News Releases

6/11/25

Atlanta Marks One Year to Go until the FIFA World Cup 26™ with Joint Host City Efforts and Citywide Celebrations

The Atlanta World Cup Host Committee (AWCHC) marked One Year to Go until the FIFA…

5/20/25

Cvent Names Atlanta a Top Five Global Meeting Destination for 2025

May 20, 2025 Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, unveiled its 2025…

4/28/25

Rockwell Smith Joins Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau as Manager, Human Resources

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Rockwell Smith as manager, human…

4/2/25

The MICHELIN Guide lands in the American South

This will be the first regional Guide in North America Regional Guide will cover six…

3/22/25

Atlanta World Cup Host Committee and FIFA Unveil Atlanta’s Official Host City Poster for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Designed by renowned Atlanta artist, Jose Hadathy, the poster captures the city’s rich culture and…

3/10/25

Premier League Summer Series Returning to Atlanta in August

The Premier League Summer Series is returning to Atlanta as part of the broader Premier…

3/6/25

FIFA World Cup 26™ Teams Up with Atlanta’s Own Dallas Austin to Debut the Sonic ID

Track celebrates the sound of Atlanta; Now available across streaming platforms The Atlanta World Cup…

2/24/25

ACVB Promotes Brandon Barnes to Senior Director, International Tourism Sales

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promotes Brandon Barnes to senior director, international tourism sales….

1/31/25

Atlanta Marks 500 Days Until FIFA World Cup 26™

Countdown Begins to the World’s Biggest Sporting Event The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Atlanta Host…

1/27/25

Erica Qualls-Battey to Serve as 2025 ACVB Chair

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) board of directors elected Erica Qualls-Battey as its chair…

1/16/25

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Hires Maggie McDaniel as Director of Public Relations

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Maggie McDaniel as director, public…

11/8/24

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Hires Josh Baer as Senior Accounting Manager

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Josh Baer as senior accounting…

10/28/24

Atlanta shoots for the Stars in year two of the MICHELIN Guide

Inspectors award four new eateries one MICHELIN Star Four new Bib Gourmands added, plus four…

10/24/24

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau and Chef Taria Camerino Release the Second Volume of Fearless Innovation Cookbook

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) in partnership with chef and author Taria Camerino has…

10/15/24

Atlanta Selected to host Super Bowl LXII

Game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in February of 2028 NFL owners awarded Super…

10/8/24

Date set for Atlanta’s 2024 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony

The MICHELIN Guide has circled a date on the calendar for the 2024 selection of…

9/30/24

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Selected to Host FIFA Club World Cup Matches

FIFA announced that Atlanta was one of 11 cities selected to host the 2025 Club…

9/17/24

Four New Honorees selected for Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) will recognize four new individuals during the 25th annual…

8/29/24

ATLANTA SELECTED TO HOST 2031 NCAA DIVISION I MEN’S FINAL FOUR

The 2031 NCAA Men’s Division I Final Four will be played in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz…

7/3/24

ACVB Promotes Clinton Coleman to National Sales Manager

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promotes Clinton Coleman to national sales manager. In his…

7/1/24

ACVB Announces Chicago Sales Director Hire and Long-Time Employee Promotion

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Maddie DaMario and promotion of…

5/28/24

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Hires Emma Elder as National Sales Manager

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Emma Elder as National Sales…

4/15/24

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Hires Brittany Cockrell as Director of Membership and Corporate Events

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Brittany Cockrell as director, membership…

2/21/24

ACVB Announces Promotion and Managerial Hire

Ankita Varman has been promoted to manager, human resources and Candace Woodruff has been hired…

2/14/24

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Promotes Four Members of its Marketing Team

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces promotions for Aubree Dumas as video production creator/producer;…

2/12/24

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Promotes Two Key Leaders to Senior Vice President

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promotes Sheretha Bell and Cynthia Mokotoff to senior vice…

2/9/24

Atlanta 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…

2/4/24

FIFA Announces World Cup 2026™ Schedule, Atlanta to Host Eight Matches, Including Semifinal Match

In front of a global television audience, FIFA unveiled the Match Schedule for the FIFA World…

1/30/24

ACVB Hires New Citywide Sales Executive and International Tourism Sales Manager

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Jon Herr as citywide sales…

1/15/24

ACVB Promotes LyLy Nguyen to Data and Analytics Manager

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promotes LyLy Nguyen to data and analytics manager. In…

1/12/24

Signia by Hilton Debuts Flagship Hotel in Downtown Atlanta

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the highly anticipated opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta,…

1/10/24

Heather Kirksey promoted to vice president at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau promoted Heather Kirksey to vice president of public relations, corporate…

