https://visitowensboro.com/2019/03/cvb-hoping-tour-operators-visit-will-increase-visitors/?olink=%2Fcategory%2Fnews%2Fwhat-others-are-saying%2F&otitle=What+Others+Are+Saying&rtax=category&rterm=538 Mark Calitri, CVB president, said earlier that the idea was 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.”Calitri said Dave Kirk, Visit Owensboro, Destination Management will be spearheading the project. ‘It all starts with establishing a relationship with the tour operators and we will have a great opportunity to start…
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Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Top things to do in Owensboro from Trip Advisor
Trip Advisor is a great resource to provide valuable information on things to do in Owensboro. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g39722-Owensboro_Kentucky-Vacations.htmlVisit Owensboro is the official destination marketing organization for Owensboro and Daviess County Kentucky. www.visitowensboro.com Mark Calitri serves as President/CEO.
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: 5 cool things to do in Owensboro Kentucky
Bill says it all https://www.billontheroad.com/5-cool-things-to-do-in-owensboro-ky/Visit Owensboro is the official destination marketing organization for Owensboro and Daviess County Kentucky. www.visitowensboro.com Mark Calitri serves as President/CEO.
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Visit Owensboro launches newsletter to help businesses, attractions
Mark A. Calitri, President of Visit Owensboro said, “this was a valuable community wide initiative being spearheaded by Dave Kirk. Its vital for our community to work strategically together in providing the highest level of guest service as possible. This higher level of service is what separates Owensboro from our competitors.”Dave Kirk, the CVB’s destination management director, said it will be especially helpful for restaurants to know when a…
2019 Home & Garden Show
Eager for warm weather and blooming, green scenery again? The Home Builders Association of Owensboro is looking forward to helping homeowners shake off the cold winter weather and plan their spring and summer projects next month! The Owensboro Convention Center will host the 2019 Home & Garden Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3. Exhibits will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.…
Top 3 Things to Do in Owensboro This Weekend: Feb. 22-24
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum hosts Rhonda Vincent on Saturday, February 23 at 8 p.m. Vincent is known for her high-energy personality and talents which power one of the hottest shows in bluegrass music! World class musicians and an award-winning voice set the stage for a one-of-a-kind, must-see performance. Announced as the “Queen of Bluegrass” by the Wall Street Journal, Vincent will…
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Tourism officials trying to make Owensboro a destination
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Tourism officials trying to make Owensboro a destinationhttp://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/ap/article_44825af8-f411-11e8-8846-536cac7481c5.html“We’re partnering with the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum and O.Z. Tyler Distillery to promote Owensboro,” Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said Wednesday. “When we split the costs three ways, billboards are affordable.“We’re trying to market Owensboro as a destination,” Dave Kirk, the CVB’s destination management director, said of the billboard.…
CVB is courting bus tour operators
The Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau will play host to nine bus tour operators from seven states and Canada on Friday. Mark 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…
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Daviess County Kentucky continues to thrive!
According to the Messenger Inquirer-Daviess County has again received top marks from national bond rating company Moody’s Investor Services for its strong credit position, according to a report released March 22. ‘This highlights the strong leadership coming from Daviess County and will only help Visit Owensboro generate more business through tourism,” said Mark Calitri. http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/local/county-receives-high-credit-rating/article_4d3c744e-100a-5b2e-966b-32c2654d5f56.html Visit Owensboro is the official destination marketing organization for Owensboro and Daviess County Kentucky.…
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Hear the Music Brand USA marketing campaign features Owensboro Kentucky
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, Las Vegas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nashville, Tennessee, New Orleans, Owensboro and West Hollywood, California. https://www.thebrandusa.com/media-events/news/brand-usa-expands-creative-music-campaign-showcase-endless-destination-experiences Mark Calitri, Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau executive director, made the announcement during a report before Daviess Fiscal Court Thursday evening.“We’re hoping to…