Twitter Fan Lauds Durham Food Businesses' Use of Social Media

"Wow, looks like Durham, NC food businesses really know how to use Twitter."

- @ScottProck, Twitter

Guglhupf Expresses Appreciation for DCVB's Support

"On behalf of Guglhupf, thank you so much for your continued support of the bakery and cafe again this year. We really appreciate it!"

- Sasha Travers, Public Relations

Praise for DCVB's Community Leadership

"Thank you for all your support and for your great leadership in our community."

- Laura Benson, Executive Director, Durham's Partnership for Children

DCVB Making a Difference to Preservation Durham

"DCVB is making a huge difference to Preservation Durham and we are very grateful."

- Jane Goodridge, Chair, Preservation Durham

Congratulations for Well-Deserved Tourism Leadership Honor

"Congratulations to you all for the recognition you received at the Tourism Leadership Conference last week. Well deserved. And much deserved congrats to Shelly on receiving the Bill Sharp Award.. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with your extraordinary CVB."

- Arlene Gutterman, Sr. Account Supervisor, Our State Magazine

Visitor Lauds Magnolia Grill as a "Best Dining Experience in the US"

"This was one of the best dining experiences I've had in the US. The grits souffle appetizer was creamy and had just the right amount of cheese. My scallops were perfectly seared and caramelized. The service was attentive but not overbearing."

- TripAdvisor User

Praise for Bullock's BBQ

"To Bullock's BBQ. And as to our lunch, all I can say is this- Oh. My. Goodness. This was our second visit... It was really good and we decided to go back... Excellent does not even begin to cover it. Basically, it was the best damn catfish I have ever eaten. Anywhere. One of the things that makes the experience at Bullock's is the staff... If you're in Durham, stop by. If you live anywhere close by, it's worth the drive."

- 9-Echo-1 Blogger

DCVB Literature Offers an Abundance of Information

"The Trial Court Administration Office wishes to thank you for providing us with materials from the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau for our October Conference of Superior Court Judges. Your literature offered an abundance of information for our attendees and hopefully generated business and interest in our community."

- E. Deneen Barrier, Trial Court Coordinator, Durham County Judicial Building

Durham Exceeds Visitor's Expectations

"Durham looked very nice and was easy to navigate. Durham exceeded my expectations and the visitor guides were excellent. The lady at the visitor center was great."

- Visitor Feedback

Resident Lauds Durham Lifestyle

"My wife and I love living in Durham. I just finished walking to work after stopping at my favorite coffeeshop for some hot tea -- and where I ran into a neighbor and chatted for a bit. With transit here, on Friday I left my car at work and took a bus to the airport -- no parking charges and I was there in 40 minutes' time door to door."

- City-Data.com User

Visitors, Locals Appreciate Durham Information

"Thank you for all the materials you gave us for our Fall Rally at Grace Lutheran Church October 15th.  The visitors appreciated the materials and some of the locals didn’t realize all that is available in Durham."

- Jean Pochert, Event Coordinator

Wayfinders a Boon to ArtsMarket 2011

"It seems appropriate at this time of giving thanks that I reach out to thank you all again for the wonderful job you did in volunteering for ArtsMarket 2011. The Conference organizers and delegates were very impressed by your professionalism and caring customer service - as indeed was I. As most of you know, this was the first time that ArtsMarket had been held in Durham - and the event was such a resounding success that plans are already underway to schedule the next Arts Market in Fall of 2013! A special thanks to Chelsey at the Durham CVB for her assistance in recruiting such great volunteers and I do hope I will have the pleasure to work with you all again in 2013."

- Louisa Hart, ArtsMarket 2011

Marriott at RTP 'An Excellent Stay'

"I was very pleased with this Marriott at RTP. As a frequent traveler, I stay at a wide range of hotels and this property is in the top end of that range. I will certainly stay here the next time I am in the area. Attention to detail is a key to service at any hotel, and this one "gets it"... The management of this property should be complimented on a job well done!"

