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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 also...

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. TEASER BREAK CONTACT: Brantley Ussery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3008...

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 lodging...

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 and local...

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 p.m. and invites...

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 of free and low-cost...

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 Albemarle...

5/5/2016

Chris Eure of the Paramount Theater Receives 2016 Tourism Achievement Award

CONTACT: Bri Warner For Immediate Release 434.970.3632 CHRIS EURE OF THE PARAMOUNT THEATER RECEIVES 2016 TOURISM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Annual award ceremony held today at the Old Metropolitan Hall CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (May 5, 2016) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB)...

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 Tourism...

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 Convention &...

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 & Festival...

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 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (March...

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. (March 9, 2016)...

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 their place"...

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 Albemarle...

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 Week in May...

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 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va....

11/5/2015

The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Honored with Second Convention South Reader's Choice Award

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 THE CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU HONORED WITH SECOND CONVENTIONSOUTH READER'S CHOICE AWARD The nation's top meeting planners again recognize the organization's commitment to professionalism, creativity, and service...

10/28/2015

Charlottesville Welcomes Train of Leaf-Peepers on Sunday, November 1

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE WELCOMES TRAIN OF LEAF-PEEPERS ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 1,000 visitors from North Carolina will take the City by storm for a period of three hours Charlottesville, VA (October 28, 2015) - The...

10/23/2015

Charlottesville and Albemarle County: A Feast for the Eyes, the Mind, and the Tastebuds in November

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 TASTEBUDS IN NOVEMBER This area is a wonderful choice for a late fall getaway, with Virginia Wine Month, the Spirit Walk, TedX, the...

10/20/2015

The Brand New Albemarle Tourism and Adventure Center in Crozet Invites Community to Take Part in Program

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 THE BRAND NEW ALBEMARLE TOURISM AND ADVENTURE CENTER IN CROZET INVITES COMMUNITY TO TAKE PART IN PROGRAM Ephemeral nature art will be discussed at the October 24 th event CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (October 20, 2015) - The Charlottesville Albemarle...

10/9/2015

The Brand New Albemarle Tourism and Adventure Center Hosts Grand Opening Celebration on October 9

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 THE BRAND NEW ALBEMARLE TOURISM AND ADVENTURE CENTER HOSTS GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 9 The CACVB's second visitor center designated Certified Tourist Information Center by the Virginia Tourism Corporation CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (October...

10/5/2015

Tourism Revenue Reached Over $553 Million in Charlottesville and Albemarle County in 2014

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 Tourism revenue reached over $553 million in Charlottesville and Albemarle County in 2014 All Virginia regions saw increased tourism revenue while the state of Virginia topped $22 billion Charlottesville, VA (October 5, 2015) - Data released by...

9/30/2015

Introducing the "Inns of Charlottesville"

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 INTRODUCING THE "INNS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE" The newly formed group of bed & breakfasts and inns offer a wonderful lodging experience in Jefferson's wine country Charlottesville, September 30, 2015 - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention &...

9/17/2015

Charlottesville & Albemarle County Officially Welcome the USA Cycling Team and Kick-Off Cycle Fest

CONTACT: Bri Warner EMBARGO UNTIL 3:30 P.M. TODAY 434.970.3632 CHARLOTTESVILLE & ALBEMARLE COUNTY OFFICIALLY WELCOME THE USA CYCLING TEAM AND KICK-OFF CYCLE FEST Athletes, coaches, and support staff are introduced at this free community event CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (September 17, 2015) - The USA...

9/11/2015

Charlottesville & Albemarle County Celebrate the USA Cycling Team's Presence in this Area with Two Free Public Events

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 CHARLOTTESVILLE & ALBEMARLE COUNTY CELEBRATE THE USA CYCLING TEAM'S PRESENCE IN THIS AREA WITH TWO FREE PUBLIC EVENTS Locals are invited to ‘Ride the Divide with Team USA' on September 14 and to take part in Cycle Fest on September 17...

9/9/2015

Autumn in the Perfect Time to "Fall" for Charlottesville & Albemarle County

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 AUTUMN IS THE PERFECT TIME TO "FALL" FOR CHARLOTTESVILLE & ALBEMARLE COUNTY A season full of music, festivals, and exciting events! CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (September 9, 2015) - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB)...

6/9/2015

This Summer, "Stay Local, Play Local..." And Photograph Local Too!

MEDIA CONTACTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lee Catlin Bri Warner Miriam Dickler 434.531.8092 434.970.3632 434.970.3129 lcatlin@albemarle.org warnerb@charlottesville.org dickler@charlottesville.org THIS SUMMER, "STAY LOCAL, PLAY LOCAL..." AND PHOTOGRAPH LOCAL TOO! Take advantage of the multitude of local...

6/4/2015

Charlottesville & Albemarle County Host USA Cycling Team Prior to UCI World Championships in Richmond

Contact: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE & ALBEMARLE COUNTY HOST USA CYCLING TEAM PRIOR TO UCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN RICHMOND The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau to provide lodging and meals to athletes and coaches...

5/1/2015

Tourism Bureau Announces 2015-16 Sponsorship Grant Program

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kurt Burkhart 434.970.3635 burkhart@charlottesville.org TOURISM BUREAU ANNOUNCES 2015-16 SPONSORSHIP GRANT PROGRAM Charlottesville, VA (May 1, 2015) - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) today announced the 2015-16 Tourism Sponsorship...

3/13/2015

Charlottesville Area Businesses Recognized For Their Excellence

Source: Kayla Elder FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact : Bri Warner - 434.970.3632 CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA BUSINESSES RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EXCELLENCE Local restaurants honored with James Beard Award nomination and area vineyards acknowledged in prestigious Governors Cup competition Charlottesville, Va....

