Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Owensboro Kentucky named one of 10 American Music City Destinationshttp://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/local/owensboro-to-be-featured-among-top-american-destinations/article_b0e56c2a-1553-5aff-8337-de27f60841e0.html The city of Owensboro will be featured among 10 must-see destinations this year by a company that markets travel to and within the United States.Brand USA will promote tourism to several major cities and states as part of a campaign that encourages authentic American experiences. Included on the list of 10 are Austin, Texas, Detroit, Miami,…
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Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Moonlite Barbeque to be featured at Bourbon Classic in Louisville Kentucky
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Moonlite to be featured at Bourbon Classic http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/local/moonlite-to-be-featured-at-bourbon-classic/article_6b3c4424-724a-5ff1-a3e3-bffe7261d4aa.html Mutton sliders from Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn will be featured at Louisville’s Bourbon Classic on Feb. 23.The event will also feature three chefs from season 16 of “Top Chef,” which is set in Kentucky.A news release says, “It’s hard to match the authenticity and storied traditions of Kentucky’s beloved bourbon — unless you’re Owensboro’s Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn. The pride…
6th Annual Orchid Show & Sale
Visit one of Owensboro’s best hidden treasures and celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Garden! The Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens hosts their sixth annual Orchid Show & Sale on Saturday, February 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter the Botanical Garden’s The Garden for FREE, visit the conservatory, and take home some of nature’s finest creations! Admission to this event is free with the attendance of the St. Valentine’s…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: Feb. 8-10
Songs from the Stage and Screen Looking for the perfect date to serenade your sweetheart heading into Valentine’s Day? Owensboro Symphony Orchestra and Conductor, Troy Quinn presents Linda Eder, one of the greatest powerhouse voices of our times on the RiverPark Center stage Saturday, February 9 at 7 p.m. Her performance will captivate the audience with favorite hits from the silver screen and stage, including her biggest hits from Broadway’s Jekyll and…
CVB revenue up $25,000 in last 3 months; tourism starting to rebound
For most of 2018, receipts from the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 3 percent tax on hotel room rentals was down from 2017. But things turned around in September. And through November, the room tax brought it $25,194 more than it did in the same months a year earlier. In fact, October was the best October the CVB has ever had, Mark Calitri, the organization’s president, said last…
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Visit Owensboro is courting bus tour operators across the United States
http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/local/cvb-is-courting-bus-tour-operators/article_f0a6610e-6413-5486-bc4a-a5c829b81785.htmlMark Calitri, CVB president, said the idea is to “introduce them to Owensboro and put our community on their road map. These tour operators, if impressed, will book future bus group trips to visit Owensboro.”He said, “Bus groups continue to be a profitable segment of business for most cities across the country.”The success of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is part of the larger Owensboro story,” said…
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Visit Owensboro earns 2018 Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Member of the year award
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Visit Owensboro earns 2018 Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Member of the year award “2018 has been a transformational year for our organization!”, said Mark A. Calitri, president/CEO of Visit Owensboro. Calitri noted that one of the original goals for Owensboro Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau was to develop a strong partnership with the Chamber and support each other’s efforts and work towards a common…
Bill Engvall Dinner & Show
Looking for the perfect event to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Look no further than the Owensboro Convention Center to make it a night out with dinner and a show! Grammy nominated comedian Bill Engvall will perform his new stand-up routine at the Owensboro Convention Center on Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. He’s the voice behind animated series like Bounty Hunters and the face of television shows like The Bill Engvall…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: Feb
West KY Boat & Outdoor Show Take care of all your hunting, fishing, camping, and boating needs at the largest outdoor show in the region! Plus, it’s FREE! The Owensboro Convention Center is hosting the West KY Boat & Outdoor Show, formerly known as the Kentucky Sportsman Show, Friday through Sunday, February 1-3, 2019. The exhibition will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to…
2A Basketball Championships features talented field
The inaugural Kentucky 2A Basketball Championships are finally about to begin, with the Owensboro Sportscenter playing host to the brand new event. Created for mid-sized schools, no local teams are involved with the 2A Championships. However, it is expected to have a big economic impact for the city of Owensboro. The closest participant school geographically is Webster County, with both the girls’ and boys’ teams making their respective field of…