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4/2/2018
Tourism Marketing Sponsorship Program Now Accepting Applications
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner, 434.970.3632 warnerb@charlottesville.org TOURISM MARKETING SPONSORSHIP GRANT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Program gives organizations the opportunity to apply for marketing funding for events that occur between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019
3/28/2018
Regional Tourism Director Announces Retirement
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner, 434.970.3632 warnerb@charlottesville.org REGIONAL TOURISM DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Kurt Burkhart to step down May 1, 2018 Charlottesville, VA (March 28, 2018) – For more than nine years, Kurt Burkhart has been at the helm of local tourism as the
3/13/2018
Nominations Now Being Accepted For The Charlottesville & Albemarle Tourism Recognition Awards
Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 - usseryb@charlottesville.org NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE charlottesville & ALBEMARLE COUNTY TOURISM RECOGNITION AWARDS Winners will be celebrated at the 2018 CACVB
3/2/2018
Charlottesville & Albemarle County Features a Variety of Fun Festival This Spring
Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE & ALBEMARLE COUNTY FEATURES A VARIETY of FUN FESTIVALS THIS SPRING Virginia Festival of the Book, Dogwood Festival,...
3/1/2018
Monticello Wine Trail Wineries Account for Nearly Half of All Gold Medals in VA Governor's Cup
CONTACTS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 - usseryb@charlottesville.org MONTICELLO WINE TRAIL WINERIES ACCOUNT FOR NEARLY HALF OF ALL GOLD MEDALS IN VA GOVERNOR’S CUP WINE COMPETITION King Family Vineyards won the...
2/1/2018
James Monroe's Highland Announces Groundbreaking Augmented Reality Tours
Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org Jason Woodle: 434.293.8000 – jwoodle@highland.org JAMES MONROE’S HIGHLAND ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING AUGMENTED REALITY TOURS ARtGlass powered augmented reality tours launching to bring...
1/9/2018
Charlottesville & Albemarle County Offers Up Several Foodie-Themed Events This Winter
Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE & ALBEMARLE COUNTY OFFERS UP SEVERAL FOODIE-THEMED EVENTS THIS WINTER The Charlottesville area is a wonderful choice...
12/29/2017
Charlottesville and Albemarle County: The Perfect Winter Escape
Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY: THE PERFECT WINTER ESCAPE The Charlottesville area is a wonderful choice for a winter getaway, with...
12/28/2017
CACVB Earned Positive Media Coverage for the Destination on Regional, National, International Scale
Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org ChARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU EARNED POSITIVE MEDIA COVERAGE FOR THE DESTINATION ON A REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND...
11/16/2017
Charlottesville and Albemarle County: A Festive & Fun Wonderland to Visit During the Holidays
CONTACTS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY: A FESTIVE & FUN WONDERLAND TO VISIT DURING THE HOLIDAYS The holiday season is a wonderful time to...
10/30/2017
Charlottesville & Albemarle County: A Feast for the Eyes, the Mind, and the Taste Buds in Late Fall
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY: A FEAST FOR THE EYES, THE MIND, AND THE TASTE BUDS IN LATE FALL This area is a wonderful choice for a late-fall getaway, with TEDx Charlottesville, the Virginia Film Festival,
10/5/2017
Monticello Artisan Trail Announces Official Re-Launch at Albemarle Tourism & Adventure Center
The Monticello Artisan Trail is made up of nearly 100 sites comprised of artisan studios, agri-artisan farms, restaurants, lodging, and other points of interest located throughout Albemarle County, Nelson County, and the City of Charlottesville
8/31/2017
Late Summer is the Perfect Time to Visit Charlottesville & Albemarle County
A season full of fun festivals, live music, and exciting events!
6/28/2017
Charlottesville & Albemarle County Celebrates the Summer Season with a Variety of Fun Festivals
Summer is all about the arts and agriculture with events such as the Heritage Theater Festival, Charlottesville Opera, the Virginia Craft Brewers Festival, the Albemarle County Fair and more
6/22/2017
This Summer, "Stay Local, Play Local" in Charlottesville & Albemarle County
Play tourist in your own backyard this summer and take advantage of the plethora of local activities in Charlottesville and Albemarle County!
6/8/2017
The Albemarle Tourism & Adventure Center Invites Families to "Snails, Trails and Tails."
Local artist to present outdoors-themed workshop on June 10, 2017
4/28/2017
Late Spring Events 2017
The Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival, Know Good Beer and Bourbon Festival, Festival of Cultures, Mother’s Day festivities, and many more events all prepare to engage locals and visitors alike in late spring
4/14/2017
C-Span Television Network to Put the Charlottesville Area in the National Spotlight
Network will feature a series of segments revealing the region's rich history and highlight several local authors and historians April 15-16, 2017.
