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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. — UGA Performing Arts Center Director Jeffrey Martin has announced the roster of artists for the 2018-19 season. "The Performing Arts Center is a true gem in the community, and I am

Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2018) – Destinations International Foundation Chair Stephanie Pace Brown and President and CEO of Explore Asheville and Destinations International President and CEO Don Welsh

On Sunday, January 21, Athens-Clarke County received a 2018 Live, Work, Play City Award presented by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), in conjunction with Georgia Trend magazine, during GMA’s annual Mayors’ Day conference in Atlanta.

There were a total of nine cities in three population categories – small (population under 4,999), medium (5,000-24,999) and large (more than 25,000) – that received this year’s award. These cities will be featured in the February 2018 issue of Georgia Trend.

The Classic Center was recently chosen as one of 85 recipients for the Northstar Meetings Group’s 2017 Stella Awards. The Stella Awards recognize organizations in various categories and regions from around the globe that consistently deliver quality service and innovation to meeting and event professionals. The Classic Center was chosen as the winner for the Southeast.

Athens, GA. (September 8, 2017) – The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is seeking nominations for its Annual Hospitality Awards, which will be announced at the CVB Annual Meeting on October

In this issue...CVB Wrapping up Summer Campaign, CVB Sales on the Road, 2017-2018 Visitors Guides and Maps Available, Hospitality Newsmakers, Local Connections, and more!

$15,000 Awarded for Local Product Development in Tourism

ATHENS, GA - (July 7, 2017) - The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), along with The Classic Center and The Classic Center Cultural

Pictured above (L to R): CVB Director of Marketing & Communications Hannah Smith, GACVB Executive Director Julie Musselman, and CVB PR Coordinator Khyra Walker

Athens, Ga. (March 9, 2017) – The