DCVB's Annual report was recognized for its layout and content

"I received your Annual Report today and was impressed with the layout and content – good job! It is easy to follow and understand."

—Robert D. Teer, Jr. , Teer Associates

DCVB's annual report receives positive feedback

" I wanted to let you know that I thought the progress report was excellent--accessible, interesting, inviting, and frank about the difficulties imposed by HB2. And so good to see the photo of the Sports Commission and to know that it is up and running. Congratulations on that achievement."

— Steve Schewel

Rev. Daniel J. Reeves of St. Luke's appreciates DCVB's faith communities category on their website

"Thank you for including all of the worshipping communities in your resources. Thanks for filling me in on how this all works."

— The Rev. Daniel J. Reeves, St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Family appreciated DCVB materials provided for reunion

I wanted to thank you for the Durham materials your office provided for our family reunion last weekend.We ended up having over 50 out of town family members attend from Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey. The adults really loved the Durham African-American history booklet and the Durham church fans were put to great use with the heat. We ended up doing a self-guided walking tour of downtown and Black Wall Street. We've been doing the reunion since 1983 and this is the first time we've had it in Durham. The feedback from the family is that this is the best reunion we've ever had.

—Nancia Odom

The Rickhouse blown away by DCVB's service

"I just wanted to pass along to you our experience in the last few months working with Lauran, and most recently with yesterday's Wedding + Event Open House at The Rickhouse. Since Daniel Kulenic and I met Lauran we have been impressed with her ease of communication and eagerness to help us and our clients in whatever way possible. She has gone beyond every expectation we've had in that vein and has taken imitative to develop such things as event maps and hospitality materials for hotels. At our open house yesterday, when sharing what the CVB now offers they were equally blown away saying things such as, "this is exactly what we need!", and "we were just talking about how we need to do that - it's such a relief to know that service is available to us"

I would be remiss if I did not tell you how helpful she has been to us as a new business downtown. I can only imagine the great work she is doing for so many other businesses in Durham.

Sarah Mackiewicz, CPCE ,Venue Manager

Deep Dish Theatre Appreciates DCVB Suggestions

"Thanks so much for the thoughtful and thorough suggestions. I had a chance to read through your comments in depth this morning. They really are terrific and I appreciate the time you took to share them with us."

—Karen Curtain, Deep Dish Theater
   

Beyu Caffe impressed with DCVB's website

"I was checking out the new website. Looks great. Very user friendly to find out what's going on in Durham, and it provides great information for specific tastes and preferences. Great job!"

— Dorian J Bolden, Beyu Caffee

R4 Development Co.LLC appreciates help with new development for Durham

“Thanks for the great help. It's great to be working with you on a new development for Durham.” 

—Joel Reitzer, AIA Managing Director, R4 Development Co., LLC

Duke Medicine Staff finds DCVB PR 101 session valuable

"Sam – I really appreciated the session yesterday! It sparked considerable thinking about how my group at Duke could “own” our message within Duke, and various other applications for friends’ and my husbands’ small businesses and volunteer organizations.  If you offer the session again, I’ll be recommending it to others!"

– Beth Emerson, PE, PMP, Assistant Director Project Controls, Duke Medicine
    

The Duke Homestead Staff thankful for DCVB assistance

 "Thank you for your invaluable assistance with Duke Homestead's "A Soldiers Walk Home." This event would not have been possible without your time, hard work, and dedication."

— Mia, Andrew, Julia- Duke Homestead Staff

Bull City Escape thankful for the DCVB Calendar of Events

“Thank you for your help in putting up Bull City Escape on the website's calendar of events. We had a resoundingly successful opening weekend and many visitors told us they found the game through the durham-nc.com website.”
- Alice Cheung, Bull City Escape

Visitor Finds DCVB Street Maps "Excellent"

"The visitor guide was up to date and the street maps were excellent and easy to read."

— A Durham visitor

Durham Diabetes Coalition Loves DCVB's Wonderful Customer Service

"Since using your service and wonderful customer service, I plan to share this with others! J"

-Crystal Dixon, Durham Diabetes Coalition 

Visitor Impressed by Staff at Durham Visitor Information Center

"What a pleasure it was to meet both of the individuals at the [Visitor Information] Center...The gentleman could not have been more enthusiastic and helpful.  He is knowledgeable, helpful, and communicated with us in a pleasant manner... Please express my gratitude to both and let them know what an outstanding job they did."

— Sandra Wolf

Providence RI CVB Appreciates DCVB Research

"You are the best.  I know I can always count on [DCVB] to have sound research.”

—  Martha Sheridan, President, Providence [Rhode Island] Convention & Visitors Bureau and Immediate Past Chair, Destination Marketing Association International

DCVB Gives Great Presentation

"Thanks again for coming out and giving such a great presentation.  I had several people come up to me to say how much they enjoyed it."

—Chip Roe, VP, Investments & Retirement Planning

Durham Weekend Getaway Winner Enjoys Durham

"We returned last week from our trip to Durham.  What a wonderful time!  It was so exciting...we extended our stay another day...What a fantastic city with such friendly people and unbelievable meals.  I appreciate your city's wonderful hospitality and hope to be returning soon."

- Carol Botros, #GoDurham Weekend Getaway Winner

New durham-nc.com "Beautiful" and Easy to Navigate

"Love the new website. Beautiful, and easier to find stuff"

—Jay Zenner, Broker-in-Charge -Springtree Realty

RDU Appreciates DCVB's Live Chat Demo

"Thank you for speaking with me today regarding your “Live Chat” feature on the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau website. You shared great information and really gave me a good overview of how this feature works for the customers of the DCVB. I am excited to share this information."

—Patricia Rossi
Supervisor, Guest Services
Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

Praise for DCVB

"The Durham Convention & Visitors Center is clearly playing an important role and you have much to promote in this rapidly developing city."

— Ed Sullivan