4/4/2017
New Tourism Marketing Sponsorship Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Revamped program gives organizations the opportunity to apply for marketing funding for events that occur between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018
3/29/2017
Sixth Annual Tom Tom Founders Festival Returns to the Charlottesville Area April 10-16, 2017
Tom Tom Founders Festival is a week-long celebration of music, art, innovation, and food drawing tens of thousands of visitors to Charlottesville & Albemarle County
3/22/2017
The Albemarle Tourism & Adventure Center Invites Families to Program Featuring Local Author Jeff Alt
Author to present THE ADVENTURES OF BUBBA JONES on March 25th
3/8/2017
Charlottesville & Albemarle County Features a Variety of Fun Festivals Again This Spring
Virginia Festival of the Book, Dogwood Festival, Taste of Monticello Wine Trail, Tom Tom Founders Festival, Foxfield Spring Races, Historic Garden Week, Festival of Cultures, and Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival all prepare to engage locals and visitors alike
2/24/2017
Monticello Wine Trail Wineries Account for 60% of all Gold Medals in VA Governor's Cup Competition
Nine Charlottesville area wines won a spot in the Governor’s Case, which is comprised of the top twelve wines in the competition Charlottesville, VA (February 24, 2017) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that members of the...
2/1/2017
Charlottesville to Host the Virginia Green Travel Conference & Travel Star Awards
The fourth edition of this annual event will be held at the UVA Darden School of Business Conference Center Charlottesville, VA (February 1, 2017) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau encourages organizations across the state of Virginia to register for the fourth...
1/27/2017
Charlottesville Named One of "17 Places You Must Visit in 2017" By Expedia
The Charlottesville area also featured in Air Canada's in-flight magazine, Ortitz.com & on TravelChannel.com Charlottesville, VA (January 27, 2017) - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce that the trusted travel website Expedia has named...
1/12/2017
Visiting Washington, D.C. This Month? Extend Your Stay and Include Charlottesville/Albemarle County
With three presidential homes and other historical sites, the Charlottesville area is the perfect complement to a Nation’s Capital getaway Charlottesville, Va. (January 12, 2017) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) invites everyone to consider...
12/7/2016
Charlottesville and Albemarle County: A Festive & Fun Wonderland to Visit in Early Winter
The Charlottesville area is a wonderful choice for an early-winter getaway, with shopping options galore, special evening tours at Monticello and Highland, First Night Virginia and a performance at the Paramount Theater by Tony Bennett! Charlottesville, Va. (December 7, 2016) – The...
10/25/2016
Charlottesville Welcomes Train of Leaf-Peepers on Saturday, October 29
Approximately 1,000 visitors from North Carolina will take the City by storm for a period of three hours Charlottesville, VA (October 25, 2016) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) announces the visit of a very special group of leaf-peeping enthusiasts...
10/23/2016
Charlottesville and Albemarle County: A Feast for the Eyes, The Mind, and the Tastebuds This Fall
This area is a wonderful choice for a fall getaway, with Virginia Wine Month, Virginia Artisan Month, the Spirit Walk, TedX, the Virginia Film Festival, Virginia Cider Week, and breathtaking fall foliage Charlottesville, VA (October 23, 2015) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and...
10/20/2016
CACVB Announces Winners in the 'Capture Charlottesville and Albemarle' Summer Photography Contest
Judges Choose 3 Winning Images from the 500+ Photos Submitted Charlottesville, October 20, 2016 - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the winners of the ‘Capture Charlottesville and Albemarle’ Photography Contest.  This lucrative...
10/20/2016
The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau's Facebook Channel Reaches 100,000 Fans
Growth continues in the midst of a rapidly changing social media landscape CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (October 20, 2016) – The official destination marketing organization for Charlottesville and Albemarle County, the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB), reached a...
10/18/2016
The Albemarle Tourism and Adventure Center in Crozet Hosts "Meet the Author" Book Signing Event
Mary Buford Hitz to present her latest novel, For Love of the Land, on October 21st. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (October 18, 2016) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) announces another book signing event with a local author, to be held at the Albemarle Tourism...
9/29/2016
Charlottesville & Albemarle County: A Feast for the Eyes, the Mind, and the Taste Buds this October
This area is a wonderful choice for a fall getaway, with Virginia Wine Month, Virginia Artisan Month, Starr Hill Brewery’s Oktoberfest, the Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival, the Spirit Walk, Doggy Howl-O-Ween, Harry Potter Halloween and breathtaking fall foliage Charlottesville, VA...
9/15/2016
Tourism Revenue Grew in Charlottesville and Albemarle County in 2015
Charlottesville, Virginia – September 15, 2016 - Data released by the U.S. Travel Association reveals that all regions in Virginia posted an increase in tourism revenue last year. According to the U.S. Travel Association, tourism in Virginia generated $23 billion in travel spending. Tourism...
