Visit New Bern

We’re thrilled to celebrate Tarshi McCoy-CMP, CHSP, TMP McCoy, CMP, CHSP, TMP, Director of the Riverfront Convention Center, who received the Hall of Fame Award this week at the Meeting Professionals International - Carolinas Chapter 40th Anniversary Meeting. This well-deserved honor reflects Tarshi’s hard work, dedication, and the lasting impact she has made in the meetings industry. Congratulations, Tarshi, and thank you for your outstanding contributions! #CelebrateSuccess #MPI40thAnniversary #VisitNewBern #CravenCounty

Taking a moment to honor all of those who have selflessly served protecting our freedom. #VeteransDay2024 # ??Mashal Smith

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting our first-ever literary-themed familiarization tour. Led by Veda Gilbert and Anna Rossetto from Visit North Carolina, we were thrilled to welcome an incredible group of journalists—and even more excited to introduce them to New Bern’s very own, Nicholas Sparks. A huge thank you to the journalists for their time and enthusiasm, Elizabeth Held, Tamara Fuentes, Kelsie Gibson, and Susan B. Barnes. We hope you left with a genuine taste of the charm and beauty that Eastern North Carolina has to offer. “One for the Books” became the theme of the tour, and it truly lived up to that phrase!

Craven County's visitor economy is thriving. With $178 million in visitor spending for 2023, our community saw record-breaking growth!??? Even better, this boom saved residents a whopping $12 million in taxes. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ejGS3dCx ?? #VisitNewBern #VisitNC #CravenCounty #Tourism #Hospitality

This article highlights what makes New Bern unique–our ability to honor our classic roots while embracing modernity. It's a testament to the dedication and passion of everyone in our community who works tirelessly to preserve our heritage while driving growth and development. Thank you, Our State Magazine, for capturing the essence of our community. #ItsTime

?? Exciting Milestone for COASTAL CAROLINA REGIONAL AIRPORT ??Yesterday, we proudly celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of a multimillion-dollar expansion project at Coastal Regional Airport (EWN)! ??This initial phase has increased the size of the facility by 20%, marking a significant step forward in the master plan to enhance the airport's appeal and functionality for airlines and passengers. Key improvements include: -Addition of one boarding gate -Two aircraft passenger boarding bridges -Larger TSA security screening checkpoint area -New restrooms -An area for service animals EWN Airport Director Andrew Shorter, C.M., led the ceremony, stating, "As we celebrate the completion of this initial phase, we envision more than just a completed project; we see a gateway to new opportunities for our community. This expansion is not merely about adding square footage; it's about enhancing connectivity, fostering economic growth, and elevating the travel experience for all who pass through our doors." Thank you to EWN for strengthening our visitor and local economy through enhanced air service. We are excited to continue the journey with Phase 2, further elevating Coastal Regional Airport to meet the growing needs of our region. Stay tuned for more updates! #CoastalRegionalAirport #EWN #Milestone #Aviation #Community #Teamwork #EconomicGrowth #ItsTime

This week along with Governor Cooper, State of North Carolina and North Carolina Department of Commerce we released our 2023 Visitor Impact Study. It was a record year for tourism and its impact across the state, which is now the 5th most visited state in the country! Full report here: https://lnkd.in/eZq5EYAX #NTTW24 #NCGov #VisitNC #EDPNC #EconDev #Tourism

It’s Time to welcome New England to their new vacation destination, Eastern North Carolina. Thank you to Yankee Magazine and Ian Aldrich for helping us make the introduction. #flyewn

Join us in celebrating our very own executive director, Melissa Riggle, for being named a 2023 NC Main Street Champion at the largest statewide downtown revitalization conference in the country, the North Carolina Department of Commerce's annual NC Main Street Conference. This recognition is a testament to Melissa's exceptional leadership in spearheading Visit New Bern's efforts to bolster tourism and forge impactful community partnerships. Congratulations, Melissa!

While we are still flying high from our recent?COASTAL CAROLINA REGIONAL AIRPORT?announcement, last week, VNB and community partners attended the Mead & Hunt Air Service Conference 2024 in Phoenix, AZ. The events provided invaluable insights, and more importantly, we connected with our?American Airlines?and?Breeze Airways??networks there. We are committed to fostering partnerships and exploring opportunities to elevate our region's connectivity and economic growth, and we?couldn't do it without these air service partners.?Thanks to Kirk Lovell and his incredible team for all their hard work! #airtravel #communitypartnerships #ItsTime