2007 Press Releases
Media Sales Staff:
Mary Fugere - (757) 728-5327
Ryan LaFata - (757) 728-5328
(800) 487-8778 Toll Free
(757) 896-4600 Fax
AAA travel advisors from 14 states and Canada experience Hampton Roads “Hi-Lites” Familiarization key to educating those who dispense travel recommendations
Twenty-six American Automobile Association (AAA) and Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) professionals visited November 30-December 5 during “Hi-Lite Hampton Roads,” exploring Portsmouth, Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News. Marketers from the four cities’ convention and visitor bureaus (CVB) annually collaborate to entertain and educate these vital partners.
Twenty-six American Automobile Association (AAA) and Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) professionals visited November 30-December 5 during “Hi-Lite Hampton Roads,” exploring Portsmouth, Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News. Marketers from the four cities’ convention and visitor bureaus (CVB) annually collaborate to entertain and educate these vital partners.
Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade Sails Into Town December 1, 2007
Experience the joy and warmth of the holiday season as the 19th annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade returns to Southeastern Virginia on December 1, 2007. Over 30 boats are expected to participate in this FREE nautical light show. Boaters interested in participating should contact the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership.
Experience the joy and warmth of the holiday season as the 19th annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade returns to Southeastern Virginia on December 1, 2007. Over 30 boats are expected to participate in this FREE nautical light show. Boaters interested in participating should contact the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership.
St. George Brewing Company’s Golden Ale Named Grand Champion at the 13th Annual United States Beer Tasting Championship® Summer Competition
St. George Brewing Company was recently awarded the title of “Grand Champion” for its Golden Ale at the 13th annual United States Beer Tasting Championship® (USBTC) Summer Competition. Birthed in 1999, St. George is Hampton’s only micro-brewery. The small three-man operation (in theory…but many hands help bottle the brews) distributes over ten specialty beers from Delaware to South Carolina.
St. George Brewing Company was recently awarded the title of “Grand Champion” for its Golden Ale at the 13th annual United States Beer Tasting Championship® (USBTC) Summer Competition. Birthed in 1999, St. George is Hampton’s only micro-brewery. The small three-man operation (in theory…but many hands help bottle the brews) distributes over ten specialty beers from Delaware to South Carolina.
SEW WHAT?--Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XIX Returns to Hampton, Virginia February 21-24, 2008--
This February 21-24, 2008, the city at the “center of it all” will once again welcome the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival (MAQF) to the Hampton Roads Convention Center for the third consecutive winter. Now entering its 19th year, MAQF is one of the most anticipated quilt gatherings on the eastern seaboard. The show is expected to draw upwards of 10,000 attendees.
This February 21-24, 2008, the city at the “center of it all” will once again welcome the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival (MAQF) to the Hampton Roads Convention Center for the third consecutive winter. Now entering its 19th year, MAQF is one of the most anticipated quilt gatherings on the eastern seaboard. The show is expected to draw upwards of 10,000 attendees.
Staff Announcement
Three Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB) employees have been recognized as industry specialists by convention and event associations while another team member joins the bureau on a full time basis.
Three Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB) employees have been recognized as industry specialists by convention and event associations while another team member joins the bureau on a full time basis.
Life is wonderfully illuminated in Hampton December 1—Hampton holiday event planners partner to lure visitors—
With It’s a Wonderful Life in Phoebus, Downtown Winter Wonderland, and the Annual Downtown Lighted Boat Parade, Saturday December 1 is shaping up to be an event full day in Hampton.
With It’s a Wonderful Life in Phoebus, Downtown Winter Wonderland, and the Annual Downtown Lighted Boat Parade, Saturday December 1 is shaping up to be an event full day in Hampton.
Hampton Holly Days Parade "It's A Wonderful Life"
The Peninsula’s largest illuminated parade will be Saturday, December 8th in Downtown Hampton. The parade starts at 7PM and is broadcast live on WVEC-TV Channel 13. The parade route starts at the intersection of Eaton Street and Settlers Landing Road and continues on to it’s destination of Darling Stadium
The Peninsula’s largest illuminated parade will be Saturday, December 8th in Downtown Hampton. The parade starts at 7PM and is broadcast live on WVEC-TV Channel 13. The parade route starts at the intersection of Eaton Street and Settlers Landing Road and continues on to it’s destination of Darling Stadium
Phoebus Days Turns 40!
This October 13-14, 2007, celebrate a return to simpler times and American values as Phoebus Day celebrates a very special 40th anniversary.
This October 13-14, 2007, celebrate a return to simpler times and American values as Phoebus Day celebrates a very special 40th anniversary.
Virginia Disabled American Veterans department celebrates 75 years of disabled vets serving other vets in need
The Department of Virginia Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will celebrate 75 years of service October 12-13. The two-day gathering and banquet will take place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center and Embassy Suites Hotel in Hampton.
The Department of Virginia Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will celebrate 75 years of service October 12-13. The two-day gathering and banquet will take place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center and Embassy Suites Hotel in Hampton.
FantaSci convention announces event special guests
FantaSci event planners recently announced a line up of special guests participating in the September 29-30, 2007 program at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.
FantaSci event planners recently announced a line up of special guests participating in the September 29-30, 2007 program at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.