9/13/2016
Autumn is the Perfect Time to "Fall" for Charlottesville & Albemarle County
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (September 13, 2016) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) invites visitors and locals alike to enjoy a multitude of festivals and other fun events in our area this fall.
8/30/2016
Lodging Demand and Hotel Room Revenue Significantly Increased in Charlottesville & Albemarle County
Charlottesville, August 30, 2016 - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) is thrilled to announce the results of a report provided by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) that shows significant increases in both hotel room demand and room revenue.  The monthly...
7/26/2016
CACVB Announces the 'Capture Charlottesville and Albemarle' Photography Contest
The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today a lucrative summer photography contest designed to identify the most captivating pictures of both Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The 'Capture Charlottesville and Albemarle' Photography Contest asks visitors...
7/1/2016
CACVB Announces Applications Now Available for Non-Profit Tourism Marketing Funding of Festivals
Charlottesville, VA (July 1, 2016) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) announced today that the popular Non-Profit Tourism Marketing Funding Program is now open.  The CACVB will hold an information orientation at City Space on July 7, 1:30 – 2:30...
6/22/2016
This Summer, "Stay Local, Play Local..."
June 22, 2016 (Charlottesville, VA ) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) is inviting this area’s residents to “Stay Local, Play Local” once again this summer. This initiative encourages citizens to discover and explore the wide variety...
6/6/2016
Charlottesville Celebrates Summer With Staple and New Festivals & Events
CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 CHARLOTTESVILLE CELEBRATES SUMMER WITH STAPLE AND NEW FESTIVALS & EVENTS It's all about the arts and agriculture with events such as LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph, the Heritage Theater Festival, Ash Lawn Opera Festival, and the...
5/5/2016
Chris Eure of the Paramount Theater Receives 2016 Tourism Achievement Award
5/2/2016
Tourism Bureau Announces 2016-17 Tourism Sponsorship Grant Program
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kurt Burkhart 434.970.3635 burkhart@charlottesville.org TOURISM BUREAU ANNOUNCES 2016-17 TOURISM SPONSORSHIP GRANT PROGRAM Charlottesville, VA (May 2, 2016) - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) today announced the 2016-17
4/11/2016
The Albemarle Tourism and Adventure Center in Crozet to Host Landscape Photography Workshop
CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 THE ALBEMARLE TOURISM AND ADVENTURE CENTER IN CROZET TO HOST LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Local photographer Ben Greenberg to lead event held on April 16th CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (April 11, 2016) - The Charlottesville Albemarle
4/6/2016
Charlottesville & Albemarle County Feature an Array of Festivals Again this Spring
Contact: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE & ALBEMARLE COUNTY feature an array of FESTIVALS AGAIN THIS SPRING Taste of Monticello Wine Trail, Dogwood Festival, Tom Tom Founders Festival, Foxfield Spring Races, Historic Garden Week &
3/30/2016
The Albemarle Tourism and Adventure Center in Crozet to Host Special Program Featuring Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Jim Northup
CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 THE ALBEMARLE TOURISM AND ADVENTURE CENTER IN CROZET TO HOST SPECIAL PROGRAM FEATURING SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK SUPERINTENDENT JIM NORTHUP A hike lead by Superintendent will follow presentation to be held on April 9th
3/9/2016
The Albemarle Tourism and Adventure Center in Crozet Joins Virginia Festival of the Book for Special Saturday Program Series
CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 THE ALBEMARLE TOURISM AND ADVENTURE CENTER IN CROZET JOINS VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK FOR SPECIAL SATURDAY PROGRAM SERIES IN CROZET An interactive musical program for children will be hosted on March 19th CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.
3/3/2016
The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau's Instagram Account Named One of Top 6 Best Cities in the Country
CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 THE CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU'S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT NAMED ONE OF TOP 6 BEST CITIES IN THE COUNTRY Livability recognizes the destinations in the U.S. who are "best at engaging their residents and promoting
2/29/2016
The Albemarle Tourism and Adventure Center in Crozet Invites Locals & Visitors To Take Part In Program
CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 THE ALBEMARLE TOURISM AND ADVENTURE CENTER IN CROZET INVITES LOCALS & VISITORS TO TAKE PART IN PROGRAM A presentation on the black bear will take place on March 5th CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (February 29, 2016) - The Charlottesville
2/26/2016
Nominations Now Being Accepted for the Charlottesville & Albemarle County Tourism Recognition Awards
Contact: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE CHARLOTTESVILLE & ALBEMARLE COUNTY TOURISM RECOGNITION AWARDS Winners will be celebrated at the 2016 CACVB Tourism Awards event taking place during National Tourism
12/1/2015
The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Celebrates the Grand Opening of Gearharts Fine Chocolates' New Flagship Location
CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 THE CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF GEARHARTS FINE CHOCOLATES' NEW FLAGSHIP LOCATION Gourmet Chocolate Shop Houses Eat-in Café, Private Event, and Educational Space

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