1/4/24

Jason Lusk Joins Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau as Vice President, Sales

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Jason Lusk as vice president,…

12/5/23

Hartsfield-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…

11/20/23

ACVB Hires Taylor Boser as Social Media Manager

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Taylor Boser as social media…

10/30/23

ACVB Announces Citywide Sales Executive Hire and Long-Time Employee Promotion

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Reneka Edwards and promotion of…

10/26/23

Southern Stars Shine in Premiere of MICHELIN Guide Atlanta

Five restaurants receive a MICHELIN Star in inaugural selection City boasts two restaurants earning MICHELIN…

10/9/23

24th Annual Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame will Induct Three New Honorees

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) will recognize three new individuals during the 24th annual…

9/26/23

MICHELIN Guide Atlanta’s Big Reveal Set For Next Month

The MICHELIN Guide Atlanta has a confirmed date and venue for its debut event. Chefs…

9/11/23

Andrew Clark Joins ACVB as Digital Marketing Manager

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Andrew Clark as digital marketing…

7/17/23

ACVB Hires Marcail Bayer as National Sales Manager

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Marcail Bayer as national sales…

7/11/23

The MICHELIN Guide arrives in Atlanta

Atlanta becomes ninth MICHELIN Guide destination in North America MICHELIN Guide inspectors are already in…

6/15/23

Telemundo Atlanta and Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Co-Produce Cinematic-Style Series Highlighting Latin Culture and Flavors in Atlanta

Atlanta con Sabor Latino (Atlanta with Latin Flavor) Series to air on Gray’s Telemundo Affiliated…

4/11/23

Premier League Announces Summer Series is Heading to Atlanta

The Premier League announced its first-ever preseason tournament in the United States will take place…

3/22/23

Charlene Lopez to become Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Chief Sales Officer in 2024

Charlene Lopez, veteran hospitality sales leader and vice president of sales at Atlanta Convention &…

3/8/23

ACVB Adds to Sales and Destination Services Teams

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Lani Garner as citywide sales…

3/2/23

Mark Vaughan to Retire from Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

Mark Vaughan, executive vice president and chief sales officer at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau…

2/15/23

ACVB Announces Two New Managerial Hires

Daniel Treuman and Tanya Hamel Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of…

1/19/23

Somers to Serve as 2023 ACVB Chair

Bob Somers Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) board of directors elected Bob Somers as…

1/12/23

Mercedes-Benz Stadium In Atlanta Selected As Site Of Potential Buffalo-Kansas City AFC Championship Game

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta would host a potential AFC Championship Game between the Buffalo Bills…

12/14/22

2022 Concludes with Destination Accolades and Industry Awards in Atlanta

Atlanta received numerous accolades and awards in 2022, recognizing the city as a premier destination…

10/12/22

23rd Annual Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame will Induct Four New Honorees

From Left to Right: Michael Allen, Bill Bolling, Anna Hsu and Mack Wilbourn Atlanta Convention…

8/22/22

ACVB Launches Destination-Centric Platform in the Metaverse

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) is unveiling Atlanta Meta World, a first-of-its-kind metaverse experience,…

8/16/22

ATLANTA TO HOST 2025 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

For the second time in less than a decade, the city of Atlanta will host…

7/18/22

ACVB Promotes Lindsey Raimondi to Public Relations Manager

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) promotes Lindsey Raimondi to public relations manager after nearly…

6/16/22

Atlanta Selected As A 2026 World Cup Host City

It’s official: the FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta. The 2026 FIFA World Cup…

5/19/22

Two New Managers Join ACVB’s Marketing Team

EJ King and Daniela Cintron Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of…

3/31/22

GWCC Opens Andrew Young International Mall and Terminal

Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) celebrates the opening of the new Andrew Young International…

3/3/22

Anthony Molino Joins ACVB as Chicago Sales Director

Anthony Molino Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces the hiring of Anthony Molino as…

2/2/22

ACVB Hires New Sales Manager and Promotes Two Long-Time Employees

Appley-Epstein, Dyson and Douglas Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) welcomes a national sales manager…

12/15/21

ACVB Closes 2021 with Destination Accolades and Industry Awards

Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail 2021 was a banner year for the city of Atlanta with…

11/22/21

National Geographic features Atlanta in Best of the World List

Atlanta has been named to National Geographic’s prestigious Best of the World 2022 list. The…

10/28/21

Atlanta named Best in Travel 2022 by Lonely Planet

Atlanta stands as the only U.S. city included in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list…

10/12/21

ACVB Announces Managerial Hire and Promotion

Monica Coleman has been hired as manager, convention services and Alecia Zackery promoted to content…

