Our View: A CVB in limbo
We’ve watched the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau plug along without a full-time director for five months.
CVB board gives $35K to Legends concert
After delaying its decision for a month, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau board voted to make $35,000 available to the Legends Concert, which is looking to bring in REO Speedwagon and The Temptations.
CVB board gives $35K to Legends concert
After delaying its decision for a month, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau board voted to make $35,000 available to the Legends Concert, which is looking to bring in REO Speedwagon and The Temptations.
Fishing tournament expected to boost economy by $5.5M
The Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau is bringing a national fishing tournament to the area, with the promise of generating $5.5 million in local impact.
Fishing tournament expected to boost economy by $5.5M
The Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau is bringing a national fishing tournament to the area, with the promise of generating $5.5 million in local impact.
Columbus CVB funding delay may hurt Legends Concert’s lineup
Opportunity to get Three Dog Night, The Temptations may pass if CVB waits to commit to concert, according to organizers.
Tourism board ousts Byrd as chairwoman
After a heated discussion, Whirllie Byrd was ousted as chair of the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau board of directors on Thursday.
Our View: Council should put more effort in board appointments
It’s questionable when any elected official says he made a weighty decision simply because someone asked him nicely.
Columbus City Council appoints manager of Wendy’s to tourism board
The City Council voted Tuesday against reappointing local restaurateur John Bean to the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, instead picking the manager of the Wendy’s on Highway 182 for the position.
John Dorroh: Changing rules
It seems that rules and by-laws are changed often here in Columbus when it is going to work to a favored person’s advantage. If I am correct, then why does this happen?
Former Columbus tourism director returns items
When Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau staff started arranging memorabilia on the walls and shelves of their new offices last month, something was missing.
Our View: It’s about time: The CVB needs an official attorney
They’re not there yet. But they took a step in the right direction.
Tourism officials look to hire board attorney
After possibly violating state open meetings law last week, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau appointed a committee Monday to look at hiring a board attorney.
Tourism board may hire attorney amid ethics questions
After fielding questions about possible ethics and open meetings violations, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau will discuss hiring an attorney at a special meeting tonight.
Law firm returns legal fees to CVB
The law firm of former Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau board member David Sanders gave $17,320.50 back to the CVB today amid accusations of ethical violations.
Experts: Tourism board violated open meetings law
According to open meetings experts, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau illegally closed its April session to discuss two issues that should have been discussed openly.
CVB funds festivals, amid calls for more conservative spending
Amid accusations of playing “politics” with taxpayers’ dollars, the Convention and Visitors Bureau voted to fund three festivals Monday and against funding a southside family reunion.
CVB board asks former director to return items
When former Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director James Tsismanakis cleaned out his old office earlier this year, he was a little too thorough.
The big move: CVB settles into their new 4,000-square-foot office
Months later than planned, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau has finally moved into its new downtown office space.
Columbus City Council OKs new tourism office
The Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau has cleared its final hurdle — approval from City Council — on its way to buying a new downtown office space.