Since its founding in 1974, meetNKY — previously known as the Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau — has been heavily involved in marketing the region’s quirks and characteristics to the rest of the world. A key component of marketing is storytelling. “One of the core roles of our organization is to be the chief […]
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Former Two Rivers Middle School in Covington transformed into mixed-use development
Construction on the former Two Rivers Middle School building in downtown Covington has been completed, transforming the site into a mixed-use development that features 68,000 square feet worth of office space, a café, school, weight room and basketball court. vR Hospitality, the property developer behind Hotel Covington, officially opened the First District Café and Gourmet […]
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North by Hotel Covington, Knowledge Bar & Social Room celebrate grand opening
After months of anticipation, North by Hotel Covington and Knowledge Bar & Social Room are officially open to the public. Construction on the 72,000-square-foot building began in the spring of last year. The space, which sat vacant since 2015, was the previous home of the Covington YMCA and Gateway Bookstore. The Salyers Group, the developer […]
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North by Hotel Covington, Knowledge Bar & Social Room to open next week
One of Covington’s most highly anticipated construction projects is now completed. North by Hotel Covington and Knowledge Bar & Social Room cost roughly $26.5 million to complete and will be accepting bookings in May. In the meantime, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the hotel and bar is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, from 2 p.m. to […]
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Northern Kentucky tourism has rebounded well since pandemic, reports say
After Northern Kentucky’s tourism sector was rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the region has nearly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels on several key metrics. According to officials from meetNKY, the region’s official tourism bureau, business travel to Northern Kentucky has returned to approximately 90% of pre-pandemic levels. The region’s overall tourism resurgence was anchored by growth […]
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Here’s what North by Hotel Covington will look like once finished
As North by Hotel Covington’s opening date draws closer, new renderings give a peek at how the $26.5 million property will look upon completion. LINK nky previously covered the the Covington Business Council’s August Hard Hat Tour for North by Hotel Covington, which included details about uncovering the former YMCA swimming pool and the new […]
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Take a peek inside the new North by Hotel Covington
Developers and the Covington Business Council led a tour Wednesday of North by Hotel Covington, an expansion from the original hotel on Madison Avenue set to open in October. The renovations encompass the building next to Hotel Covington, which was historically the Covington YMCA. The original hotel is located at the spot of the former […]