HVS Consulting & Valuation Services Thankful for DCVB

"Thank you so much…all of this information is a huge help!"

Joseph Rael
Senior Project Manager
HVS Consulting & Valuation Services

DCVB Annual Report Appreciated By Durham VA Medical Center

"Thank you for taking my call today. I just wanted to let you know that I liked the Durham CVB annual report, especially page 12. Best wishes for another successful year."

-Pete Tillman, Public Affairs Officer, Durham VA Medical Center

DCVB Annual Report Wows City Fire Department

Absolute wonderful job with the annual progress report!  I thought the layout was really creative and colorful and the content was very informative.  Thanks for sharing!
- Sierra Jackson, Public Affairs Specialist/PIO, Fire Department, City of Durham

NCCU Thanks DCVB for Economic Impact Statement

“How about that economic impact statement!  That was pretty exciting.  Who do we need to thank from the CVB for their various effort? “

- Anita Walton, Office of Alumni Relations, North Carolina Central University

Visitors Fall in Love With Durham

We fell in Love with Durham and plan a relocation within five years. We loved, loved, loved the Dining! We enjoyed the diversity and ethic foods and friendly folks. We even stopped in the Visitor Information Center and they were awesome!

 - Visitor to Durham, Visitor Survey

DCVB Helps Google Improve Restaurants Survey

"The Durham Convention & Visitor's Bureau has contributed significantly to helping improve our restaurants survey for the Triangle area in North Carolina."

- Noa Walsky, Google

DCVB's Wayfinders Training a Great Help for Blues Festival

"I just wanted to take this time to thank you so much for all of your support, providing me with helpful information that I needed, e-blasting the notices that I needed to circulate to all volunteers as well as spending extra time helping me to find solutions to any problems that occurred.  It was a great overall experience."

- Yvette Holder, Volunteer Coordinator, Bull Durham Blues Festival

Durham Visitor Remarks On Friendly Residents

"People on the streets saw us looking at our awesome walking tour map and wanted to give a hand and show us the what the city has to offer."

- Visitor to Durham, Visitor Survey

Volunteer Lauds Experience at DCVB

"Thank you for your time and attention while I was volunteering at the CVB. The information you shared with me was greatly appreciated. I enjoyed the projects I helped with and the staff made me feel welcomed, and most of all - useful."

- Marsha Edwards, DCVB Volunteer

Culinary Press Trip to Durham a Hit with Journalists

"Thank you for the outstanding planning and hosting of the "Taste the Triangle" culinary press trip that came through the area last week. Each shared how much they have enjoyed Durham, especially Elodie Farms and Counter Culture Coffee. Mateo, Whiskey and Fullsteam were fantastic additions to round out their experiences."

- Kristen Teufel, Senior Account Executive, Development Counsellors International

Visitor Lauds Durham Visitor Information Center as a Great Resource

"Wow, thanks for the rapid response and helpful info!!"

- Durham Visitor (requested information via e-mail)

Chapter Gathering Thankful for DCVB's Help

"I really appreciate [Corey Bizzel] and the Durham CVB sponsorship for the MPD-CC Chapter Gathering at WEC. Thanks so much for what you do for MPD-CC."

- Kathy Flowe, MPD-CC President

Volunteer Center of Durham Grateful for DCVB's Support

"Thanks so much to DCVB for providing the three-ring binders for the Backpacks for Kids program. They were a hit with the kits and a really neat addition to the supplies. We are grateful for the support!"

- Volunteer Center of Durham

Durham Visitor Guides a Hit With Incoming Duke Students

"We have been SWAMPED with visitors and they are loving the Durham visitors' guides...Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH!!! [They] came right on time for the 2nd part of the Graduate Student Orientation.  I'm pretty sure I will be reaching out to you again very soon."

- Beanah Bass-Beatty, Duke Student Affairs

Nasher Museum Director Will 'Miss Durham Very Much'

"I will miss Durham very much!"

- Kim Rorschach, Director, Nasher Museum of Art to Frank Stasio, Host, The State of Things

"Taking Southern Hospitality to the Limits"

"Taking Southern hospitality to the limits - @DurhamNC gets five stars #loveDurham."

- @thehosp_widow, Twitter

Facebook Fan Lauds the Bull City's Diversity

"Let’s Love on Durham! It's such an amazingly diverse city!"

