Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Pickleball In Owensboro Kentucky

Owensboro was selected as one of 10 music cities for Brand USA’s Hear the Music campaign, joining the ranks with cities like New Orleans, Miami, West Hollywood, Las Vegas and Detroit.
“This puts Owensboro on both the national and international map,” said Mark Calitri, President and CEO of Visit Owensboro, noting that the Hear the Music campaign has already launched overseas.

Owensboro was selected as one of 10 music cities for Brand USA’s Hear the Music campaign, joining the ranks with cities like New Orleans, Miami, West Hollywood, Las Vegas and Detroit.

Owensboro was selected as one of 10 music cities for Brand USA’s Hear the Music campaign, joining the ranks with cities like New Orleans, Miami, West Hollywood, Las Vegas and Detroit.
“This puts Owensboro on both the national and international map,” said Mark Calitri, President and CEO of Visit Owensboro, noting that the Hear the Music campaign has already launched overseas.

Monday, May 6, 2019

Exploring Kentucky | The Best of the West: Mark Calitri speaks tourism

Exploring Kentucky | The Best of the West: Mark Calitri speaks tourism
The western Kentucky cities of Bowling Green, Owensboro and Paducah have teamed up for tourism, and are ready to show off their finest attractions, eateries, events and overnight lodgings. Meeting planners, this includes you, for corporate retreat sites abound in the West.
Best travel to western Kentucky
“Western Kentucky is experiencing a momentum in travel because of the authentic nature of our experiences”, said Mark Calitri, President, Visit Owensboro
https://www.lanereport.com/112978/2019/05/exploring-kentucky-the-best-of-the-west/
Visit Owensboro is the official destination marketing organization for Owensboro and Daviess County Kentucky. www.visitowensboro.com Mark Calitri serves as President/CEO.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Mark Calitri speaks tourism: Hank Phillips, President of Kentucky Travel Industry Association


Mark Calitri speaks tourism:   Hank Phillips, President of Kentucky Travel Industry Association



   Hank Phillips was the keynote speaker for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Phillips reported that Kentucky is now a travel state. He noted that visitors are looking for experiences that are compelling and authentic. A brand is a promise and Owensboro’s brand of bourbon, barbeque, and bluegrass fulfills the promise.

   Mark Calitri, president of the Owensboro Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau promoted Owensboro’s new highlight video.



https://www.facebook.com/VisitOwensboro/videos/370308123573251/



Visit Owensboro is the official destination marketing organization for Owensboro and Daviess County Kentucky. www.visitowensboro.com Mark Calitri serves as President/CEO.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Cincinnati and Lake Harsha to Host USRowing Club National Championships

http://www.usrowing.org/news/2016/07/25/lake-harsha-host-2017-usrowing-club-national-championships/
Cincinnati to host USRowing Club Nationals. Largest race of organization
“The Clermont County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is excited to host the 2017 USRowing Club Nationals for the third year in a row,” said President of the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau Mark Calitri. “This year’s event produced a record-breaking economic impact to the Cincinnati East region and highlights the increasing value that USRowing and the sport of rowing brings to this community. We are anticipating future capital improvements to the venue in order to provide the highest level of service to our rowers, coaches and fans.”

Cincinnati Bengals exec Jeff Berding trying to bring a new pro soccer

The 60-acre site will host Kings Hammer’s annual Blue Chip College Showcase Tournament, drawing hundreds of teams and coaches to the region every year, said Mark Calitri, executive director of the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
“Kings Hammer has a lease that guarantees them 16 weekends to host their events,” said Calitri, who estimates the club will generate an economic impact of $28 million over five years from increased visitor spending. Kings Hammer had been using a field in Oxford for its events. Calitri facilitated the deal between the soccer club and the Ruebel family, which owns Red Barn.
It’s not clear whether Kings Hammer will have an affiliation with the new FC Cincinnati soccer team. Calitri said Berding recently stepped down as Kings Hammer president.


http://visittx.com/cincinnati-bengals-exec-jeff-berding-trying-to-bring-a-new-pro-soccer/

Top stories in Owensboro Kentucky: Calitri demonstrates history of leading destination marketing organizations


Top stories in Owensboro Kentucky: Calitri demonstrates history of leading destination marketing organizations

 Mark Calitri, president and chief executive officer of the Cincinnati East Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Clermont (Ohio) Sports Development Corp., was hired in April as the first president/CEO of the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9DXPVQH

Visit Owensboro is the official destination marketing organization for Owensboro and Daviess County Kentucky. www.visitowensboro.com Mark Calitri serves as President/CEO.