WHAT: The CRVA Partners in Tourism Awards sponsored by Charlotte Motor Speedway celebrates individuals and partner organizations that have raised the bar in the hospitality and tourism community in the Charlotte region over the past year. Winners in the following individual and business categories will be announced at the awards ceremony: Local Champions,Hospitality Unsung Hero, Outstanding Ambassador, Hospitality Professional of the Year, Attraction of the Year, Full-service Hotel of the Year, Nightlife/Entertainment Venue of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, Retailer of the Year, Select-service Hotel of the Year and Service Provider of the Year. And new this year, a Destination Impact Award will recognize a person who is a powerhouse for the regional tourism industry and visitor economy.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Hyong Yi, Author of "100 Love Notes"
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 25 (8-10:30 a.m.)
| 8 a.m. | Registration and Networking |
| 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Entertainment by The Finer Niners |
| 9 a.m. | Program and Awards Begin |
| 10 a.m. | Keynote Speaker |
| 10:30 a.m. | Program Concludes |
WHERE: Charlotte Convention Center, Richardson Ballroom (501 S. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202)
Parking is available for media in the NASCAR Hall of Fame parking garage on Brevard Street. Parking validation will be available at the check-in table.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For more than 10 years, the CRVA has held Partners in Tourism awards to celebrate exceptional contributions to Charlotte tourism. These organizations are the front-line businesses that directly impact the visitor economy in the Charlotte region. Visitors spend $5 billion annually in Mecklenburg County and $6.5 billion regionally. One in every nine people employed in Charlotte works in the hospitality and leisure sector. There are more than 124,000 jobs in the hospitality and leisure sector with visitor spending directly supporting 63,000 of those jobs. The tourism tax revenues produced in Charlotte save each Mecklenburg County resident $349 in taxes annually.*
About Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA)
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) works to deliver experiences that uniquely enrich the lives of our visitors and residents. Through leadership in destination development, marketing and venue management expertise, the CRVA leads efforts to maximize the region’s economic potential through visitor spending, creating jobs and opportunities for the community. Brands supported by the CRVA include the Charlotte Convention Center, Spectrum Center, Bojangles’ Coliseum, Ovens Auditorium, NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Charlotte Regional Film Commission and Visit Charlotte in conjunction with the region’s destination marketing brand, ‘Charlotte’s got a lot.' For more information, visit crva.com.
