Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: O.Z Tyler continues to lead tourism for Daviess County.
Mark Calitri speaks tourism: O.Z Tyler continues to lead tourism for Daviess County.
O.Z. Tyler Distillery
was recognized as the Manufacturer of the Year at the 2019 Chamber celebration.
Owensboro has started to
create the foundation to build a sustainable tourism infrastructure, which also
offers quality of life amenities and experiences to residents.
create the foundation to build a sustainable tourism infrastructure, which also
offers quality of life amenities and experiences to residents.
Hear the Music: Owensboro, Kentucky
Brand
USA takes Owensboro Kentucky to world stage
USA takes Owensboro Kentucky to world stage
Owensboro
tourism moved to the international stage Thursday night with the launching of
Brand USA's "Hear the Music, Experience The USA" campaign locally.
tourism moved to the international stage Thursday night with the launching of
Brand USA's "Hear the Music, Experience The USA" campaign locally.
Brand
USA, the marketing agency for American tourism, selected Owensboro as one of
its Top 10 American music cities last year.
USA, the marketing agency for American tourism, selected Owensboro as one of
its Top 10 American music cities last year.
And a
short video about Owensboro has already drawn more than 4.1 million views --
and 22 million impressions, the number of times the website is opened --
worldwide.
short video about Owensboro has already drawn more than 4.1 million views --
and 22 million impressions, the number of times the website is opened --
worldwide.
That's
more than any other city in the campaign, Tom Garzilli, chief marketing officer
for Brand USA, told a crowd gathered at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame &
Museum.
more than any other city in the campaign, Tom Garzilli, chief marketing officer
for Brand USA, told a crowd gathered at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame &
Museum.
Mark
Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors
Bureau, called the promotion "a beautiful opportunity for Owensboro."
Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors
Bureau, called the promotion "a beautiful opportunity for Owensboro."
It's
time, he said, for the area to capitalize on its music heritage.
time, he said, for the area to capitalize on its music heritage.
Kristen
Branscum, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism, said Thursday was
a time "to celebrate another feather in Owensboro's cap."
Branscum, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism, said Thursday was
a time "to celebrate another feather in Owensboro's cap."
The
community's bourbon, bluegrass and barbecue promotion is something authentic
that tourists -- foreign and domestic -- are looking for, she said.
community's bourbon, bluegrass and barbecue promotion is something authentic
that tourists -- foreign and domestic -- are looking for, she said.
Bluegrass
music, Branscum said, "is a calling card for Owensboro and the entire
state."
music, Branscum said, "is a calling card for Owensboro and the entire
state."
Brand USA Hear the Music: Owensboro, Kentucky
Brand
USA takes Owensboro Kentucky to world stage
USA takes Owensboro Kentucky to world stage
Owensboro
tourism moved to the international stage Thursday night with the launching of
Brand USA's "Hear the Music, Experience The USA" campaign locally.
tourism moved to the international stage Thursday night with the launching of
Brand USA's "Hear the Music, Experience The USA" campaign locally.
Brand
USA, the marketing agency for American tourism, selected Owensboro as one of
its Top 10 American music cities last year.
USA, the marketing agency for American tourism, selected Owensboro as one of
its Top 10 American music cities last year.
And a
short video about Owensboro has already drawn more than 4.1 million views --
and 22 million impressions, the number of times the website is opened --
worldwide.
short video about Owensboro has already drawn more than 4.1 million views --
and 22 million impressions, the number of times the website is opened --
worldwide.
That's
more than any other city in the campaign, Tom Garzilli, chief marketing officer
for Brand USA, told a crowd gathered at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame &
Museum.
more than any other city in the campaign, Tom Garzilli, chief marketing officer
for Brand USA, told a crowd gathered at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame &
Museum.
Mark
Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors
Bureau, called the promotion "a beautiful opportunity for Owensboro."
Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors
Bureau, called the promotion "a beautiful opportunity for Owensboro."
It's
time, he said, for the area to capitalize on its music heritage.
time, he said, for the area to capitalize on its music heritage.
Kristen
Branscum, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism, said Thursday was
a time "to celebrate another feather in Owensboro's cap."
Branscum, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism, said Thursday was
a time "to celebrate another feather in Owensboro's cap."
The
community's bourbon, bluegrass and barbecue promotion is something authentic
that tourists -- foreign and domestic -- are looking for, she said.
community's bourbon, bluegrass and barbecue promotion is something authentic
that tourists -- foreign and domestic -- are looking for, she said.
Bluegrass
music, Branscum said, "is a calling card for Owensboro and the entire
state."
music, Branscum said, "is a calling card for Owensboro and the entire
state."
Mark Calitri VisitOwensboro OZ Tyler Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Exploring Kentucky | Bourbon drives visitation to Kentucky: Mark
Calitri speaks tourism
O.Z.
Tyler modernizes bourbon production, expands distillery to 95,000 annual
barrels
When O.Z. Tyler decided to
rehab the old Medley Distillery in 2014, they had to turn deterioration, from
the 25 years the facility sat vacant, into what is set to become the world’s
fourth-largest independent bourbon distillery.
rehab the old Medley Distillery in 2014, they had to turn deterioration, from
the 25 years the facility sat vacant, into what is set to become the world’s
fourth-largest independent bourbon distillery.
