4/15/24Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Hires Brittany Cockrell as Director of Membership and Corporate EventsAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Brittany Cockrell as director, membership…
2/21/24ACVB Announces Promotion and Managerial Hire Ankita Varman has been promoted to manager, human resources and Candace Woodruff has been hired…
2/14/24Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Promotes Four Members of its Marketing TeamAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces promotions for Aubree Dumas as video production creator/producer;…
2/12/24Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Promotes Two Key Leaders to Senior Vice PresidentAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promotes Sheretha Bell and Cynthia Mokotoff to senior vice…
2/9/24Atlanta Secures Top Spot in Northstar Meetings Group’s Convention Cities Index Atlanta earned the No. 1 ranking in Northstar Meetings Group’s December 2023 Convention Cities…
2/4/24FIFA Announces World Cup 2026™ Schedule, Atlanta to Host Eight Matches, Including Semifinal MatchIn front of a global television audience, FIFA unveiled the Match Schedule for the FIFA World…
1/30/24ACVB Hires New Citywide Sales Executive and International Tourism Sales ManagerAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Jon Herr as citywide sales…
1/15/24ACVB Promotes LyLy Nguyen to Data and Analytics ManagerAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promotes LyLy Nguyen to data and analytics manager. In…
1/12/24Signia by Hilton Debuts Flagship Hotel in Downtown AtlantaHilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the highly anticipated opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta,…
1/10/24Heather Kirksey promoted to vice president at Atlanta Convention & Visitors BureauAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau promoted Heather Kirksey to vice president of public relations, corporate…
1/4/24Jason Lusk Joins Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau as Vice President, Sales Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Jason Lusk as vice president,…
12/5/23Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Wins 2023 Business Traveler Award for “North America’s Best Airport”ATL recognized as passenger favorite for the second consecutive year Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) earned…
11/20/23ACVB Hires Taylor Boser as Social Media ManagerAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Taylor Boser as social media…
10/30/23ACVB Announces Citywide Sales Executive Hire and Long-Time Employee PromotionAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Reneka Edwards and promotion of…
10/26/23Southern Stars Shine in Premiere of MICHELIN Guide AtlantaFive restaurants receive a MICHELIN Star in inaugural selection City boasts two restaurants earning MICHELIN…
10/9/2324th Annual Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame will Induct Three New HonoreesAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) will recognize three new individuals during the 24th annual…
9/26/23MICHELIN Guide Atlanta’s Big Reveal Set For Next MonthThe MICHELIN Guide Atlanta has a confirmed date and venue for its debut event. Chefs…
9/11/23Andrew Clark Joins ACVB as Digital Marketing Manager Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Andrew Clark as digital marketing…
7/17/23ACVB Hires Marcail Bayer as National Sales ManagerAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Marcail Bayer as national sales…
7/11/23The MICHELIN Guide arrives in AtlantaAtlanta becomes ninth MICHELIN Guide destination in North America MICHELIN Guide inspectors are already in…
6/15/23Telemundo Atlanta and Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Co-Produce Cinematic-Style Series Highlighting Latin Culture and Flavors in AtlantaAtlanta con Sabor Latino (Atlanta with Latin Flavor) Series to air on Gray’s Telemundo Affiliated…
4/11/23Premier League Announces Summer Series is Heading to AtlantaThe Premier League announced its first-ever preseason tournament in the United States will take place…
3/22/23Charlene Lopez to become Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Chief Sales Officer in 2024Charlene Lopez, veteran hospitality sales leader and vice president of sales at Atlanta Convention &…
3/8/23ACVB Adds to Sales and Destination Services TeamsAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Lani Garner as citywide sales…
3/2/23Mark Vaughan to Retire from Atlanta Convention & Visitors BureauMark Vaughan, executive vice president and chief sales officer at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau…
2/15/23ACVB Announces Two New Managerial Hires Daniel Treuman and Tanya Hamel Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of…
1/19/23Somers to Serve as 2023 ACVB ChairBob Somers Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) board of directors elected Bob Somers as…
1/12/23Mercedes-Benz Stadium In Atlanta Selected As Site Of Potential Buffalo-Kansas City AFC Championship GameMercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta would host a potential AFC Championship Game between the Buffalo Bills…
12/14/222022 Concludes with Destination Accolades and Industry Awards in AtlantaAtlanta received numerous accolades and awards in 2022, recognizing the city as a premier destination…
10/12/2223rd Annual Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame will Induct Four New HonoreesFrom Left to Right: Michael Allen, Bill Bolling, Anna Hsu and Mack Wilbourn Atlanta Convention…
8/22/22ACVB Launches Destination-Centric Platform in the MetaverseAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) is unveiling Atlanta Meta World, a first-of-its-kind metaverse experience,…
8/16/22ATLANTA TO HOST 2025 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPFor the second time in less than a decade, the city of Atlanta will host…
7/18/22ACVB Promotes Lindsey Raimondi to Public Relations ManagerAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promotes Lindsey Raimondi to public relations manager after nearly…
6/16/22Atlanta Selected As A 2026 World Cup Host CityIt’s official: the FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta. The 2026 FIFA World Cup…
5/19/22Two New Managers Join ACVB’s Marketing TeamEJ King and Daniela Cintron Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of…
3/31/22GWCC Opens Andrew Young International Mall and TerminalGeorgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) celebrates the opening of the new Andrew Young International…