- John W., TripAdvisor

Kudos to DCVB Staff

"Minerva did an awesome job getting the “Renovation Celebration” programs done – and within a quick time frame. Kudos to your great staff!"

- Sharon DeShazo, Community Facilities Manager, City of Durham

DCVB's Social Media Seminar a Great Service

"I thought the [social media] seminar was great... I really enjoyed the Q&A after and thought that Sam did a great job. Thanks for offering this. I look forward to seeing more events like this!"

- Social Media Seminar Attendee

More Praise for the Durham Community Event Calendar

"The calendar is a great tool, congratulations to all!"

- Brian McMahon, Hope Valley Farms

Toronto Star Journalist Lauds Visit to Durham, Food Trucks

"Thank you for showing me around Durham during my recent visit to North Carolina and introducing me to some of the best food I've ever eaten. Particularly impressive: the street food carts. The short rib tacos were first-rate."

- Petti Fong, Journalist, Toronto Star

Thanks to DCVB for Help in Promoting Durham Art Walk

"Thank you so much for the DCVB calendar feature item and the banner ad promoting Art Walk!  This fall is the biggest Art Walk to date with tons of activity, artists, music and food.  Margaret and Catherine have worked so hard to make it HUGE this year. We really appreciate your support with the PR and the site map graphics!"

- Sherry L. DeVries, Executive Director, Durham Arts Council

DCVB's New Website "Looks Awesome"

"My compliments to whoever was involved in the new website.  It looks awesome."

- Hope L. Murdock, Director of Professional Development, National Association of Social Workers

DCVB Presentation Provides Great Motivation to Explore Durham

"Thank you for your fantastic presentation to our Duke Law students on Wednesday. We heard very good reviews of your presentation, and we are sure students were motivated to explore Durham and try out some of the new restaurants and activities they learned about."

- Maria Magher, Student Affairs Coordinator, Duke Law School

Durham Community Event Calendar a Great Local Resource

"Thanks for all your work on this - I love getting my two-week snapshots!"

- Durham Community Calendar Recipient 

Durham Visitor Finds Visitor Guide Very Informative

"The visitor information was very good. I emailed ahead of our visit for visitor's guides and they were very informative."

- Visitor Feedback

DPAC Lauded by Durham Visitor

[Durham Performing Arts Center] is absolutely gorgeous.... the staff is to be commended for their utmost professionalism.
- Visitor Feedback

Visiting German Journalists Express Appreciation for DCVB's Help

"Thank you again for spending the day with us... Without your help, support and information we wouldn't be able to do our job."

- Saskia Guntermann & Michael Marek, Producers, German National Broadcasting Network

World Beer Festival Expresses Gratitude for DCVB's Efforts

"Thank you and all of your team for all of your help and support with our World Beer Festival-Durham 2011 event. We look forward to working with you again very soon and we thank you for everything... Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau made a lot of people smile Saturday!"

- Laura Reyes, Office Manager, All About Beer

Faith Institute Planning Committee Thanks DCVB fo Support

"On behalf of Faith Institute Planning Committee, we would like to extend a heart-felt thank you for your generous donation of bags and brochures. Your commitment to helping raise awareness of homelessness and poverty in our community is sincerely appreciated."

- Terry Allebaugh, Executive Director, Housing for New Hope
  Patrice Nelson, Executive Director, Urban Ministries of Durham
  Ryan Fehrman, Executive Director, Genesis Home
  Catherine Pleil, Executive Director, Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network

Praise for World Beer Festival SCVNGR App

"That SCVNGR app idea was brilliant!"

- Greg Barbera, Managing Editor, All About Beer Magazine

Feedback for DCVB Social Media Seminar

"Sam's tips and suggestions were very helpful and left me realizing how important social media is!"

- DCVB Social Media Seminar Attendee

Durham Regional Association of Realtors Lauds DCVB Social Media Seminar

“Thank you for sharing social media / blogging tips with our YPN Group. It was very informative and helpful in encouraging them to develop a social media marketing plan.”

- Shelia Willis, Chief Executive Officer, Durham Regional Association of Realtors