DCVB Annual Report Turning Heads

"Received your report today and read through it. Very well done, great graphic job, I really liked the pictures of you and the staff in the back. The stats were presented in an easy to review format as well. Tell the designer job well done!!"

Robert D. Teer, Jr., Teer Associates

Recreation Advisory Commission Thankful for DCVB Presentation

"I want to Thank both of you for the excellent presentation you made to the Recreation Advisory Commission (RAC) last Wednesday.  It was informative, and I believe that you addressed the major questions that they had.  I look forward to our continuing partnership and the future meeting discussing the Sports Commission."

Rhonda Parker, Durham Recreation Advisory Commission

Visiting Writer Thanks DCVB for Great Trip

"Big THANK YOU for the weekend! All meetings were great...You should be really proud of Durham. It is such a great place."

Lynne Brandon, M.A.Brandon Communications

DCVB Hosts Media in Durham

"Again, thanks for putting the trip together and hosting me. I appreciate all the work you put into planning and executing it. My visit was productive far beyond the story I already have assigned, and I came away with several solid pitches centered on Durham."

Jason Frye

Teakettle Junction Productions

GreatestFan Becomes DCVB Fan

""When I think about the Durham CVB’s tagline, (Durham Where Great Things Happen) great things happen because Durham is filled with special people like you. Thank you for going the extra mile for GreatestFan.com,LLC and thank you for going the extra mile for the city of Durham. Thank you again for all of your hard work!"

Hassan Pinto
Managing Partner
GreatestFan.com, LLC

Western Carolina University Uses DCVB Publications

"I love your publications and still use them in class!"

- Steve Morse Ph.D, Director, Hospitality and Tourism Program, Western Carolina University

Group Travel Family Sends Congratulations to DCVB

"Congratulations on being awarded the Sloan Award for the fifth time. The Durham CVB has once again shown and proven their commitment to their employers."

- Joseph G. Cappuzzello, President & CEO of The Group Travel Family

DCVB Economic Publications Make Big Impact

“I keep using your great economic impact and measurement publications from the Durham CVB as excellent examples of how to communicate the value of what a CVB does to elected and appointed officials.”

Steve Morse, Ph.D.
Director, Hospitality & Tourism Program, College of Business, Western Carolina University

Museum of Durham History Happy With DCVB Help

"The direction cards that Evan dropped off yesterday are so well done!!! Thank you so much for helping us fulfill our mission to send our visitors out to Durham's amazing historic and cultural sites. I can't wait to share this with our front desk volunteers!"

Katie Spencer
Executive Director, Museum of Durham History

Rave Review for Durham

My husband, daughter and I completely enjoyed Durham.  The thing that stood out the most was how incredibly friendly everyone was – from the airport staff, hotel, car rental, restaurants, grocery stores, etc.  We were constantly amazed at the friendliness! We truly enjoyed your city and have told everyone at home what a great place it is.  A bonus was being able to drive to the ocean so easily one weekend – and the next to Ashville to see the beauty of the mountains!! 

  

Sandra Carlisle

Minnesota

Visitor Impressed by Downtown Tree Canopy in Durham

As a visitor to Durham, the first thing that impressed me was the canopy of street trees downtown. These may be trees that are taken for granted by someone who sees them every day but I can assure you, "someone" and some "group" of people has gone to great lengths to provide a lasting treasure for Durham. I hope that new people coming into power realize what Durham has and will continue this tree planting program for other generation to appreciate. Trees are forever, billboards are "trash forever". 

Swift Arrival for Durham Visitor & Relocation Guide

"Durham Convention & Visitor Bureau, Thank you for sending the guide in a timely manner and I gave to my neighbor that just moved into the area. Thanks."

DCVB Website Helpful for Relocation

"I found your website to be really helpful and informative when I was relocating to the area!" 

—Katy Cotton, Durham Convention Center

Durham Crisis Response Center Thanks DCVB for Partnership

"Thank you so much for partnering with DCRC on our golf tournament. The goody bags were a uge success and great promotion for DCVB! Thank you so much!"

— Tammy Donald, Development Director, Durham Crisis Response Center

Kudos to DCVB Director of Marketing & Communications

"My wife and I were semi-regulars when you had Starlu and then later followed your food truck activity.  I’m glad you’re still active in promoting fine food in our area.  Kudos to you Chef Sam!  It’s only through concerted efforts from people like you and the other chefs in the area that the triangle becomes known for great dining. Thank you for your dedication."

Del Williams

NC Restaurant & Lodging Association Impressed With Durham Recognition

"Congratulations on Durham’s recognition as ‘Tastiest Town.’ What an amazing and well-deserved honor and a fitting distinction for the city. You and your team do an amazing job!"

— Lynn Minges, President and CEO, NC Restaurant & Lodging Association

Enthusiastic Thanks for DCVB

“THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They felt the Bull City love.”

—George Habel, Vice President, Sports Group at Capitol Broadcasting Company (regarding a DCVB meeting with representatives from the ACC)

Durham Sustainability Manager Proud of DCVB Efforts

"Congratulations to you and everyone at DCVB (and Durham) for securing Durham as the Tastiest Town in the South.  I know you all put a lot into promoting the contest and I am glad to see it paid off.  I really loved seeing how the local restaurants worked together to promote it, too.  It reinforced my sense of community to see everyone working towards a shared goal.

Great work, too, on the 50/50 blog.  It looks like you treated that visitor like royalty and showed her a lot of what Durham has to offer.  I was full after just reading her posts."

