Press Releases

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New Naming Rights Partner Signals Next Chapter for the City’s Premier Meetings and Events Venue CINCINNATI (February 9, 2026) – Leaders from the City of Cincinnati, First Financial Bank, Hamilton…

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Julie Kirkpatrick Named Interim President and CEO; Candace McGraw in Advisory Role as Board Launches Nationwide Search CINCINNATI (February 2, 2026) – Visit Cincy has announced an interim leadership…

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CINCINNATI (January 21, 2026) – Visit Cincy convened more than 700 hospitality, business, and civic leaders, including 60 meeting planners, for its 2026 Annual Meeting today, marking the largest…

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CINCINNATI, OH (January 8, 2026) — The Cincinnati Convention Center hosted a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 7, following an 18-month, $264 million transformation. The fully…

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Senior Sales Manager Laura Soto will lead office ahead of Convention District opening CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – Visit Cincy has hired Senior Sales Manager Laura Soto to lead the…

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CINCINNATI, OH – November 3, 2025 - Cincinnati will welcome the 2026 USA Fencing North American Cup (NAC), marking the first major event secured through the new Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission…

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Visionary sports tourism executive to lead Cincy region’s strategy and expansion efforts to grow region’s share of booming market CINCINNATI, OH – July 2, 2025 – The Cincinnati Regional Sports…

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CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – As the downtown Convention District undergoes a major transformation, Visit Cincy is launching the next installment of its Meetings Made Cincy initiative with…

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CINCINNATI, OH (April 24, 2025) – The Dan Lincoln Institute for Hospitality Leadership (IHL), a workforce development initiative of Visit Cincy, recognized 44 graduates during a special ceremony…

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CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) - Visit Cincy has enhanced its strategy to become a national model for inclusive tourism through the expansion of its Inclusive Hospitality initiative. This…

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CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – Visit Cincy announces the grand opening of Hotel Celare, the first Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel in Cincinnati. The opening event, held on April 3…

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Joint Statement from Julie Calvert, President & CEO of Visit Cincy & Julie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of meetNKY: "We are, of course, disappointed that the Sundance Film Festival community will…

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CINCINNATI (For Immediate Release) – The tradition of Cincinnati Reds Opening Day is expected to be a home run for the local economy, according to a new study from Visit Cincy. Last year, Visit…

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CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – Visit Cincy is hosting the 2025 Professional Achievement in Community Engagement (PACE) Forum, coinciding with the first observance of Destination…

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Team Positioned to Strengthen Sales Strategies for Newly Redeveloped Convention Districts CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – Visit Cincy is strengthening its leadership structure through the…

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Unveils Inclusive Initiatives and Honors Hospitality Industry for Service CINCINNATI (January 15, 2025) – Visit Cincy hosted its Annual Meeting today at the Sharonville Convention Center with nearly…

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Ed Finn Explores the Rich Culture and Attractions of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – The Cincy Region takes center stage in a recent episode of the popular…

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Visit Cincy Hosts 2024 Supplier Diversity Mixer to Strengthen Inclusive Partnerships CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – Visit Cincy is expanding its Supplier Diversity program to build on its…

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Three Prominent Business Executives to Lead Board CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – Scott Robertson, Chairman of RCF Group, has been appointed as the new Board Chair by the Visit Cincy Board of…

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New Two-Acre Outdoor Venue Designed to Enhance Meeting and Convention Experiences CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – The development team behind Cincinnati's Convention District has broken…

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CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – Visit Cincy and Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD) are holding a special pinning ceremony for the conclusion of a transformative…

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Key positions include VP of Finance and reopening Visit Cincy's Washington, D.C. office. CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – In anticipation of the transformation of the downtown convention…

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The City of Cincinnati has awarded ASM Global the contract to open and manage the newly transformed Duke Energy Convention Center (DECC). Scheduled for completion in January 2026, the $240 million…

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CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – This weekend Cincinnati becomes the epicenter for cultural events nationwide. The Cincinnati Music Festival, presented by P&G, July 25-27, 2024, is the largest…

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CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – The highly anticipated $240 million transformation of the Cincinnati Convention Center got underway July 16, as state, county, city and tourism leaders…