Leadership Kentucky Class of 2023 includes four business leaders from Northern Kentucky
Leadership Kentucky on Tuesday announced the 52 members of the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2023, including four from Northern Kentucky….
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meetNKY’s Julie Kirkpatrick to discuss region’s tourism at Covington Business Council luncheon
Julie Kirkpatrick, President & CEO of meetNKY, will discuss the re-creation of meetNKY, the region’s tourism organization from pre COVID…
meetNKY’s Julie Kirkpatrick tells annual meeting that tourism rebounded in ’22, making strong comeback
Community members, elected officials, and representatives from regional organizations gathered at Turfway Park Racing & Gaming for the meetNKY/Northern Kentucky…
‘9/11 Never Forget’ mobile exhibit to visit Florence in May, thanks to meetNKY, T2T Foundation
Staff report As so many things start these days, it all started with a Facebook post. Then-Mayor Diane Whalen of…
Josh Quinn joins meetNKY as tourism is poised to rebound and new master plan is in place
As Northern Kentucky’s tourism industry recovers from the worst downturn ever, the realization that travel demand will fully return to…
Tourism at center stage: meetNKY positions region for prime recovery in ’22 and beyond
By Amanda Johannermann meetNKy It’s no secret that the tourism industry was hit hard by COVID, but with a focus…
March Eggs ‘N Issues to feature discussion of economic impact of bourbon business in region
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host its monthly Eggs ‘N Issues on Tuesday, March 8, at…
NKY Chamber December 14 Eggs ‘N Issues panel to discuss economic impact of events coming in 2022
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host its final Eggs ‘N Issues event of the year on…
‘Come Find Bourbon’ partnership between meetNKY, Bardstown, and Frankfort wins marketing gold medal
A collaboration between meetNKY, Bardstown Tourism and Frankfort Tourism has won a Gold Medal for a Marketing Campaign for their…
On Bourbon Heritage Month, meetNKY cites local standouts on list of ‘Best Bourbon Bars in America’
Bourbon Heritage Month is off to a notable start in Northern Kentucky as the Bourbon Review releases the annual “Best…
Boone County’s Josh Quinn named chair of meetNKY board; Emily Wolff and Bimal Patel are new members
Josh Quinn, a principal at Boone County Distilling, has been appointed chair of the board of directors of meetNKY, Northern…
Julie Kirkpatrick: Why I took the vax and ask that you please take the vax too (we need to get back to hugs)
This has been a long and hard haul with COVID for everyone, I know. With the arrival of the vaccines,…
It’s official: Julie Kirkpatrick named President/CEO of meetNKY after serving on interim basis since June
Julie Kirkpatrick has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of meetNKY|Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau. Kirkpatrick, who joined…
Check your list: ‘Operation Winter is Coming’ campaign urges support of local businesses
A campaign to support Northern Kentucky small businesses during the holiday season by encouraging shoppers to purchase gift cards at…
Vent Haven Museum receives rare ventriloquist collection from meetNKY; board forgives $10K lease
By Pat Crowley Special to NKyTribune Even a dummy knows that Vent Haven Museum — the world’s only museum dedicated…
Travel industry hard hit by COVID; three experts share insights at Chamber’s Eggs ‘N Issues Tuesday
Like many in-person industries, the travel industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) global pandemic. The Northern…
Eric Summe retiring from meetNKY, Julie Kirkpatrick named interim CEO amid challenging times for tourism
Eric Summe, president and CEO of meetNKY, has announced his early retirement, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau has appointed…
Come Find Bourbon: Covington, Frankfort, and Bardstown launch new tourism collaboration
As a fresh, new answer to the common question of where to stay when exploring Kentucky Bourbon Country, the tourism…
B-Line adds Neeley Family Distillery and Coppin’s at Hotel Covington as NKY bourbon experience stops
The B-Line has added two new Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour Distillers — Neeley Family Distillery and Coppin’s at Hotel…
Bourbon Tourism comes to NKY with launch of the B-Line; includes craft distillers, bars, restaurants
Bourbon tourism has come to Northern Kentucky with the launch of The B-Line, an inviting collection of craft distilleries, bars…
Hotel Covington to offer modern amenities, with a nod to region’s history; opening just weeks away
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor It may seem as if there is a lot of work still to be…
World’s largest scientific society meeting in Northern Kentucky this week, thanks to group’s local members
The American Chemical Society (ACS), is meeting this week at The Northern Kentucky Convention Center for the third time since…