Tobin L. Freid, Sustainability Manager at Durham City-County

Keep Durham Beautiful Excited About Durham's Tastiest Town Win

Congratulations – you all truly did a great job with this!"

—Tania Dautlick, Executive Director, Keep Durham Beautiful, Inc

Architect Knows Tastiest Town Accolade is "Big"

"We get a lot of accolades on "best of lists".  This one is big :)"

Scott Harmon, Architect with Center Studio Architecture in downtown Durham

LUEWWD Grateful for DCVB Support

"We wanted to send you a quick 'thank you' message for your consistent support of LUEWWD. You are always first to get the word out and we appreciate what you do!"

—Tonya, On behalf of the LUEWWD Organizers

Fullsteam Pleasantly Surprised at DCVB Visitors Guide Cover

"Thank you so much for placing Fullsteam on the recent edition of the Visitor’s Guide.  It was such an amazing and unexpected surprise.  My entire team is very honored.  But beyond this great honor, I want to express my deepest appreciation for the grace, class and hospitality to express to all…whether they live across the globe or nine miles down the road.  You make us so proud.”

—Sean Lilly Wilson Fullsteam Brewery

Bowman Admires 2013 Visitors Guide

"I don't know if I've mentioned how well I think the VG was produced this year....good backgrounders, fresh and larger photographs, great design and layout, timely launch of digital...and ready access to comprehensive content."

— Reyn Bowman, Bull City Mutterings

GreatestFan Appreciates DCVB Media Efforts

"You guys [DCVB] kicked us off to a great start and the media has been snowballing ever since."

—Hassan Pinto, GreatestFan

Pivot Point Media Thankful for DCVB Help

"Thank you for your insights and marketing prowess in helping to make our launch a success. The energy at the party was fantastic...The buzz continues."

— Gil Fitts, Pivot Point Media

Carolina Epicurean Visits Durham

"I'm so impressed with what Durham has to offer and we've been welcomed with open arms everywhere you've sent us."

—Laura Huff, Carolina Epicurean®, LLC

Library Thankful for DCVB Presentation

Thank you so much for serving as the moderator for the “Daring Dreams” panel last night.  You did a masterful job of getting, and keeping, a diverse panel engaged and focused on the main topic.  Thank you for your time and preparation!

—Alice Sharp, Development Officer, Durham County Library

DCVB Wins State--wide United Way Award

Congratulations again on Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau’s United Way [state-wide] Spirit Award. You and your entire team have set a great example for other workplace giving campaigns.

— John Foust, Relationship Manager at United Way of the Greater Triangle

Carolina Theatre Guest Appreciates Wayfinders

I just wanted to tell you how accommodating and kind your volunteers and staff were at the Arlo Guthrie concert. They were all so considerate.   Also, when the volunteers had to tell people not to record or take pictures, they were very nice about it.  Thank you for getting such great helpers!

—Robin Hill, Carolina Theatre Guest

WNAC Enjoys DCVB at RCMA

"Thanks so much for the cell phone holder. It was a great help at Religious Conference Management Association...clipped on the front and laid in the pocket. I appreciate it. Have a blessed day."

—Elizabeth Hodges, Women Nationally Active for Christ

Visitor Enjoys Durham Beauty

"Overall, Durham was beautiful."

- Durham Visitor

Durham Distillery Thankful for DCVB Efforts

“Word of mouth and sharing Krupnikas with people has been the best marketing tool. It is a very accessible drink, on its own or served as a cocktail, and most people will enjoy a glass or two. The Durham News Service, run by the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau, has also helped a lot to get the word out to local media outlets. It has been like having a free PR company.”

— Rim Vigalys, owner of Brothers Vigalys and maker of Krupnikas, quoted in Gourmet deVille

Museum of Life + Science Loves Durham Wayfinders

"The volunteers are kind, enthusiastic people who love Durham.  They demonstrate a much higher level of reliability than volunteers recruited independently for single events.  They are smart and learn quickly and are willing to do whatever needs to be done.  It’s like having a private army of help that I can mobilize whenever I need!"

- Leslie Fann, Museum of Life + Science

Durham County Appreciative of DCVB Help

"Thank you for hosting our group for a very informative meeting. We have a lot of work to to do, but you made it seem very attainable. Thanks for taking the time to help us!"

-Michael Davis, Durham County Government

ConventionSouth Magazine Values DCVB

"ConventionSouth honors you for your dedication to the meetings industry!"

-ConventionSouth Media Group

The Scrap Exchange Enjoys DCVB Event Calendar

"I want to tell you how much I have been enjoying looking at the DCVB event calender..I check it about once a week to see whats going on and think that it is a great accessible service."

-Ann May Woodward, The Scrap Exchange

Durham Visitor Impressed by Guide

The visitor information was wonderful and very in depth. I am very impressed by how thorough the guide was.

-A Durham Visitor

Full Frame Appreciates DCVB

“Thank you for the time today!  Enormously helpful and informative!”

Deirdre Haj, Executive Director
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

Museum of Life and Science Thankful for Volunteers

Happy New Year!  I wanted to let you know that we were overwhelmed (in a good way!) with the quantity and quality of volunteers we got for Santa Train from the Wayfinders.  They were outstanding, particularly those who kept coming back the last week.  I really appreciate the CVB hosting Shiftboard to make it possible and your help spreading the word.  Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you all and thanks again for being such a fabulous resource!

Leslie Fann, PHR

Human Resources Specialist/Volunteer Coordinator

Museum of Life and Science