Visit Winston-Salem

We love hosting journalists and travel writers all year long, but we especially love showcasing the magic of Winston-Salem during the holiday season ?? Southern Living Magazine writer Kathleen Purvis shares her favorite ways to enjoy the season at Old Salem, exploring the historic charm and unique Christmas decorations. Read more below!

The Connect Winter Marketplace begins, today, in the nation's capital and our team is ready to go! Our newest National Sales Manager Joey Burdette is joining Senior Vice President of Sales Christian Schroeder for his first Connect Tradeshow! Be sure to stop by and meet Joey. Our team is excited to share why Winston-Salem is the ideal location for groups looking for inspiring and productive meetings and conventions. #VisitWS #MeetWS #Winston-Salem

Looking for a reason to host your next meeting in Winston-Salem? We have 10 reasons and counting. Named a Forbes Top 10 Best Downtown, Winston-Salem's balance of rich history and modern-day innovation makes it an ideal destination for inspired meetings, conferences, and events.

Look out, Huntsville! Here comes Kay Calzolari, CTIS for the National Tour Association Travel Exchange 2024. She's ready to sit down and engage one-on-one with meeting planners from across the nation and talk about group tour experiences in Winston-Salem.

November is a busy month for the Visit Winston-Salem team! Bonny Bernat, STS is heading to Meetings Today Live in Orlando, Florida, November 17-20, where she'll have the opportunity to sit down with meeting planners from across the region and passionately promote Winston-Salem.

Shout out to Visit Winston-Salem Sales Manager Romona Williams, who recently graduated from the City of Winston-Salem University! This educational program is designed to help residents gain a better understanding of the function and role of city government and the responsibilities of various departments Her class learned about 20 different city departments, completed a police ride along, attended a city council meeting, and more. Can you tell how much our team LOVES Winston-Salem? ??

Romona Williams is on the road back-to-back! After leaving Connect Faith in Greenville, SC, she's on the road to Birmingham, AL for the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals 41st Annual Conference, where she will promote Winston-Salem as the ideal meeting destination.

Romona Williams is having a blast in Greenville, SC at Connect Faith! 2 days to #connect one-on-one and cultivate relationships with faith-based meeting planners. From large conferences at the Benton Convention Center to small group gatherings at unique + historic venues, Winston-Salem is the ultimate destination for faith-based events of all sizes. Stay tuned to see where Romona is headed next... #VisitWS #WinstonSalem #ConnectFaith

Please join us as we welcome Joey Burdette back to the Visit Winston-Salem team! ?? Joey might be a familiar face to many in town from founding Twin City Hive Coffee Lounge, creating award-winning chocolate for Little Bird Chocolate, or biking relentlessly along the Salem Creek Greenway. As National Sales Manager, Joey looks forward to attracting meetings and conventions to the city, and supporting successful and memorable client events. #VisitWS #WinstonSalem

With so much to do in Winston-Salem, it can be hard to know where to start. Shout out to Raleigh Magazine for this breakdown of some local hot spots to eat, play, and stay on your next Winston-Salem getaway ????