- J Knox Gordon, Durham NC Facebook Fan

DCVB Presentation a Highlight Hospitality Program Students

"Your presentation was invigorating, passionate and very realistic and convincing for the rising seniors. Many referred to your presentation in their evaluation of the Summer Bridge Program as impactful and eye opening."

- Beverly A. Bryant, Directory, NCCU Hospitality & Tourism Management

Herald-Sun Writer's Response to Story Assistance from DCVB

"Wow. Many thanks."

- Cliff Bellamy, Writer, The Herald-Sun

Art of Cool Project Lauds Assistance from DCVB

“Thanks so much for your help…we couldn't have done it without you.” 

- Cicely Mitchell, The Art of Cool Project

Durham Community Events Calendar A Great Resource

"You all are such a great resource. Folks who volunteer for our mentoring programs are often on the hunt for free or inexpensive activities, particularly ones with educational components, so we are so delighted that we can use this to guide them toward events each month."

- Nancy Wykle, Director of DSS Programs, The Volunteer Center of Greater Durham

DCVB Maps and Guides a Great Resource for Guests

"Love the maps, they help w/directions, and visitors guides. I give a lot to guests especially for ones looking for nightlife."

- Cupatal Cox, Front Desk Agent, Quality Suites

Bennett Place Expresses Appreciation for DCVB Support

"I wanted to thank you and your staff for meeting with us about Bennett Place and the historic sites. We really appreciate it and appreciate your support. We were really impressed with you all and what you were trying to do to help us."

- Betsy Vatavuk, Bennett Place State Historic Site

Durham Professional Appreciates DCVB Support

"Thank you guys for making me one of Durham's Great Things! #humbled"

- April Ellerbe, New Century Planning

Durham Public Schools Expresses Gratitude for DCVB Partnership

“You and your team are TERRIFIC and we so much appreciate your partnership with us on this event.”

Dr. Robin B. McCoy, Chief Communications Officer, Durham Public Schools

"A Lot of Excitement in the Air" at NBC-17 Today Show Filming in Durham

"It was thrilling and exciting to be up that early in downtown Durham on a filming assignment. There was a lot of excitement in the air."

- Joyce Smith, DCVB Volunteer at NBC-17 Today Show Live Broadcast

Neighborship Lauds Experience with DCVB

“You are wonderful [and] so helpful. Thank you so much."

- Hartmut Jahn, Neighborship

Writer Lauds DCVB's Poley as a Go-To Guy

"In the course of 15 plus years I have worked with many tourism, marketing, and other folks in the business of promoting cities and towns across the U.S. Without a question, Sam Poley in the Durham CVB is the best in North Carolina and in the top 5 I have worked with in the Southeast. Sam is never too busy to respond and is usually one of the “first responders” when I put out my 411 emails. Once, he even took my call while trying to get out the door to vacation – I think his children were waiting on him or either he took the call while on vacation, which would not surprise me. I would not want to write an article about Durham without talking to Sam to first.  For the best scoop in town, he is the Go-To Guy."

- Lynne Brandon, Brandon Communications

Carolina Theatre a “Wonderful historic venue”

"The Carolina Theater has been renovated with loving care and is not only a great venue for movies and live performances, but has retained its charm and elegance from years ago. They also have a very good line-up of performances and host the annual Full-Frame Documentary Film Festival as well as the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival each year. I always look forward to coming here."

-  Fosterbanana, TripAdvisor.com

Facebook Fan Loves on Durham's Diversity

"Let’s Love on Durham! It's such an amazingly diverse city!"

- Durham, NC Facebook Fan

Conference Thankful for DCVB's Help in Staffing Registration Table

"I cannot thank you enough for the finding Christine McIntyre to assist at the Registration Desk during our Annual Conference at the Sheraton Imperial from May 14 – 16, 2012. She was a quick learner, knowledgeable, friendly, arrived early, found ways to help beyond what was expected of her,  etc. She is the best worker we have ever had during a conference. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!"

- Patricia H. Hayes, NC Funeral Directors Association

NC League Lauds the Durham Experience

"The NC League staff was absolutely thrilled with the welcome boxes (including the surprise local beer).  Fantastic job...The League staff was equally complimentary on the excellent [Convention Center] facility, staff and preparedness. They loved the food – best of all the events statewide...they rated Durham as the best experience. Fantastic work and thanks to all.  I am so proud of the product that we offer."