3/3/22Anthony Molino Joins ACVB as Chicago Sales DirectorAnthony Molino Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Anthony Molino as…
2/2/22ACVB Hires New Sales Manager and Promotes Two Long-Time EmployeesAppley-Epstein, Dyson and Douglas Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) welcomes a national sales manager…
12/15/21ACVB Closes 2021 with Destination Accolades and Industry AwardsAtlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail 2021 was a banner year for the city of Atlanta with…
11/22/21National Geographic features Atlanta in Best of the World ListAtlanta has been named to National Geographic’s prestigious Best of the World 2022 list. The…
10/28/21Atlanta named Best in Travel 2022 by Lonely PlanetAtlanta stands as the only U.S. city included in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list…
10/12/21ACVB Announces Managerial Hire and PromotionMonica Coleman has been hired as manager, convention services and Alecia Zackery promoted to content…
9/14/2122nd Annual Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame Will Induct Four New HonoreesAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) will recognize four new individuals at the 22nd annual…
7/29/21Discover Atlanta Announces New Guides in Apple Maps for Destination DiscoveryAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces that Discover Atlanta is publishing new Guides in…
7/26/21Largest NCAA-certified boys basketball tournament brings more than 500 teams to AtlantaBest of the South basketball tournament Atlanta welcomed HoopSeen’s 2021 Best of the South boys…
7/7/21Atlanta celebrates the return of conventionsCentennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) successfully welcomed multiple conventions…
7/6/21ACVB Promotes Charlene Lopez to Vice PresidentCharlene Lopez has been promoted to vice president, sales of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau…
5/19/21Signia by Hilton Atlanta Breaks Ground at Georgia World Congress CenterGeorgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), the largest combined convention, sports, and entertainment campus in…
3/31/21ACVB’s stance on voting rights and accessAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau stands solidly with our employees, colleagues and their families in…
2/4/21ATL Unguided Celebrates Black Travel Experience in AtlantaATL Unguided: Where Legacy Meets Evolution Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) introduces ATL Unguided:…
1/13/21Reinhard to Serve as 2021 ACVB ChairKris Reinhard Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) board of directors names Kris Reinhard its…
1/7/21Atlanta recognized as top destination for LGBTQ travelThe Rainbow Crosswalk at 10th and Piedmont in Midtown GayTravel.com recognized Atlanta as the winner…
10/14/20ACVB Launches New Website to Inspire TravelTo advance capabilities of selling and marketing Atlanta as a premier convention, meetings and tourism…
7/2/20ACVB Partners with Expedia Group to Launch Atlanta Travel CampaignAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), in partnership with Expedia Group Media Solutions, launches a…
6/25/20GWCC is First Convention Center in U.S. to Achieve GBAC STAR Facility AccreditationGeorgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) announced it is the first convention center in the…
4/8/20ACVB brings Atlanta to meeting planners with 360ATL virtual experienceACVB led the way in the meetings industry nearly four years ago by introducing 360ATL,…
3/26/20ACVB launches #WeAreATL for Hospitality Community SupportAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau launches a resource page around #WeAreATL to support its membership…
1/28/20Georgia World Congress Center Opens New ExpansionGeorgia World Congress Center now offers more than 1 million square feet of contiguous exhibit…
1/27/20Atlanta hotel occupancy maintains growth for sixth consecutive yearACVB announces record-breaking hotel occupancy in 2019 in the city of Atlanta at 74 percent.
1/15/20ACVB Selects Herold as 2020 ChairAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) welcomes Jo Ann Herold to serve as chair of…
12/12/19ACVB Closes 2019 with Esteemed Industry AwardsAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) celebrates industry awards in numerous categories including customer service,…
12/3/19Atlanta to Host 2021 IGLTA Global ConventionThe International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has selected Atlanta as the host city for its 38th…
11/19/19ACVB Visitor Information Center Welcomes Interactive MuralA first stop for many people exploring Atlanta is Centennial Olympic Park, where visitors will…
11/7/19Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame Inducts Four New MembersACVB hosted the 21st Annual Hospitality Hall of Fame
9/26/19Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau names Charlene Lopez Director of Citywide SalesAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau announces the promotion of Charlene Lopez to director of citywide…
9/24/19Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame Inducts Four New MembersAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrates the 21st year of Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame with four new inductees.
9/16/19ACVB Announces Two New Managerial RolesAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau announces a new role for Megan Wilkinson as manager, convention…
9/10/19Dragon Con Welcomes Record-Breaking 85,000 AttendeesDragon Con, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy, sci-fi and gaming convention, attracted a record…
8/22/19ACVB Promotes Four to Senior Leadership TeamACVB announces new roles for Pholeta Alexander as vice president, technology and facilities; Sheretha Bell…
7/10/19ACVB opens new visitor information centerAtlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau opened its new visitor information center in Centennial Olympic Park,…
6/18/19Primerica brings nearly 50,000 attendees to AtlantaFinancial services provider Primerica, Inc. brings its premier biennial event to Atlanta June 19-22.
4/10/19Music Voyager Continues Exploring Atlanta’s Culture as part of Global SeriesThe award-winning Music Voyager series premieres a new episode, focused on all things Atlanta culture,…
2/26/19Atlanta Shines During Super Bowl LIIIAtlanta shined on professional football’s biggest stage as all eyes turned to the city for…
2/14/19Atlanta scores big with Super Bowl LIII hotel occupancyACVB announces hotel occupancy in the city of Atlanta surged the weekend of Super Bowl…
