Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

03/08/2010
What Does the Travel Promotion Act Mean for Charlotte?
New act recently signed by Obama to encourage international travel The travel and tourism industry is set to get a boost this year thanks to President Obama’s support of the Travel Promotion Act,... Details>>

03/08/2010
"Race-Cation" in Charlotte: The New Affordable Family Getaway
Fast Cars, Big Stars, a Tour of History and a High-Speed Coaster Make for a Great Vacation in Spring Season of Speed It’s not a vacation any more, it’s a “race-cation”, where speed, excitement and... Details>>

03/01/2010
In the City: Charlotte
The real stars in Charlotte, N.C., are the pedal-to-the-metal guys—the super-fast stock-car drivers of NASCAR. On race days, the drivers rank as kings of the Queen City. But those who don’t place... Details>>

02/23/2010
Chowan Changed CIAA In A 'Eureka Moment'
When Chowan University President Christopher White was growing up in northeastern Georgia during the 1950s, he lived in an era when the rules of society routinely separated blacks and whites. Although... Details>>

02/22/2010
Basketball Is Only The Tip Of The Fun At CIAA Tourney
CIAA tourney, back in Charlotte, is as much about history and reunions as it is basketball. Each year, like many CIAA alums, Tim Grant gathers his family for a February drive to Charlotte. They... Details>>

02/17/2010
And the CSM of the Year Award Goes to ...
They're lifesavers. They're meeting experts. They're mentors. They're you're best friend on-site. They're convention services managers. And here are the best for 2010. Who could forget the MTV Video... Details>>

02/17/2010
Paula Deen Postponed
It is with tremendous regret that we confirm both Paula Deen’s performances for Saturday, February 20 at Ovens Auditorium are being postponed. We hope to announce a rescheduled date soon. Ticket... Details>>

02/16/2010
Visit Charlotte Names New Director of Business Development & Tourism
Visit Charlotte is proud to announce its new Director of Business Development and Tourism, Brandy Richard. Richard will transition from her role as Marketing Manager within the organization to the... Details>>

02/12/2010
An Enigmatic Land of Great Expectations
Museum Review | Levine Museum of the New South It is unlikely that anything resembling the impressive Levine Museum of the New South would exist anywhere else. A museum of the New North or the New... Details>>

02/10/2010
February 2010 Barometer Report
Attached you will find the February 2010 Barometer Report. This monthly report, designed to keep our key constituencies well-informed, is an environmental scan of national and local... Details>>

02/10/2010
CIAA Tourney Returns With Sports and Socials
The basketball event in Charlotte still has a year left on contract. Talks are on for more. The CIAA basketball tournament is thriving in Charlotte, the conference commissioner said Tuesday as he... Details>>

01/28/2010
Visit Charlotte Welcomes New Group Tour Sales Manager
Position to Oversee Group Tour Operators, Motorcoaches, and More Heading to the Region Visit Charlotte is pleased to welcome a new Group Tour Sales Manager, Stephanie Grocki, to the ranks,... Details>>

01/21/2010
Hall Has Major Wow Factor
Scheduled to open on May 11, the new NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte will combine new methods of presentation with over 60 years of the sanctioning body’s history. The facility in downtown... Details>>

01/19/2010
New Information Center Highlights Charlotte Tourism
Revamped Visitor Info Center another state of the art amenity for airport visitors Introduced by both Tim Newman with the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) and Jerry Orr of the Charlotte... Details>>

01/13/2010
January 2010 Barometer Report
Attached you will find the January 2010 Barometer Report. This monthly report, designed to keep our key constituencies well-informed, is an environmental scan of national and local hospitality... Details>>

01/02/2010
Bechtler Throws Open Its Doors
New museum offers a close, personal look at one family's collection of modern art When the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art finally opens its doors to the public at noon today, anyone can enter for... Details>>