The welcome mat: NKY tourism is thriving, along with the state; total $2.2 billion spending, 13k jobs
Staff report Gov. Andy Beshear declared that 2025 was the best year ever for Kentucky tourism, with $14.6 billion generated…
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BLINK abroad: Tourism, economic development organizations visit Paris, London to showcase region
Building on record-setting international interest in BLINK, illuminated by ArtsWave, a coalition of regional tourism and economic development organizations, along…
meetNKY looks ahead — while celebrating success of region’s tourism economy, $3.3B in visitor spending
MeetNKY looks ahead to 2026 as Northern Kentucky’s tourism economy enters a powerful moment of growth and opportunity. In the…
Midwest Living’s Best of the Midwest names Cincinnati one of Best Cities in Midwest
Cincinnati has been named one of the Best Cities in the Midwest by Midwest Living’s Best of the Midwest Awards, an annual…
Julie Kirkpatrick, Cady Short-Thompson among ten YWCA Greater Cincinnati Career Women of Achievement awardees
Two Northern Kentucky women are among ten who have been selected as the 2026 YWCA Greater Cincinnati Career Women of…
NKY Chamber of Commerce recognizes meetNKY’s Julie Kirkpatrick with NKY Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) presented the NKY Community Award to meetNKY’s President and CEO, Julie Kirkpatrick,…
NKY Chamber’s July 15 Eggs N’ Issues to feature food, beverage industry leaders on current state of industry
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) next Eggs ‘N Issues: Driving Growth through NKY Food & Beverage Scene,…
Winners named for Outstanding Women of NKY Awards for 41st year; event June 5
Women are leading, innovating, and inspiring every day in their professions and their personal lives. Each year, the NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative (WI)…
meetNKY’s annual report to the community — Tourism in Motion — cites $2.2 billion economic impact
meetNKY, Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting at The Gallery at Newport on the Levee….
NKY Chamber’s Inclusive Impact program hosts Cinci/Cov mayors, three regional leaders
The NKY Chamber will host its first Inclusive Impact Breakfast: A Discussion on Regional Competitiveness on Friday, Feb. 7, from 7:30 to 10:30…
NKU to honor five alumni, faculty during Alumni Awards Dinner and Celebration February 7
Northern Kentucky University will recognize five distinguished alumni and faculty at the annual Alumni Awards on Friday, Feb. 7 during…
Mayors of Cincinnati, Covington scheduled to speak at NKY Chamber’s Inclusive Impact Breakfast
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) hosts its first Inclusive Impact Breakfast: A Discussion on Regional Competitiveness on…
Muralist Maya Hayuk talks about her mural project at the NKY Convention Center
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter There was a purpose for Maya Hayuk’s visit to Covington – and Julie Kirkpatrick explained….
NKY Chamber’s Oct. 15 program to explore upcoming BLINK Festival’s impact on economy
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host Eggs ‘N Issues: BLINK a Festival of Light and Art…
Kentucky Bourbon Trail celebrates 25 years, launches new era in bourbon tourism
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour is getting a bold new look, a sleek new…
Governor Beshear, tourism leaders celebrate second straight record-breaking year for tourism in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear joined state tourism leaders Thursday, including Julie Kirkpatrick and her meetNKy team, at Castle & Key Distillery…
Gov. Beshear joins meetNKY at Newport Aquarium to celebrate tourism, declare Travel & Tourism Week
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Governor Andy Beshear joined meetNKY (the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau) on the Newport…
High school teammates looking forward to playing in national junior golf event on Kenton County course
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Reagan Ramage and Kendall Brissey have shared a lot of success playing on Cooper…
Covington Business Council May luncheon to feature meet NKY’s Julie Kirkpatrick on convention center
The Covington Business Council’s May luncheon will feature Julie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO meetNKY, the region’s convention and tourism organization….
Business briefs: Schroeder elected to SWON board; FBT names partners, CBC’s luncheon speakers
Dave Schroeder named to SWON board of directors Dave Schroeder, executive director of the Kenton County Public Library, has been…
meetNKY celebrated its 50th anniversary in fine style, reporting a record year and naming CVG ‘The Proof’
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor meetNKY’s annual meeting and celebration has a well-earned reputation for hosting “the best party in…
Campbell County mayors group hears economic development opportunities of conventions/tourism
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The first Campbell County Mayors’ meeting, one of four planned this year, at the…