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| 02/21/2012 |
Cobb Travel & Tourism Family Reunion Workshop Debuts March 10
Your family reunion is an unforgettable occasion. It is a time for relatives to reconnect, celebrate their heritage, and gather for enjoyment, entertainment and friendship. And above all, to make new memories... more |
| 01/25/2012 |
Global Sport Solutions Educates Youth Soccer Players
Cobb Travel & Tourism is excited to welcome Global Sport Solutions and the Southeast Soccer Expo to the Cobb Galleria Centre January 27-28, 2012... more |
| 01/17/2012 |
Cobb Travel & Tourism Enhances Team
(Cobb County, Ga.) – January 17, 2012 – Cobb Travel & Tourism is excited to announce that it has enhanced its team of nine to start off the New Year. Melissa Legaux took on the responsibilities of National Sales Manager—Professional and Group Business, and Megan Stambaugh was hired as the Partner Services Director... more |
| 11/10/2011 |
Cobb Travel & Tourism Unveils New Name and Look New Brand Highlights Atlanta’s Sweet Spot
(Cobb County, Ga.) – November 10, 2011 – Leaders of one of the Southeast’s most influential destination marketing agencies revealed their new name and identity today saying it more accurately reflects the energy of their county, makes it easier to reach consumers and will help increase awareness of all that is available from Cobb County, one of the 100 largest counties in the nation... more |
| 08/01/2011 |
EMBASSY SUITES ATLANTA-KENNESAW TOWN CENTER RECOGNIZED WITH PRESTIGIOUS “CONNIE” AWARD
Cobb County, Ga. (August 1, 2011) - The Embassy Suites Atlanta-Kennesaw Town Center, a partner of the Cobb Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the recent recipient of the prestigious "Connie Award". The “Connie Award”, named after Hilton Worldwide founder, Conrad Hilton, is awarded to the top 20 scoring hotels out of all 209 in the Embassy Suites Brand... more |
| 06/22/2011 |
EMBASSY SUITES ATLANTA-GALLERIA WINS 2010 “I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AWARD”
Cobb County, Ga. June 22, 2011— The Embassy Suites Atlanta-Galleria, a member of the Cobb Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the recent recipient of the first annual “I Can Make A Difference Award” for their hard work producing the Cobb Galleria Festival of Trees this past holiday season. There were 16 other Embassy Suites from around the country who submitted their charitable event for this award, and the Embassy Suites Atlanta-Galleria was one of three finalist hotels chosen. They received a $5,000 check and a crystal trophy that is on display in the lobby... more |
| 06/15/2011 |
COBB CVB CONDUCTS TRAVEL AND TOURISM STUDY
Cobb County, GA (June 15, 2011) - A recent study showed that travel and tourism is the number one economic driver in Cobb County, with the industry having a total economic impact of more than $1.73 billion and employing over 25,000... more |
| 03/21/2011 |
COBB COUNTY NAMED CAMERA READY COMMUNITY
Cobb County, GA (March 21, 2011)— Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), designated Cobb County as a Camera Ready Community at the Georgia State Capitol today. The state’s Camera Ready Community Program was launched as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to bolster Georgia’s growing film and television industry... more |
| 03/14/2011 |
MASTERCRAFT PRO WAKEBOARD TOUR KICKS OFF IN COBB
The Cobb Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Cobb Sports Council and the Acworth Convention & Visitors Bureau are excited to announce that the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will kick off its 2011 season on May 21 at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth... more |