9/14/21

22nd Annual Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame Will Induct Four New Honorees

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) will recognize four new individuals at the 22nd annual…

7/29/21

Discover Atlanta Announces New Guides in Apple Maps for Destination Discovery

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces that Discover Atlanta is publishing new Guides in…

7/26/21

Largest NCAA-certified boys basketball tournament brings more than 500 teams to Atlanta

Best of the South basketball tournament Atlanta welcomed HoopSeen’s 2021 Best of the South boys…

7/7/21

Atlanta celebrates the return of conventions

Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) successfully welcomed multiple conventions…

7/6/21

ACVB Promotes Charlene Lopez to Vice President

Charlene Lopez has been promoted to vice president, sales of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau…

5/19/21

Signia by Hilton Atlanta Breaks Ground at Georgia World Congress Center

Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), the largest combined convention, sports, and entertainment campus in…

3/31/21

ACVB’s stance on voting rights and access

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau stands solidly with our employees, colleagues and their families in…

2/4/21

ATL Unguided Celebrates Black Travel Experience in Atlanta

ATL Unguided: Where Legacy Meets Evolution Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) introduces ATL Unguided:…

1/13/21

Reinhard to Serve as 2021 ACVB Chair

Kris Reinhard Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) board of directors names Kris Reinhard its…

1/7/21

Atlanta recognized as top destination for LGBTQ travel

The Rainbow Crosswalk at 10th and Piedmont in Midtown GayTravel.com recognized Atlanta as the winner…

10/14/20

ACVB Launches New Website to Inspire Travel

To advance capabilities of selling and marketing Atlanta as a premier convention, meetings and tourism…

7/2/20

ACVB Partners with Expedia Group to Launch Atlanta Travel Campaign

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), in partnership with Expedia Group Media Solutions, launches a…

6/25/20

GWCC is First Convention Center in U.S. to Achieve GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation

Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) announced it is the first convention center in the…

4/8/20

ACVB brings Atlanta to meeting planners with 360ATL virtual experience

ACVB led the way in the meetings industry nearly four years ago by introducing 360ATL,…

3/26/20

ACVB launches #WeAreATL for Hospitality Community Support

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau launches a resource page around #WeAreATL to support its membership…

1/28/20

Georgia World Congress Center Opens New Expansion

Georgia World Congress Center now offers more than 1 million square feet of contiguous exhibit…

1/27/20

Atlanta hotel occupancy maintains growth for sixth consecutive year

ACVB announces record-breaking hotel occupancy in 2019 in the city of Atlanta at 74 percent.

1/15/20

ACVB Selects Herold as 2020 Chair

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) welcomes Jo Ann Herold to serve as chair of…

12/12/19

ACVB Closes 2019 with Esteemed Industry Awards

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) celebrates industry awards in numerous categories including customer service,…

12/3/19

Atlanta to Host 2021 IGLTA Global Convention

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has selected Atlanta as the host city for its 38th…

11/19/19

ACVB Visitor Information Center Welcomes Interactive Mural

A first stop for many people exploring Atlanta is Centennial Olympic Park, where visitors will…

11/7/19

Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame Inducts Four New Members

ACVB hosted the 21st Annual Hospitality Hall of Fame

9/26/19

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau names Charlene Lopez Director of Citywide Sales

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau announces the promotion of Charlene Lopez to director of citywide…

9/24/19

Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame Inducts Four New Members

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrates the 21st year of Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame with four new inductees.

9/16/19

ACVB Announces Two New Managerial Roles

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau announces a new role for Megan Wilkinson as manager, convention…

9/10/19

Dragon Con Welcomes Record-Breaking 85,000 Attendees

Dragon Con, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy, sci-fi and gaming convention, attracted a record…

8/22/19

ACVB Promotes Four to Senior Leadership Team

ACVB announces new roles for Pholeta Alexander as vice president, technology and facilities; Sheretha Bell…

7/10/19

ACVB opens new visitor information center

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau opened its new visitor information center in Centennial Olympic Park,…

6/18/19

Primerica brings nearly 50,000 attendees to Atlanta

Financial services provider Primerica, Inc. brings its premier biennial event to Atlanta June 19-22.

4/10/19

Music Voyager Continues Exploring Atlanta’s Culture as part of Global Series

The award-winning Music Voyager series premieres a new episode, focused on all things Atlanta culture,…

2/26/19

Atlanta Shines During Super Bowl LIII

Atlanta shined on professional football’s biggest stage as all eyes turned to the city for…

2/14/19

Atlanta scores big with Super Bowl LIII hotel occupancy

ACVB announces hotel occupancy in the city of Atlanta surged the weekend of Super Bowl…

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