A groundbreaking ceremony took place today at the site of the new Classic Center Arena in Athens, GA. Members of the community, media, and politicians gathered for this exciting moment presented by…
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Athens, GA (January 31, 2022) - Katie Williams, director of the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been named one of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Gamechangers, a group of ten community…
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Local Athens Breweries Band Together To Create A New Experience The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau has unveiled a new experience, the Athens Beer Trail –– a self-guided brewery tour designed to…
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…
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Each May for the past 38 years, National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) has celebrated the contributions of the travel industry. This May, after travel ground to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic…
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The 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…
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As 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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In a time when travel is at a standstill the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) wants to shine a light on the huge impact tourism and hospitality has on the local economy and community. The…
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The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) understands that many businesses have been affected by the recent changes due to COVID-19. In order to garner support for the travel, tourism and…
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ATHENS, GA (March 10, 2020)— Meredith Corporation’s Southern Living announced the winners of the fourth annual South’s Best Awards on Tuesday, March 10. This year the city of Athens, Georgia has been…
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