Call said the $25 million renovation
not only allowed for new electrical, plumbing and piping systems, but also gave
the distillery a chance to modernize and automate the centuries-old bourbon
craft.
not only allowed for new electrical, plumbing and piping systems, but also gave
the distillery a chance to modernize and automate the centuries-old bourbon
craft.
Mark Calitri Brand USA PIcks Owensboro top 10 music city
Brand
USA takes Owensboro Kentucky to world stage
USA takes Owensboro Kentucky to world stage
Owensboro
tourism moved to the international stage Thursday night with the launching of
Brand USA's "Hear the Music, Experience The USA" campaign locally.
tourism moved to the international stage Thursday night with the launching of
Brand USA's "Hear the Music, Experience The USA" campaign locally.
Brand
USA, the marketing agency for American tourism, selected Owensboro as one of
its Top 10 American music cities last year.
USA, the marketing agency for American tourism, selected Owensboro as one of
its Top 10 American music cities last year.
And a
short video about Owensboro has already drawn more than 4.1 million views --
and 22 million impressions, the number of times the website is opened --
worldwide.
short video about Owensboro has already drawn more than 4.1 million views --
and 22 million impressions, the number of times the website is opened --
worldwide.
That's
more than any other city in the campaign, Tom Garzilli, chief marketing officer
for Brand USA, told a crowd gathered at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame &
Museum.
more than any other city in the campaign, Tom Garzilli, chief marketing officer
for Brand USA, told a crowd gathered at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame &
Museum.
Mark
Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors
Bureau, called the promotion "a beautiful opportunity for Owensboro."
Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors
Bureau, called the promotion "a beautiful opportunity for Owensboro."
It's
time, he said, for the area to capitalize on its music heritage.
time, he said, for the area to capitalize on its music heritage.
Kristen
Branscum, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism, said Thursday was
a time "to celebrate another feather in Owensboro's cap."
Branscum, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Tourism, said Thursday was
a time "to celebrate another feather in Owensboro's cap."
The
community's bourbon, bluegrass and barbecue promotion is something authentic
that tourists -- foreign and domestic -- are looking for, she said.
community's bourbon, bluegrass and barbecue promotion is something authentic
that tourists -- foreign and domestic -- are looking for, she said.
Bluegrass
music, Branscum said, "is a calling card for Owensboro and the entire
state."
music, Branscum said, "is a calling card for Owensboro and the entire
state."
The
campaign targets the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, India, France, Germany,
Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Mexico.
campaign targets the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, India, France, Germany,
Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Mexico.
The
content is available in English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese
and Spanish.
content is available in English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese
and Spanish.
VisitTheUSA.com https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/news/local/in-the-spotlight/article_52ed632b-eb01-5a48-bf48-3309f2efbaba.html
Visit Owensboro is the official
destination marketing organization for Owensboro and Daviess County Kentucky. www.visitowensboro.com Mark Calitri serves as President/CEO.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Monday, August 12, 2019
CEO Mark Calitri speaks sports tourism in Owensboro Kentucky
“Sports tourism is really important to our economy as a whole,
and there are three really important components to that,” said Convention and
Visitors Bureau president and CEO Mark Calitri. “One of the three most
important components is to have quality event managers who bring good events to
Owensboro.”
A part of that success comes from event planners and managers
John and Trish Grass, who work with 3Up 3Down and their dedication to bettering
cities like Owensboro.
CEO Mark Calitri speaks: Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari announced this week that it is adding Cheetah Chase, a third water coaster.
CEO
Mark Calitri speaks: Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari announced this week
that it is adding Cheetah Chase, a third water coaster.
Matt Eckert, Holiday World's president, said the $7 million
investment will make the Spencer County, Indiana, theme park "the
undisputed Water Coaster Capital of the world."
And that's good news for Owensboro.
"We are extremely fortunate to be only 35 minutes away from
Holiday World, which is one of the best amusement parks in the entire
country," Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro-Daviess County
Convention & Visitors Bureau, said of the announcement. "Holiday World
is a great asset to Owensboro."
He said, "It's a great additional amenity for the guests
that are already in Owensboro attending a sporting event or convention at the
Owensboro Convention Center. And, with Owensboro's proximity to the park, we
are seeing Holiday World visitors looking to add value to their trip by
visiting O.Z. Tyler Distillery, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
and our amazing Riverwalk scene."
http://www.markcalitri.com/ceo-mark-calitri-speaks-holiday-world-splashin-safari-announced-this-week-that-it-is-adding-cheetah-chase-a-third-water-coaster/
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Owensboro Kentucky: Chamber CEO named a top woman in business
http://www.markcalitri.com/owensboro-kentucky-chamber-ceo-named-a-top-woman-in-business/
Candance has been our most valuable asset in helping to transform Visit Owensboro into an award-winning organization,” said Mark Calitri, President & CEO of Visit Owensboro. “In today’s world filled with so much negativity Candance is a positive light for Visit Owensboro, me personally, and she is Owensboro’s #1 cheerleader
Friday, August 2, 2019
Love Bluegrass Music? Owensboro, Kentucky Should Be Next on Your Road Trip List
Love Bluegrass Music? Owensboro, Kentucky Should Be Next on Your Road Trip List
“Wide Open County Magazine hits the nail on the head, “said Mark A. Calitri. The worlds only Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum continues to garner national attention as a must-see attraction.
This article highlights the complete museum experience:
http://www.markcalitri.com/love-bluegrass-music-owensboro-kentucky-should-be-next-on-your-road-trip-list/
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