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ATHENS, GA (January 7, 2019) – There will be more to love in Athens, Georgia, in 2019. The community will experience continued expansion in the brewery, dining and hotel segments of the hospitality industry, as well as new entertainment and recreation opportunities. The city’s mix of preservation and constant renewal allows visitors to revisit favorite spots and experience new restaurants and attractions that keep every visit to Athens exciting.

ATHENS, GA (November 20, 2018)-- The Classic Center is proud to partner with the Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation to help give local children the Christmas they deserve. The Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps women receive the tools they need to lead a success life. The purple and white Christmas tree located in the main lobby next to the ATM machine is decorated with various children’s names.

The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), along with The Classic Center and Classic Center Cultural Foundation, will again fund a matching grant program to assist local entities in developing new tourism products and experiences that will attract new overnight visitors to Athens-Clarke County.

The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) held its annual meeting Wednesday, October 24, highlighted by the release of the new economic impact figures for Athens-Clarke County and the presentation of the annual Athens Hospitality Awards.

ATHENS, Ga. (August 6, 2018) – The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), the official destination marketing organization for Athens-Clarke County, has named Nick Arnold as Director of Sales.

The new 2018-2019 Athens Visitors Guide is now available! This piece is a great resource to help with trip planning and includes information on things to do, where to eat, and attractions to visit.

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ATHENS, GA. (May 30, 2018) – The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will host the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Tourism Product Development Resource Team

Piedmont College has partnered with The Classic Center Authority and The Classic Center Cultural Foundation to co-host the Athens Hospitality and Tourism Conference March 27.

The event, which is free

Piedmont Partners with Classic Center Authority and Classic Center Cultural Foundation to launch Hospitality & Tourism Management Program

Piedmont College has partnered with The Classic Center

ATHENS, GA (Jan. 26, 2018) – Tourism professionals from Athens joined Georgia tourism industry leaders and elected officials for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the Capitol on January 23