News Releases

July 9, 2025

Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Community Conversations on Regional Identity

“It’s Our Time to Give Voice to Who We Are”: Community-led brand initiative enters next phase with in-person and virtual workshops in July

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June 26, 2025

Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Launch of New Podcast

New podcast launch provides local perspectives on 250th anniversary of America in coordination with local 250th committee

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June 10, 2025

Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Invites Residents to Help Shape the Region’s Next Brand Identity

Community-led branding effort launches with survey and upcoming public meetings.

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December 20, 2024

What’s New in Charlottesville and Albemarle County in 2025

The area will welcome a variety of new culinary and craft beverage offerings, recreation opportunities, accommodations, and things to do

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October 29, 2024

The Charlottesville Area Named a 2024 Top Adventure Town in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s Annual Contest

The region received the top prize in the medium-sized destination category

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October 24, 2024

Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Unveils New Accessibility Landing Page and Future Accessibility Efforts

These accessibility efforts will continue into 2025 and beyond as the CACVB works to create a more welcoming environment for all visitors in Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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September 10, 2024

Direct Visitor Spending Approached $1 Billion in Charlottesville and Albemarle County in 2023

Visitor spending in the Charlottesville area saw substantial year-over-year growth and continued to pace well ahead of pre-pandemic levels

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June 27, 2024

Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces the Release of a New Tourism Master Plan

This 20-year community plan seeks to increase tourism and its economic impact throughout the Charlottesville & Albemarle County region

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June 6, 2024

Charlottesville Area Nominated for Top Culinary Town in the South

The Charlottesville area is one of ten Southern towns competing for the title as voted on by readers of the Local Palate

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February 13, 2024

Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau Honors Inaugural Tourism For All Cohort Graduates

Tourism for All pilot program with Destinations International puts welcoming into action

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February 6, 2024

Charlottesville and the Monticello American Viticultural Area Officially Accept Wine Star Award for Wine Region of the Year

The award was presented by Wine Enthusiast at a gala in Miami, Florida

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January 26, 2024

What’s New in Charlottesville and Albemarle County in 2024

Opening of several new wineries in Wine Enthusiast’s “Wine Region of the Year,” new and renovated lodging options, plus several new culinary offerings throughout the region

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