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…
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Mark Calitri speaks tourism: 2A State Championships a success for Owensboro Kentucky
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: 2A State Championships a success for Owensboro Kentucky http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/local/inclement-weather-cost-a-tourney/article_2915850e-9e4e-5619-810c-c942b53388cb.html Mark Calitri, CVB president, said, “We’re an events town. We need events to draw people to Owensboro.”And the strategy is working. The 3 percent tax on hotel room rentals in January is up 10.7 percent from last year. This success is highlighting…
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Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Visit Owensboro earns 3 statewide awards during Kentucky Tourism Industry Association conference
The Owensboro Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau earns three state wide awards for excellence! https://www.owensborotimes.com/features/business/2018/11/kirk-named-2018-ktia-emerging-leader/ “2018 is turning out to be a tremendous year for Visit Owensboro,” said Mark Calitri, President/CEO of the Owensboro Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit Owensboro earned:2018 Silver Traverse Award for promotional video2018 Gold Traverse Award for…
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The official State of Kentucky visitor guides are now available and offers the most reliable source for information on planning your travels to Kentucky. “Visit Owensboro’s ad is prominently displayed in this year’s guide and highlights Owensboro as the cultural and culinary hub of Western Kentucky, “said Mark A. Calitri, president/CEO of the Owensboro Daviess…
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Visit Owensboro and Spectra earn Convention South award
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Visit Owensboro and Spectra earn Convention South award https://exhibitcitynews.com/owensboro-again-honored-with-conventionsouths-readers-choice-award/ Spectra, the providers of venue management and food services & hospitality to Kentucky’s Owensboro Convention Center, and the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau are excited to announce that they have each received the 2018 Readers’ Choice Award from ConventionSouth, the…
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Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Visit Owensboro embarks on ambitious plan to attract tour operators from across the United States
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…
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Owensboro Kentucky named one of ten American Music City Destinations by Brand USA
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…
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…
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…
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…