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Things To Do Find A Hotel Where to Eat Events Explore ATL Insider Blog Deals Meeting Planners Reunions Travel Professionals Newsroom Become A Member About ACVB Newsroom Email Alerts Search Newsroom About ACVB Press Kit Press Trips Images & Video ACVB Closes 2019 with Esteemed Industry Awards Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) celebrates industry awards in numerous categories including customer service, public relations and marketing initiatives in 2019. Atlanta to Host 2021 IGLTA Global Convention The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has selected Atlanta as the host city for its 38th Annual Global Convention, May 5-8, 2021. ACVB Visitor Information Center Welcomes Interactive Mural A first stop for many people exploring Atlanta is Centennial Olympic Park, where visitors will find an exclusive collaboration by local artists Lotus Eaters Club and Tiny Doors ATL. January 22, 2020 The World’s Busiest Airport Might Not Be What You Think January 9, 2020 The Most Historic Spots to Visit for Black History Month January 8, 2020 10 Ultimate Things to Do in Atlanta Recent Releases January 15, 2020 ACVB Selects Herold as 2020 Chair Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) welcomes Jo Ann Herold to serve as chair of the board of directors for 2020. Herold is chief marketing officer at The Honey Baked Ham Company. “As we enter a new decade, Jo Ann’s leadership will help us maintain momentum in positioning Atlanta as a top destination for business and leisure travel,” said William Pate, president and CEO, ACVB. “Jo Ann’s marketing and business expertise makes her an invaluable leader to the organization and in delivering on our mission.” Herold joined ACVB’s board in 2009 and has more than 25 years of experience in the marketing industry. She previously served as president of American Marketing Association’s Atlanta chapter and donated her time on the marketing boards of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Crime Stoppers, Fernbank Museum of Natural History and Zoo Atlanta. Herold earned her MBA in international business from Mercer University. “It’s such an honor to work with William Pate and the team at ACVB,” said Herold. “Atlanta is a thriving city, and I love that it offers so many amazing attractions and amenities for locals and visitors alike. It is truly a global destination and I embrace this opportunity to keep Atlanta prominent on the world’s stage.” ACVB’s chair is elected by its board of directors. Read More December 12, 2019 ACVB Closes 2019 with Esteemed Industry Awards Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) celebrates industry awards in numerous categories including customer service, public relations and marketing initiatives in 2019. Cvent ranked Atlanta No. 4 on its 2019 list of Top 50 Cities for Meetings and Events , moving up one position from 2018. Cvent evaluated more than 1,000 cities, ranking them based on meeting and event booking activity in the Cvent Supplier Network. Northstar Meetings Group selected ACVB for the 2019 Stella Award for Best CVB/DMO in the Southeast, demonstrating quality service and innovation to meeting professionals. Smart Meetings awarded ACVB the 2019 Platinum Choice Award for excellent service and resources. For the fifth consecutive year, Corporate & Incentive Travel awarded ACVB the Award of Excellence for excelling in serving the needs of customers. ACVB also received awards in digital marketing and public relations. Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association awarded ACVB a 2019 Silver HSMAI Adrian Award for its trade show booth activation and a Bronze HSMAI Adrian Award for a Super Bowl LIII welcome video. Public Relations Society of America’s Georgia Chapter honored ACVB with a 2019 Phoenix Award for best sponsorship activation during Atlanta Pride Festival. Read More December 3, 2019 Atlanta to Host 2021 IGLTA Global Convention The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has selected Atlanta, Georgia’s capital and an LGBTQ+ oasis in the southern United States, as the host city for its 38th Annual Global Convention, May 5-8, 2021. This will be the first time the city has hosted IGLTA’s premier educational and networking event. The opening night reception, sponsored by Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be held at Georgia Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the United States and the only marine institution outside of Asia to house whale sharks. The aquarium, a longtime IGLTA member, has presented the kickoff party for Atlanta Pride for the past 10 years. Voyage, the annual IGLTA Foundation fundraiser held during the convention, will take place under the wings of a 747 in Delta Flight Museum, courtesy of Delta Air Lines. “On behalf of Atlanta’s entire hospitality community, we are thrilled to host the 2021 IGLTA Global Convention and welcome attendees from across the world,” said William Pate, President and CEO, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Atlanta is a progressive and inclusive city and hosting this international event will allow us to showcase what makes it a fantastic destination for LGBTQ+ travelers.” Atlanta is home to the largest LGBTQ+ Pride event in the Southeastern U.S., as well as numerous other well-attended LGBTQ+ events, such as Out on Film, Black Gay Pride and the Atlanta Queer Literary Festival. The city has a large gayborhood in its Midtown neighborhood. “Atlanta delivers a blend of Southern hospitality and urban sophistication that sets the stage for a successful, welcoming conference,” says IGLTA Board Chair Jon Muñoz. “Our global delegates that have not yet experienced Atlanta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community are in for a treat, and the venues the city has selected to showcase are truly world class.” IGLTA’s board of directors determines each year’s host city through an extensive bidding process that considers the association’s diverse membership as well as the destination’s support for LGBTQ+ tourism and its desire to grow that presence. Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau has been an IGLTA Global Partner since 2013, and Delta Air Lines, headquartered in Atlanta, has been an IGLTA Global Partner since 2006. Read More VIEW ALL RELEASES TWITTER Tweets by AtlantaCVBpr Our own @Victoria_Lenese keeping it ...