Northern Kentucky leaders are exploring the idea of renovating the regional convention center in downtown Covington, with a study concluding that the center is not being recognized as a convention destination due to its outdated appearance and parking.
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City of Erlanger proposes ‘Destination Erlanger’ park plan
Erlanger’s City Council began the discussion of their proposed budget for 2025 Wednesday evening, where Councilman Tyson Hermes brought forward a project he called “Destination Erlanger.” The idea, Hermes said in a presentation at the meeting, is a set of parks aimed at bringing more tourists and revenue to the city. It could show those […]
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Beshear visits Newport on the Levee to kick off National Tourism Week
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear paid a visit to Newport on the Levee Wednesday afternoon along with several other Kentucky officials, such as Tourism Secretary Lindy Casebier and senior advisor to Beshear Rocky Adkins, to celebrate successful tourism initiatives across the region. Hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Northern Kentucky, like the Newport Aquarium, officials touted, have […]
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Covington’s ‘Madison Mile’ project aims to draw visitors to city’s landmarks
The Covington Board of Commissioners is set to approve a pilot program for wayfinding signage along Madison Avenue to guide visitors to the city’s major landmarks.
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Junior golf open to be held in Kenton County
The Golf Courses of Kenton County is set to host the American Junior Golf Association Open at The Willows this summer. The event’s arrival to Kenton County comes as meetNKY, Northern Kentucky’stourism bureau, takes over as the AJGA Open’s title sponsor for the next threeyears. The summer event will take place May 24-27 and feature […]
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50 years of meetNKY: Regional tourism leaders tout past successes, future outlook
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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ArtsWave, meetNKY partner to increase cultural vibrancy in NKY
ArtsWave and meetNKY have announced a partnership to increase cultural vibrancy in Northern Kentucky through art and creative placemaking, with the goal of boosting the appeal of the region as a destination for meetings, conventions and tourists.
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Gateway to the commonwealth: Northern Kentucky’s appeal for tourism, business and talent
This story originally appeared in the March 1, 2024 LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. When you think of Northern Kentucky, do you think of the iconic water tower, or maybe the region’s ties to bourbon? Northern Kentucky is a community of 37 cities, three counties and over 400,000 people, many […]
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NKY gets creative in effort to tackle labor shortage
This article first appeared in the March 1 version of the LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe to our weekly print edition here. As the United States rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation’s economy faces a daunting labor issue: There are many available jobs but not enough workers to fill them. Across […]
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Study shows potential for NKY Convention Center renovations
The Northern Kentucky Convention Center is nearing its 25th birthday and is being considered for expansion and enhancement to better compete in the meeting industry, with the potential to increase hotel room nights by 78,600.