Tim Bray: Tourism is booming; Northern Kentucky has emerged as statewide regional juggernaut
The summer vacation season has arrived and tourism in Northern Kentucky has never been hotter. A slew of vibrant attractions,…
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MeetNKY: Hotel occupancy hits record high, tour business booming; 2018 stats exceed expectations
Hotel occupancy in Northern Kentucky outpaced the national average in 2018, hitting a record high driven by the booming group…
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…
Grand Jury indicts former meetNKY finance director; efforts underway to recover an estimated $3m-plus
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A Kenton County Grand Jury indicted Bridget Johnson Thursday on charges of theft by…
meetNKY employee accused of embezzling millions waives preliminary hearing; case goes to grand jury
NKyTribune staff Bridget Johnson waived a preliminary hearing Tuesday in Kenton District Court. The case now goes to the grand…
NKY Chamber Government Forum luncheon at BB&T Arena focuses on workforce attraction and retention
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Thursday’s Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Government Forum focused on one of the region’s…
Covington City Commission approves plan to improve downtown’s look, feel and function
The Covington City Commission Tuesday authorized staff to “prepare applicable legislation to effectuate the adoption of the proposed downtown streetscape…
NEWSMAKERS: Sharing videos — celebrating McGraw, Summe, Moreland, Grayson and Hulefeld
The NKyTribune’s annual Community Celebration featured the celebration of five terrific NEWSMAKERS, a silent auction, great food and networking, and…
NEWSMAKERS: MeetNKY’s Eric Summe who leads team that brings visitors, conventions to our region
Staff report This is part of a series on the NKyTribune’s NEWSMAKER award winners who will be recognized and celebrated…
KTIA recognizes Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties with Economic Engine awards
NKyTribune staff Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties received Economic Engine Awards from the Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA) during the…
Cincinnati Travel & Tourism Week starts tomorrow; showcase events celebrate regional tourism
The Cincinnati region’s destination marketing organizations are celebrating the 35th annual National Travel and Tourism Week, May 6-12, with a…
Northern Kentucky Chamber to Host May Eggs ‘N Issues: Tourism’s Impact on Northern Kentucky
On Tuesday, May 15, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host Eggs ‘N Issues: Tourism’s Impact on…
Sweet Adelines Regional Competition brings singers from seven states to NKY Convention Center
Nearly 1,000 members of 18 choruses and quartets from seven states will be competing this week at the Northern Kentucky…
meetNKY’s Star of Tourism, New Riff Distilling, is enthusiastically embracing role in The B-Line
New Riff Distilling, which helped establish Northern Kentucky as an official Gateway to the popular Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, has received meetNKY |Northern Kentucky…
Travel, tourism breaks records in 2017; meetNKY’s annual report full of good news — with more ahead
Led by new demand at the Ark Encounter, fresh bourbon experiences, a vibrant culinary scene and new hotels, Northern Kentucky’s…
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…
meetNKY’s Susan Smith recognized by Smart Meetings magazine as a “doer” who drives tourism
Susan Smith, the Senior Convention Sales Manager for meetNKY/Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, has been honored by Smart Meetings…
NKY Convention and Visitors Bureau is winner (again) of ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice awards
For the fifth time since 2001, meetNKY/Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau has been named a winner of the prestigious…
Travel, tourism boom continues for NKY in ’16, garnering $1.7 billion in economic impact
Northern Kentucky’s travel and tourism industry continued to boom in 2016, generating nearly $1.7 billion of total economic impact including…
Southbank Partners president Moreland provides updates on current, future projects at CBC Luncheon
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The monthly Covington Business Council Luncheon at the Madison Event Center Thursday had a…
meetNKy’s Eric Summe named Kentucky Travel Industry Association 2016 Member of the Year
Eric Summe, a Northern Kentucky native and president and CEO of meetNKY/Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, has been named…
ALL FRETS convention in Northern Kentucky this week; group dedicated to promotion of music
A unique musical happening will take place when members of the international ALL FRETS organization converge in the Cincinnati area…