Greetings Friends, and Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves! Remember us?  The Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Tourism Department, the CVB, the ECVB, Visit Evansville, those people in the Pagoda with all the maps…  Our organization has had a variety of names since our official formation 40 years ago! Now, we are transitioning again, as we continue our service to the community under a new name, Explore Evansville.
So, why the change?  If you look at the logos we most previously used, you will notice some notes from our past, like the double “L†of “Evansville†representing the smokestacks of the riverboat that previously housed Casino Aztar, and the phrase “Visit†representing our focus on the tourism industry.  With our new identity, we wanted to capture and honor the spirit of our city.  From our early days as a thriving commercial town with river trade, to the manufacturing powerhouse that supported the efforts of WWII, Evansville has always been a major center of industry and inspiration.  And it’s through that pioneering spirit that our River City continues to evolve.
The hospitality and tourism industry is a critical contributor to the local economy in Evansville, Indiana. From hotels and restaurants to attractions and events, our industry generates jobs, revenue, and economic growth that benefits visitors and local citizens alike.  As the City and County’s official tourism bureau, Explore Evansville is what’s referred to as a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO).  A DMO serves to work collaboratively with local governments, tourism boards and industry stakeholders to develop and execute strategies for attracting visitors and driving economic growth. By showcasing our unique attractions, cultural heritage, infrastructure, and business opportunities, Explore Evansville aims to enhance the overall visitor experience, foster sustainable tourism practices, and position our region as a desirable and competitive choice for leisure, business, and events tourism.
But most importantly, YOU, our local neighbors, stakeholders, friends and families are our most important tourism advocates! Â Local community members being part of our extended team can contribute to the economic, social, and cultural well-being of our region in so many ways. Â For all of those details, including how we diversify the tax base, help to swell community price and improve quality of life, check out our latest blog here.
In conclusion, as we embark on this new chapter as Explore Evansville, I am filled with excitement and optimism. Â As a community, we can embrace our roles as tourism advocates and showcase the beauty, history, and vibrant spirit of our beloved city. Â Let us unite as Explorers and share the wonders of the Evansville Region. Â Together, we can shape a brighter future for our area and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Thanks as always for your support!
Alexis
Considering the CVB role in co-opting Park Funds for tourism, its participation in meetings to replace public green space and wildlife habitat at Wesselman park without the proper input of the public, all to pour more concrete and say†we met the metric of five new events†with pickleball tournaments. All with no respect to current park users or neighborhood culture. We need to repeal the CVB tax and disband the CVB. It’s destroying what’s good for residents. It’s robbing residents of free public parks and free public access to nature.
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