Athens CVB July 2021 Partner Newsletter
July 2021 Newsmakers // Opportunities // New Developments in Tourism ATHENS RESTAURANT WEEK GOING ON NOW! We are in the midst…
Continue ReadingVisit Athens GA is the official destination marketing organization for Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Our primary goal is to increase the economic impact of the hospitality and visitor industry by attracting individual visitors, group tours and meetings and conventions to Athens. Tourism WORK$ for Athens, contributing more than $338 million in spending, more than 3,900 jobs and $27.3 million in local and state tax revenue in 2021. Each Athens-Clarke household would need to be taxed an additional $543 per year to replace taxes generated by tourism economic activity.
July 2021 Newsmakers // Opportunities // New Developments in Tourism ATHENS RESTAURANT WEEK GOING ON NOW! We are in the midst…
Continue ReadingINAUGURAL EVENT JULY 10-17 The first-ever Athens Restaurant Week will take place July 10-17, 2021. The highly anticipated event will feature curated menus and specials from the best restaurants and…
Continue ReadingGrant funding will provide financial support for tourism marketing campaign. The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announced it has been awarded a Tourism Recovery Marketing Grant from…
Continue ReadingATHENS NOW // CVB NEWSLETTER February 2021 Newsmakers // Opportunities // New Developments in Tourism 81% Making…
Continue ReadingATHENS, GA -- The winner of the University of Georgia’s 2020 Summer Design Sprint Competition, GiftAStay is a hub for hotel-gifting in Athens, Ga. Terry College of Business Marketing students Abigail…
Continue ReadingThe Classic Center Authority congratulates Chuck Jones, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Outreach of The Classic Center and former director of the Athens (GA) Convention and Visitors Bureau…
Continue ReadingCooler weather isn’t the only thing returning to Athens this fall: football is being played between the hedges, trails are lined with the look and feeling of fall, and socially distant events are popping up on the calendar. From nature walks to patio talks, visitors to Athens can safely experience the thrill of a weekend away while enjoying ample opportunities for safe and scenic open spaces. Anyone longing for a getaway should reclaim the Book Now button and choose an ATHventure…
Continue ReadingAnyone who has ever been to Athens can agree that there’s something special about it. The vibrant outdoor parks, lively downtown scene, and friendly people all set this little town apart. But perhaps…
Continue ReadingAs Georgia begins to reopen, Athens-Clarke County remains committed to the health and safety of residents, visitors, businesses, and employees as the community works together to mitigate the spread of…
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