- Theodore L. Voorhees, Deputy City Manager, The City of Durham

2012 Annual Tribute Luncheon a Memorable Event

"Thank you for making yesterday such a memorable event."

- Hager Rand, 2012 Annual Tribute Luncheon Honoree

Kudos on an Annual Tribute Luncheon Well Done!

"I heard your [Annual Tribute Luncheon] went very well…overheard lots of compliments here at City Hall. Kudos on a job well done!"

- Amy Blalock, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, The City of Durham

Praise for MyDurhamInfo.com

"What a brilliant idea! Our website IP has changed, as has our physical location—so it was perfect chance to make these changes. Thank you for giving us the chance to update."

- Karen Epp Mortimer, M.Ed. Executive Director, Sales & Service Training Center

'DCVB Has Excellent Materials in Very Visible Places'

"[Full Frame] is terrific, as always, and DCVB has excellent materials in very visible places....not that I'd expect anything less."

- Gretchen Cooley, Former Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Board Chair

Visitor Lauds DCVB's Rapid Response for Visitor Information

"Thanks!  What a quick and helpful response!!  I like Durham already!!!
- Durham Visitor

DCVB Image Library Kudos

"Thank you so much! [Using the DCVB Image Library] is just a super, easy process. I love it."

- Kay Michaels, Project Manager, People Designs

DCVB Volunteer Lauds Magnolia Grill Experience

"From the time we came through the door [of Magnolia Grill] until we left, our experience was outstanding.  The food was absolutely delicious and presentation was above reproach. We had an opportunity to meet the chef. I now understand why the reviews are as they are. He is a perfectionist, and that is his kitchen."

- Joyce Smith, DCVB Volunteer

Praise for DCVB's February Social Media Seminar

"I just wanted to follow up to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed the class on February 28, 2012. I will certainly be using the tips that I learned in class."

- Social Media Seminar Attendee

This Will Be a Very Special Trip For Us

"This will be a very special trip for us.  I look forward to receiving the guide and map... please know how much I appreciate your kindness and help!"

- Durham Visitor

The Green Room: Durham's finest poolroom

"Just got home from Durham, North Carolina and want to give a shout out to the gang at "The Green Room," which is Durham's finest poolroom. Thanks to the staff for showing me so much hospitality and to the players for welcoming me with open arms and treating me with friendship and respect... At "The Green Room,", when you offer a gratuity for good service, the staff are so grateful that they ring a bell situated above their cash register. They do appreciate their customers."

- SJM, AZ Billiards Forum

BikeCoffee: More Portland than Portland

"In Durham, someone in a Mexican wrestling mask delivered me coffee by bike at 10 PM. Thanks @bikecoffeedrm. More Portland than Portland!"

- Carrie Brownstein, Performer, Portlandia

"DCVB's Social Media Seminar Covered a Lot of Great Points"

"I really enjoyed the social media presentation. You covered a lot of really great points. Thank you for taking the time to educate the businesses in Durham."

- Tony Miller, Digital City Images

Visitor Praises Durham's Downtown Walking Guide As One of the Best

A visitor to the Official Durham Visitor Information Center remarked on the Downtown Walking Guide saying it was one of the best he has used and is the most thoughtfully laid out walking tour he has encountered. The visitor particularly like the way the legs were laid out, they did 3 of them. He said that had done a lot through the entire US.

- Visitor from New Jersey

DCVB's Annual Report a Great Visual Piece

“A great visual piece [DCVB Annual Report]. Size and everything works well. Another great job from your team.”

- Reginald Jones, Economic Development Coordinator, City of Durham

DCVB's Annual Report a "Very Nice Publication"

"Very nice publication! Readable, easy to understand, upbeat, persuasive.  Well done, DCVB!"

- Cindy Gardiner, Co-Director, Museum of Durham History

Durham Bride Thankful for DCVB's Assistance

"Thank you for following up with me! I have chosen the Hilton in RTP as my venue. Thank you so much for all of your help. You made this process a whole lot easier for me!!"

-  Durham Bride

Feedback for DCVB's Annual Report

"I opened my mailbox today and out jumped your annual report. Outstanding! Elegant. It says what you do and why you do it in a way I have not seen."

-  Tom Krakauer, Museum of Durham History