2/11/2015

Two Charlottesville Hotel Properties Among the 2015 Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winners

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 TWO CHARLOTTESVILLE HOTEL PROPERTIES AMONG THE 2015 FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE STAR AWARD WINNERS Keswick Hall and Golf Club & The Clifton Inn make the short list of honored Virginia properties CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (February 11, 2015) - The...

1/30/2015

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 2015 CACVB Tourism Awards event taking place during National Tourism Week in May...

1/23/2015

CACVB Hosts Mid-Atlantic Tourism Public Relations Alliance Quarterly Meeting

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 CACVB HOSTS MID-ATLANTIC TOURISM PUBLIC RELATIONS ALLIANCE QUARTERLY MEETING The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes tourism public relations professionals from multiple states today CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (January 23,...

12/10/2014

CACVB Advertising in DC Marketplace Yields Positive Economic Impact to Local Area

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner, 434.970.3632 warnerb@charlottesville.org CACVB ADVERTISING IN DC MARKETPLACE YIELDS POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT TO LOCAL AREA Charlottesville, VA (December 10, 2014) - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) has announced the...

11/26/2014

"Where's the Bear?" Social Media Contest Concludes and Bear is Back in the Shenandoah National Park

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 "WHERE'S THE BEAR?" SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST CONCLUDES AND BEAR IS BACK IN THE SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau and Shenandoah National Park Trust crown winners and award great prizes...

11/4/2014

Virginia is for Lovers LOVEwork Art Display in Charlottesville for a Limited Time

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS LOVEwork ART DISPLAY IN CHARLOTTESVILLE FOR A LIMITED TIME The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau brought LOVE to the Historic Downtown Mall in celebration of the Virginia Film Festival CHARLOTTESVILLE,...

10/28/2014

Charlottesville Welcomes Train of Leaf-Peepers on Saturday, November 1

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE WELCOMES TRAIN OF LEAF-PEEPERS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 1,100 visitors from North Carolina will take the City by storm for a period of three hours Charlottesville, VA (October 28, 2014) - The...

10/24/2014

Charlottesville and Albemarle County: A Feast for the Eyes, the Mind, and the Tastebuds in November

10/13/2014

The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Shenandoah National Park Trust Join Forces with "Where's the Bear?"

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 THE CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU AND THE SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK TRUST JOIN FORCES WITH "WHERE'S THE BEAR?" This new social media contest aims to bring attention to the SNP Trust's activities, including sales of the...

10/6/2014

The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Honored With Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Award

The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) has been recognized once again for its outstanding marketing efforts. The organization has received a Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Award for its compelling "Stay" video campaign, crowned best in the "Destination Marketing -...

9/30/2014

Celebrate Our Local Wineries During Virginia Wine Month

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 CELEBRATE OUR LOCAL WINERIES DURING VIRGINIA WINE MONTH October is the perfect month to find your local crush! CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va . (September 30, 2014) - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) is proud to invite...

9/9/2014

Tourism Revenue Grew in Charlottesville and Albemarle County in 2013

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 Tourism Revenue Grew in Charlottesville and Albemarle County in 2013 All Virginia localities saw increased tourism revenue while Virginia topped $21 billion Charlottesville, Virginia - September 9, 2014 - Tourism was again an important...

9/4/2014

CACVB Announces the Winners of the "Stay Local, Play Local" Blogging Contest

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 CACVB ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE ‘STAY LOCAL, PLAY LOCAL' BLOGGING CONTEST Three winners to each receive prize and the honor of becoming a regular contributor to the organization's blog CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (September 4, 2014) - The...

8/21/2014

This Autumn, 'Fall' for Charlottesville and Albemarle County

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 THIS AUTUMN, ‘FALL' FOR CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY It's all about music, harvest and innovation with staple festivals and events! CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (August 21, 2014) - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau...

7/2/2014

Charlottesville Receives Accolades From Five Leading Media Outlets

Contact: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE RECEIVES ACCOLADES FROM FIVE LEADING MEDIA OUTLETS Charlottesville named top destination by Orbitz Worldwide, Travel + Leisure, Wine Enthusiast, Travelers Today, and Movoto Real Estate...

7/1/2014

Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Applications Now Available for Non-Profit Tourism Marketing Funding of Festivals & Cultural Events

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kurt Burkhart 434.970.3635 burkhart@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ANNOUNCES APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR NON-PROFIT TOURISM MARKETING FUNDING OF FESTIVALS & CULTURAL EVENTS Information session to be held at City Space on...

6/17/2014

This Summer, "Stay Local, Play Local..." And Blog Local Too!

MEDIA CONTACTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lee Catlin Bri Warner Miriam Dickler 434.531.8092 434.970.3632 434.970.3129 lcatlin@albemarle.org warnerb@charlottesville.org dickler@charlottesville.org THIS SUMMER, "STAY LOCAL, PLAY LOCAL..." AND BLOG LOCAL TOO! Take advantage of the multitude of local...

6/13/2014

Charlottesville Celebrates Summer With Staple Festivals & Events

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 434.970.3632 CHARLOTTESVILLE CELEBRATES SUMMER WITH STAPLE FESTIVALS & EVENTS It's all about the arts and agriculture with LOOK3 - LOOKbetween, the Heritage Theater Festival, Ash Lawn Opera Festival, and the Albemarle County Fair CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (June...

5/8/2014

Look3 - Festival of the Photograph Receives 2014 Tourism Achievement Award

CONTACT: Bri Warner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOOK3 - FESTIVAL OF THE PHOTOGRAPH RECIEVES 2014 TOURISM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (May 8, 2014) - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) presented its 2014 Tourism Achievement Award (formerly "Tourism Person of the...

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