010
Arts Campaign Hits Goal, Thanks to Levines, Duke
Wells Fargo Cultural Campus will now be called Levine Center for the Arts In honor of a $15 million gift from one of Charlotte's leading philanthropic families, the new arts complex on South Tryon... Details>>

04/21/2010
Inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets on Sale April 24
Tickets for the Inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony go on sale at 10 a.m. EDT April 24 through Ticketmaster. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT May 23 in the Charlotte Convention... Details>>

04/16/2010
Charlotte Sports - Big Bucks
It's a big day in the sports world for Charlotte. The Bobcats celebrating their first time in the playoffs with a huge rally on Thursday. And Tiger Woods announcing he will return to Charlotte to... Details>>

04/15/2010
CIAA Tournament Continues to Shine
Marquee Event Matches Success of Previous Years The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and the city of Charlotte together produced another successful Tournament for the member... Details>>

04/14/2010
April 2010 Barometer Report
Click here to view/download the April 2010 Barometer Report. This monthly report, designed to keep our key constituencies well-informed, is an environmental scan of national and local hospitality... Details>>

04/07/2010
Americans Rebuild For The 'New Urban Century'
In Charlotte, North Carolina, commuters zip along a sparkling new light rail system into a booming downtown district. In Sacramento, California, construction workers hammer away at the next... Details>>

04/07/2010
Food Lion Speed Street Welcomes New Location
NASCAR Hall of Fame Included in Footprint Food Lion Speed Street, the three-day festival scheduled for May 27 to May 29 and located in Charlotte, N.C., will entertain more than 400,000 fans in a new... Details>>

04/02/2010
Charlotte Bowl Game Will Continue Beyond End of Meineke Car Care Centers Sponsorship
New Title Sponsorship Pursued for 2011 and Beyond Charlotte Collegiate Football, operator of the Meineke Car Care Bowl and Charlotte ACC Football Championship games, clarified today that the bowl... Details>>

03/29/2010
New Ballroom Boosting Charlotte’s Convention Appeal
A new ballroom already appears to be reaping economic dividends for Charlotte’s convention and trade show business, one of the many sectors that have slowed during the recession. The... Details>>

03/28/2010
Arts Oasis in a Sporty Town
The landscape of the uptown district of Charlotte, N.C., is dominated by mega-sports domes like the Bank of America Stadium, home to the Carolina Panthers, and the much-ballyhooed Nascar Hall of Fame,... Details>>

03/15/2010
Cover Story: Destination - Charlotte, USA
Tourism and hospitality employs 50,000 people in the Charlotte area. That's more than the banking or health care industries. Now, a federal plan just signed into law positions our city for a... Details>>

03/10/2010
March 2010 Barometer Report
Attached you will find the March 2010 Barometer Report. This monthly report, designed to keep our key constituencies well-informed, is an environmental scan of national and local hospitality... Details>>

03/08/2010
What Does the Travel Promotion Act Mean for Charlotte?
New act recently signed by Obama to encourage international travel The travel and tourism industry is set to get a boost this year thanks to President Obama’s support of the Travel Promotion Act,... Details>>

03/08/2010
"Race-Cation" in Charlotte: The New Affordable Family Getaway
Fast Cars, Big Stars, a Tour of History and a High-Speed Coaster Make for a Great Vacation in Spring Season of Speed It’s not a vacation any more, it’s a “race-cation”, where speed, excitement and... Details>>

03/01/2010
In the City: Charlotte
The real stars in Charlotte, N.C., are the pedal-to-the-metal guys—the super-fast stock-car drivers of NASCAR. On race days, the drivers rank as kings of the Queen City. But those who don’t place... Details>>

02/23/2010
Chowan Changed CIAA In A 'Eureka Moment'
When Chowan University President Christopher White was growing up in northeastern Georgia during the 1950s, he lived in an era when the rules of society routinely separated blacks and whites. Although... Details>>

02/22/2010
Basketball Is Only The Tip Of The Fun At CIAA Tourney
CIAA tourney, back in Charlotte, is as much about history and reunions as it is basketball. Each year, like many CIAA alums, Tim Grant gathers his family for a February drive to Charlotte. They... Details>>

02/17/2010
And the CSM of the Year Award Goes to ...
They're lifesavers. They're meeting experts. They're mentors. They're you're best friend on-site. They're convention services managers. And here are the best for 2010. Who could forget the MTV Video... Details>>

02/17/2010
Paula Deen Postponed
It is with tremendous regret that we confirm both Paula Deen’s performances for Saturday, February 20 at Ovens Auditorium are being postponed. We hope to announce a rescheduled date soon. Ticket... Details>>

02/16/2010
Visit Charlotte Names New Director of Business Development & Tourism
Visit Charlotte is proud to announce its new Director of Business Development and Tourism, Brandy Richard. Richard will transition from her role as Marketing Manager within the organization to the... Details>>

02/12/2010
An Enigmatic Land of Great Expectations
Museum Review | Levine Museum of the New South It is unlikely that anything resembling the impressive Levine Museum of the New South would exist anywhere else. A museum of the New North or the New... Details>>

02/10/2010
February 2010 Barometer Report
Attached you will find the February 2010 Barometer Report. This monthly report, designed to keep our key constituencies well-informed, is an environmental scan of national and local... Details>>

02/10/2010
CIAA Tourney Returns With Sports and Socials
The basketball event in Charlotte still has a year left on contract. Talks are on for more. The CIAA basketball tournament is thriving in Charlotte, the conference commissioner said Tuesday as he... Details>>

01/28/2010
Visit Charlotte Welcomes New Group Tour Sales Manager
Position to Oversee Group Tour Operators, Motorcoaches, and More Heading to the Region Visit Charlotte is pleased to welcome a new Group Tour Sales Manager, Stephanie Grocki, to the ranks,... Details>>

01/21/2010
Hall Has Major Wow Factor
Scheduled to open on May 11, the new NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte will combine new methods of presentation with over 60 years of the sanctioning body’s history. The facility in downtown... Details>>

01/19/2010
New Information Center Highlights Charlotte Tourism
Revamped Visitor Info Center another state of the art amenity for airport visitors Introduced by both Tim Newman with the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) and Jerry Orr of the Charlotte... Details>>

01/13/2010
January 2010 Barometer Report
Attached you will find the January 2010 Barometer Report. This monthly report, designed to keep our key constituencies well-informed, is an environmental scan of national and local hospitality... Details>>

01/02/2010
Bechtler Throws Open Its Doors
New museum offers a close, personal look at one family's collection of modern art When the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art finally opens its doors to the public at noon today, anyone can enter for... Details>>